Short Rounds Newsletter

2025 Vietnam Memorial Veterans Day Ceremonies, Washington, DC This year on Veterans Day 2025, Khe Sanh Veterans continued the legacy of laying a wreath during the annual Veterans Day Ceremonies at The Wall in DC.  This legacy began in 1986 when several Khe Sanh US Army vets began laying handmade wreaths (for KIA Dusters, Quad…

In Her Father’s Footsteps Following is a short message from Melissa Georgesen, daughter of a KSV Fallen Member, Kenneth Martin (1948-2015),  Her run honored him and other Marines: On October 26, 2025, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. It was the 50th year of the race! The medal is amazing!! At mile 24, I came…

KSV 2025 Reunion Recap From Russ Turner – President I would like to provide an update for members who were unable to attend the recent Reunion. The event was highly successful, with excellent weather complementing enjoyable company. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the local area, participate in various activities—including a group fishing excursion—and appreciate…

From Your President: A Birthday Tribute to Marine Corps Veterans Honoring Courage, Sacrifice, and Brotherhood On this 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, I extend my deepest gratitude and respect to each of you.   As we celebrate this proud tradition, we honor the men and women who have worn the eagle, globe,…

Red Clay Magazines- Every Single One Your new KSV website khesanh.vet is full of just tons of great materials.  We believe the hallmark feature is digitally providing you every single Red Clay ever printed.  And in two formats: (1) The high resolution individual issues for you to read, copy and then paste to share, print…

Khe Sanh Veterans Short Round Newsletter #011    Honoring Our Fallen And Their Families. We have no higher obligation and duty.  For decades, we have honored our Khe Sanh Fallen by publishing their obituaries and details about them in our Red Clay magazine.  Moving forward, with your help, we will continue this tradition. In addition,…

Khe Sanh Veterans Short Round Newsletter #010 KSV Scholarships The KSV Scholarship Program is one of the most important things we do as an organization. By helping the direct relatives of our members succeed in a higher education, we keep the memories of what happened at Khe Sanh alive for generations to come. Khe Sanh…

Khe Sanh Veterans Short Round Newsletter #009    Your Photos, Please Every picture is worth 1,000 words.  In our case, every Khe Sanh photo taken has a story that is important to someone.  And may be important to many.  We want to share your photos on our new website in a Updated Photo Album Bunker…

Khe Sanh Veterans Short Round Newsletter #008 KSV Member Communications As much as it pains us, we are now forced to use group emails and texts to stay in contact our membership.  With several hundred members and very limited administrative staff, we will have to reach out to our members using a mailing service, which…

Reunion 2025 Grab your beach blanket and sunscreen and join us for the 2025 KSV Reunion!  We are gearing up for a fun time at the superb Holiday Inn Resort, Pensacola Beach, FL  The dates are October 12 – 19, 2025.  The resort is right on the Gulf (Of America) beach. Sand in your toes…