Editor’s note: March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disbanded, and the last U.S. combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump, designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Below is a look at one local veteran and his experience in Vietnam.
Growing up in deep South Texas wasn’t easy for a young Pedro Medina.
Born in Sinton, it wasn’t long before he and his family moved to Alice. But through a series of unfortunate circumstances Medina’s mother and father separated when he was just three years old.
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