During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses. Responsibilities included massive causalty situations involving amputations, wounds, and chest tubes for their patients. Numerous women also served in nearby countries such as Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. We honor their service. Read more at https://news.va.gov/86001/women-veterans-bravely-served-vietnam-war/ #WomensHistoryMonth | U.S. Depart

It was an emotional reunion between a nurse, who served in Vietnam, and the veteran she saved. For National Vietnam War Veterans Day, 60 Minutes looks back at our 1989 report on female combat nurses who helped save countless lives in the war. https://cbsn.ws/4cBLeJe | 60 Minutes