To our Vietnam Veterans
Jul 3, 2018 07:29:24 #
drklrd wrote:
I thank you for the post.
Vietnam era vet myself.
I was a Corporal (E4) US Marines. I was in a MATCU unit at the air wing in Beaufort, S.C.
I lost a few people I knew back in high school due to the war. My father was a Marine with 2 Purple Hearts from WWII.
Again thanks for the post.
Vietnam era vet myself.
I was a Corporal (E4) US Marines. I was in a MATCU unit at the air wing in Beaufort, S.C.
I lost a few people I knew back in high school due to the war. My father was a Marine with 2 Purple Hearts from WWII.
Again thanks for the post.
Semper Fi. 1960-69, 1st Force.
Jul 3, 2018 07:31:54 #
27 years in the Army. RVN from 1968 to 1970. Armor all the way.
Would I do it again, you bet.
But, I lost too many friends from high school. Too many paid the price for a dream of freedom.
Ken
Would I do it again, you bet.
But, I lost too many friends from high school. Too many paid the price for a dream of freedom.
Ken
Jul 3, 2018 08:24:46 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
This memorial was established by Dr. Westfall....Goggle/Winkopedia and read he story...it is far deeper and intriguing than just a few pics. PLEASE do read about him...he is buried on the memorial grounds.
Jul 3, 2018 08:29:17 #
catterar
Loc: Angier, NC
USN 1967 to 1987. Hospital Corpsman. RVN 1968-1969 Bravo 1/3 and 1st 8" Howitzer Battery (SP). Hated the war loved the country.
Jul 3, 2018 08:30:30 #
Thanx for this post.....spent 68/69 in country with the 71st Assualt Helicopter Co.out of Chu Lai.Your remembrance is greatly appreciated.
To all the Vietnam Vets out there......”Welcome Home”!🇺🇸
To all the Vietnam Vets out there......”Welcome Home”!🇺🇸
Jul 3, 2018 08:36:35 #
BboH wrote:
Navy, 1954 - 1964. East coast destroyers. Last duty station was as recruiter in Baltimore. Had I stayed in extremely unlikely I would have gone to the west coast and then on the "Nam.
On the one hand glad I didn't get there, on the other hand not having been feel almost like a fraud saying I'm a veteran.
On the one hand glad I didn't get there, on the other hand not having been feel almost like a fraud saying I'm a veteran.
You served, you are a veteran.
Ken S. USN '64-67.
Jul 3, 2018 08:54:44 #
cwp3420 wrote:
My wife and I visited Eagles Nest, N.M. last weeke... (show quote)
Thanks for the photos.
Anyone who was in the service during that time is a Vietnam Veteran, regardless of what the dimwits in DC prattled. Those who ended up in Vietnam were just the proverbial tip of the military family working together. Our "boots" were, and are, not alone in the battles. There were many Ready-Strike units that were ready to move on an hour's notice to back up those who were in Vietnam. They, too, have their battle traumas.
As for your service, you have participated just as much as those who did end up in the "war zone". By the way, most, like you, went because it was their "job".
The "War in Viet Nam" was never declared by the US Congress. It was a "Police Action" under the aegis of the UN.
To all who served and serve for the right reason, Thank You.
Jul 3, 2018 09:14:38 #
Marines ‘69-‘72...had WesPac orders 3 times, all changed for a variety of reasons. Wound up with the 6th Fleet in the Med and NATO forces. During that time I served with many whose lives were changed forever by their tours in Nam and I have the deepest admiration and respect for members of all branches who served.
Jul 3, 2018 09:29:25 #
Thank you for your posting. AF vet 69-73. Loadmaster on C-141a . Flew in and out of SEA a few times and brought some if our buddies home for the last time.
Jul 3, 2018 09:47:58 #
Jim70
Loc: Delaware
Thank you for posting.....not enough being done to honor those who went to WestPac, God bless you all.
US Navy - 1966 - 1972.
US Navy - 1966 - 1972.
Jul 3, 2018 10:12:14 #
Great pics. I came along a bit later than most of the posts thst have been shared. Served from '74 thru '78, but most of that time was in Hanau Germany. God bless all our Viet Nam vets...
Jul 3, 2018 10:17:21 #
Air Force 1965-1967. United States and military service very dear to me. I dont understand the insult of kneeling during the anthem. To me their grievances should have other ways to address. I wonder what % of the kneelers or supporters of that demonstration are Veterans. My guess less then 10% but maybe I am wrong. Thanks to all who served. Freedom including the right to "kneel" is not free. Not sure they understand that.
Jul 3, 2018 10:22:37 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Been there, done that.
Navy
Tet
And I would do it again, even at 75, 'cause I'd be the meanest MF in the valley.
RIP
Navy
Tet
And I would do it again, even at 75, 'cause I'd be the meanest MF in the valley.
RIP
Also been there, done that,
USMC
68-69
And I would also do it again, even at 70.
RIP
Jul 3, 2018 10:33:53 #
Thank you for the post. Spent 12 months in Vietnam with the Marines doing 12 combat operations in 1968 all along the DMZ from the Laotian border, Khe Sanh, to the coastline. My little unit had almost 50% casualties during those 12 months and hardly a day goes by without me remembering those friends. Thanks again.
Jul 3, 2018 10:36:06 #
To all of you who served there, my heartfelt thanks. It was a difficult war.
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