To All Our Vets...

[wingit]

Welcome !

Nice to see you here.

Navy Aviation here. I operated cats on the Intrepid Tonkin Golf 2 tours.We still have the launch interval record maybe, 60 jets and prop planes launched ever 28 seconds from 2 bow cats. Tail winds to you.

 

[peteg59]

True "Heroes" if there ever were any:clapping: Kudos to that pilot for his skill in handling such a damaged craft.

Fresh round of BVD's for the entire crew upon landing:qpnmt:

 

[Sully]

If you had a buddy killed in Vietnam heres a link you can search for his name by State and city.

http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

 

[rhino 2]

If you had a buddy killed in Vietnam heres a link you can search for his name by State and city.

http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

Thanks Sully, I started looking for some reason' But i had to stop. I find it best to remember them as forever Nineteen... But I'm sure it will be helpful for many...

Thanks.

 

[Sully]

Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29th



Welcome Home my Brother, and Salute to all that gave their life.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome home to my brother and sisters

 

[Catfish]

Ditto!

 

[peteg59]

Special thanks to all who served during the V/N "Conflict".

Not only on this day, but everyday:clapping:

Just lost a friend & neighbor this past Sunday due to cancer, who served in Nam. He will be missed.

 

[gwnut]

A proud salute to all......

 

[Oldveteran]

Hello my brothers:

Got in country in June of 1970, and finally ended up assigned to the 165th AHC in Phu Loi. What a miserable place. Ducked mortars, dodged rockets, burned ####, spent nights in the perimeter bunkers, crewed in both doors of the Hueys, and got really good with an M-60. Applied lots of Agent Orange on our revetments, raised walkways, around our hooch's and on the PSP landing strip, as well as the kill zones around and in front of the bunkers.

I worked in several motorcycle shops before getting word that I was on the draft list, so I enlisted. Saw my first SL-350 outside a hanger. It belonged to one of the civilian contractors in the engine shop. It was red and white. When I got home, I started college on the GI bill, and worked in a local Honda/Yamaha dealer called Spinnin' Wheels for 3 years. Sold LOTS of Honda 750s and Yamaha dirt bikes. Great times.

I love all you guys and welcome home:scooter:

 

[consitter]

Welcome home, Dallas!

If you want to come somewhere to talk, there is a thread called 'Late Nighters---Unite' on the general discussion thread. Not all of us are Nam Vets, but there are a couple on there that are regulars who would probably talk your leg off. It it titled 'late nighters' but over time it has evolved into a 24 hour thread that we go on it to discuss just about anything that comes to mind.

Just leave a post and somebody at some point will answer it. We all go back and 'catch up' daily, and answer posts, and of course check for new folks and welcome them.

So come on over!!

 

[rhino 2]

Hello my brothers:

Got in country in June of 1970, and finally ended up assigned to the 165th AHC in Phu Loi. What a miserable place. Ducked mortars, dodged rockets, burned ####, spent nights in the perimeter bunkers, crewed in both doors of the Hueys, and got really good with an M-60. Applied lots of Agent Orange on our revetments, raised walkways, around our hooch's and on the PSP landing strip, as well as the kill zones around and in front of the bunkers.

I worked in several motorcycle shops before getting word that I was on the draft list, so I enlisted. Saw my first SL-350 outside a hanger. It belonged to one of the civilian contractors in the engine shop. It was red and white. When I got home, I started college on the GI bill, and worked in a local Honda/Yamaha dealer called Spinnin' Wheels for 3 years. Sold LOTS of Honda 750s and Yamaha dirt bikes. Great times.

I love all you guys and welcome home:scooter:

I did my time in 66, The whole place was miserable to say the least! The smell of rot it was all over. I was a RTO in a reactionary Platoon did a couple of night drops into hot LZ's. Kinda like a Chinese fire dill but people died . Other wise it was mostly search and destroy Spider holes and snipers, And night ambush's. The only flashbacks I have is the first dead Gook....Got home and Forgotboutit till the last few years!

 

[Sully]

Welcome Home Dallas,

Been there and done that in 66 / 67. As they say " War is Hell " Vietnam was Hell.

Ask your questions, this is a Great group of people here and a Great forum. Enjoy your ride.

