How Many Viet Nam Vets Here?

In country with River Assault Flotilla 1966,1967 (brown water Navy). Spent 68 up north of Da Nang. Left after tet 68. Got blown up a few times so I am a disabled vet. My favorite drink in Viet Nam was agent orange soda. I do as much work on behalf of veterans as I can here in Arkansas. To all you veterans, thanks for your service to freedom and the American way.

RiverDoc
 
stationed in Dong Ha Jan 70-Oct 70 and ETS out and had the same experience as Bongobobny except I changed on the bus ride to NH so I didn't get all the hassle that was being spread, sure is nice to see that the country is seeing things differently now and are proud of the Vets returning.
 
I was in the Army from 1969 thru 1975 but never Nam (lucky). Son-in-law was in country 69-70. 101st, 3/187th Co. D. Yep, the ones that were on Hamburger Hill in '69, May 10-May 20. I just promised him I would take him out to D.C. next year for the "Rolling Thunder" event.

And yeah, you're right, those were very tough times for our service guys.
 
ok this not something I talk about much....

I was in delta area Aug. 68 was disabled by motors or rockets I'm not sure,,,

40 some surgeries and 2 and 1/2 years in Irwin army hospital in Kansas discharged into a country that had a lot of contempt with us,, it was not easy for us then but I was always proud to one of those who served and didn't turn their back on our country...for 30 some years I never talked about this then one day while I was doing heating maintenance on a elementary school in a small town near Peoria il. as an outside contractor

the principle came and got me he said "come with me mike I want to show you something in auditorium" when walked in the auditorium the children where in the bleachers he walked up to microphone taking me by the arm with him... there were about 10-15 other guys i recognized from the area seated in front row he told them to stand and he said "we want to thank you viet nam vets and welcome you home" the kids all stood up and clapped and I was over whelmed to say the lest that was i first for me goes to show you can't give up on this country or those who live here

"thanks to all you vets out there"

magoo
 
Viet Nam vet 66-67 1st Logistical Command ( USA)base camp cam ranh bay (land of the big PX) trk driver,direct supply support for the 101stAbn navy,marines, AF (lotsa bombs!) All over the II corp area.

Wore my uni one time when I was d/ced home from FT. Lewis then into the closet were it sits till this day.

I got the same crap welcome as the rest of the brethern.

Went back to work 2 wks after I got home,4wks after I got home girlfriend dumped me (least she waited till AFTER I got home! But got on with my life married (45 yrs) raised a family,retired from the fire sevice afyer 30 yrs.

Took 40 yrs before I ever got any req. & that was from an army recruiter who was visiting the vo-ed school where I was teaching a Fire safety class!
 
I was barely born at the tail end of Vietnam (1970). My older brothers both served in the Navy during the war. I don't know the details as one passed away in 1973 and the other hasn't spoke about it. I don't ask either.

I would like to thank each one of you for your service and sacrifices. God bless all of you.
 
What exactly are the dates that are considered to be a Viet Nam Veteran? I went to our county Veterans office. The lady told me that my dates of service qualified me as a Viet Nam Veteran. I served from April of 1974 through July of 1977. I've never set foot in Viet Nam, Never made a West Pac. I just want a little clarification on this. I would NEVER say I was a Viet Nam veteran, I don't deserve the title.
Thanks,
Larry in East China Mi.
EN3
Plankowner, USS Elliot DD-967
 
Viet-Nam war was 1959 thru 1975. If you had boots on the ground in Nam, no matter how long or what you did, you would be a Nam Vet.
 
In my mind there are 2 types of Viet Nam Vets...
1] Boots on the ground.
2] Air Force fly over. Navy Off shore.[saved my bacon a few times]

Then there's something called Viet Nam era vets ;ie In the military the time of the war but not in country..
 
rhino 2 said:
In my mind there are 2 types of Viet Nam Vets...
1] Boots on the ground.
2] Air Force fly over. Navy Off shore.[saved my bacon a few times]

Then there's something called Viet Nam era vets ;ie In the military the time of the war but not in country..
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Yep, works for me.
 
Me too! I have a respect for the "era" vets as well as they were willing enough to serve their country, they were either lucky enough or smart enough to avoid that mess...
 
USN 5/68 - 2/72 Viet Nam era
I know why we were there. You all do too, same reason we're always there, somebody's gotta do it, and most of all for each other.
OPNAVCOMMO Pentagon, me and Zoomie, then USS Dixie AD-14, one WESTPAC and out.
"REMF's" I think we were called, it just happens that way in some lifetimes, next time maybe not so lucky.
Thanks to all, and Press on Brothers
 
Metzoforte said:
USN 5/68 - 2/72 Viet Nam era
I know why we were there. You all do too, same reason we're always there, somebody's gotta do it, and most of all for each other.
OPNAVCOMMO Pentagon, me and Zoomie, then USS Dixie AD-14, one WESTPAC and out.
"REMF's" I think we were called, it just happens that way in some lifetimes, next time maybe not so lucky.
Thanks to all, and Press on Brothers
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Because the BIG ego's of the 3 Stooges''
Johnson , Macmera, And Westmoreland.....:AGGHH:
 
After shrapnel from 2 b40 rockets, 4 sks bullet wounds and a knife wound to my inner thigh I made it home.
11 months 23 days in the hospital and 23 days in a comma. The Lord was looking after me for sure.
I still relive this more than I care to.

Only medal I care about is my purple heart. Built a custom bike as a rolling memorial.


Never at a show, wasn't built for that. Only for display anything veterans.




My purple heart being presented to me again. My first one was stolen 35 years before this.
 
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