A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NAM

Sat, 23 Nov '24
"Tropic Thunder" setting, for short
Sat, 21 Sep '24
"Apocalypse Now" setting, informally
Sun, 10 Mar '24
"South," in Hanoi
Wed, 1 Nov '23
Where 38-Down served, for short
Sat, 24 Jun '23
"South," in Hanoi
Fri, 2 Dec '22
Where some vets were based
Wed, 4 Aug '21
"Full Metal Jacket" setting, in brief