The North using its conventional army, the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN), in conjunction with the communist -backed Viet Cong, who fought a guerrilla war in the south, made continual progress ...

Fall of Saigon •The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam by the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) on April 30, 1975.

With the fall of Saigon to Communist forces in April 1975, United States involvement in Vietnam came to an end. Adm. James L. Holloway III assumed the responsibility for naval operations during ...

Editor’s note: April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. In commemoration, Military Times is highlighting stories about the Vietnam War.

Editor's note: April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. In commemoration, Military Times is highlighting stories about the Vietnam War.

Millions of U.S. troops fought in Vietnam. For some Americans, the war that effectively ended with the fall of Saigon 50 years ago on April 30, 1975, continues to shape their lives.

Watch: Vietnam Veterans share their stories 50 years after the fall of Saigon by: Jeremy Hubbard Posted: Jun 30, 2025 / 04:04 PM CDT Updated: Jun 30, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT ...

(NEXSTAR) — Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnam veterans from across the country are sharing powerful, personal stories of service and sacrifice. The project began earlier this year ...