In 1968, Jerry Hare was looking for action as a pilot and he found it as part a Secret War with Hmong fighters in Laos. Hare recounts how working with General Vang Pao helped him develop a deep affection and respect for the Hmong people that continues to this day.
In concert with Ken Burns’ documentary, The Vietnam War, KVIE is sharing narratives of immigration, service, and volunteerism from our region. These 14 stories are published online as part of an oral history collection, available to the community.
