Video: 4 Women Vietnam Veterans' Triumphs & Tears

The necessities of war changed the way women serve. Here are their stories.

posted on November 11, 2020
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **

Video by United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

"Winston Churchill once said that there is nothing more exhilarating in life than to be shot at and missed. And that's what happened to me."

It's only been seven years since the U.S. military officially lifted their ban on women in combat, but the fact of the matter is that women have fought for America ever since there was an America. From Molly Pitcher to Nancy Morgan Hart, NRA Women of today, women have always needed to drop their plowshares and pick up swords to protect our country. 

So it was that by the time America entered the Vietnam War, although women weren't "officially" meant to be fighting on the front lines, they frequently saw combat in the line of duty. In this video, four women veterans of the conflict in Vietnam describe what that was like for them...the challenges, triumphs, tragedies and tears.

Join us in saluting all of America's veterans today, especially including those who broke down barriers to help secure America's security for generations to come.

Latest

Hamlin Pavlich Interview Atlanta Annual Meetings
Hamlin Pavlich Interview Atlanta Annual Meetings

Pulling No Punches: Katie Pavlich Interviews NRA EVP Doug Hamlin

Pavlich poses the tough questions on national gun politics and the state of the NRA.

Quick Tip: Bending Over with a Slung Gun

You dropped something at the range. How do you pick it up safely while keeping your long gun out of the dirt?

Join an Exclusive Interactive Town Hall with NRA EVP & CEO Doug Hamlin

This exclusive event will provide important updates about the NRA and its efforts to protect and promote Second Amendment rights.

Interlimb Interaction

All of the safety rules are important, but rule No. 2 is partially based on a physiological phenomenon that involves how your limbs work in tandem.

The Armed Citizen® June 20, 2025

An attempted domestic assault ended with the aggressor being dropped off at a hospital—with multiple gunshot wounds. 

New Guns 2025: Ruger LCP MAX with Manual Safety

Two models are offered with a left-side safety; one model also comes with a magazine disconnect and loaded chamber indicator.

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.