Hope to meet you one day. :wave4:

 

[desertclassic]

Welcome Home, 69-70, Soc Trang, fixed wing airplane, 221st, Shotguns, Eyes over the Delta. Jim

 

[Thor]

Didn't find a PGR grouop close by, so I joined a similar group (Warriors' Watch Riders) about 3 years ago. Honored to participate in showing respect escorting funerals, "mug & hugs, and welcome home runs for fellow vets :GL1800:

 

[extxn]

Hello to everyone from the NEK of Vermont.

Currently, I ride with the CVMA (Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association) Chapter 26-1 and serve as the SaA.

I'm a Nam Vet from the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, U.S.S. Hancock (CV-19).

My past couple of years has been really slim on the riding part as I have started to suffer a great deal with root nerve compression damage which effects my lower back and legs. After dropping the bike while attempting to start from a dead stop and hearing my wife's helmet hit the pavement, I chose to either stop riding or find a trike. We found a trike, now getting all the registration and check-ups on it done.

As far as the PGR, we rode with the VT group years ago but there was a lot of conflict with the State Capt. and many dropped out because of that. We now have a new Captain and are planning on rejoining the VT PGR as soon as all is good with the trike.

I absolutely rejoice at the ideal of flying my tall flags again as we have done this on the bike for many occasions.

BTW ~ the 2 wheels was a Honda VTX1800R and now the trike is a GL1800 CSC.

To all ~ Thank you for your service, your Honor, your Respect and you Patriotism.

 

[hogcowboy]

I didn't realize others had problems with PGR from the upper levels. They nearly shut down the group I ride with. We used to have on average 12 to 15 riders on every mission and many times 20 to 25. Darn good for such a remote location far away from any national cemetery. We are now averaging 5 to 7 which is actually up from a year ago. And I honestly doubt we'll ever recover. They did a lot of damage here and I'm not convinced they have changed. They seem to run things like a good ole boy social club and not realize we are volunteers down below.

 

[desertclassic]

A lot of PGR missions happening in this part of the world, they are always open to help. I am the 2nd original member of CVMA 47-1 NM, The original member is keeping an eye on us from above. I became a member in dec 2008. When the fun goes away so will the members. Jim

 

[Hhardrockminer]

Wall

Thanks Sully, I've read and seen many of your posts here and have enjoyed them all. This was hard after seeing my cousin and brought back some memories not wanted but was great of you to post this, may God Bless you and all who have given some and all for our Great Country.

RIDE SAFE and FREE.

Thanks Again,

Ken

 

[ISP-FL]

On average I probably watch that movie 3 times a year. RIP Hal Moore.

 

[ol' school]

A true Patriot! RIP Lt. Gen. Hal Moore...

 

[extxn]

Apologies for the delay ~

a Slow Salute Sir, RIP

and Thank You for your service so that I could serve also.

 

[wingit]

fake reality ?

Did Trump tell you that :Shrug:

Isn't this fake reality ? Or fake news ?Any one can see this fake plane can't operate from a carrier.The dihedrad adulterated artists configuration of that toy's digital impression won't defend a sand box,Which is another story. Snoopy chasing the red baron is more technically correct than the movie. Not to say an un manned plane can't be used against us. That's the real part.

happy day

 

[extxn]

A lot of PGR missions happening in this part of the world, they are always open to help. I am the 2nd original member of CVMA 47-1 NM, The original member is keeping an eye on us from above. I became a member in dec 2008. When the fun goes away so will the members. Jim

I hear ya dc, seems as though I'm writing to home Brother since I'm originally from Odessa, Tx and spent some time stationed at White Sands Missile Range (a very long time ago!).

Fun is fun ~ but we still have that original motto of 'Vets Helping Vets'. Some of it would be fun if more people would just off their backsides and get involved instead of the same ones always carrying the load while others act like it's just another boys club.

 

[desertclassic]

I hear ya dc, seems as though I'm writing to home Brother since I'm originally from Odessa, Tx and spent some time stationed at White Sands Missile Range (a very long time ago!).

Fun is fun ~ but we still have that original motto of 'Vets Helping Vets'. Some of it would be fun if more people would just off their backsides and get involved instead of the same ones always carrying the load while others act like it's just another boys club.

I worked at WSMR 81-97, as a civilian. It was a good position. Drop by and we will do a little riding and telling war stories. Jim

 

[hogcowboy]

I hear ya dc, seems as though I'm writing to home Brother since I'm originally from Odessa, Tx and spent some time stationed at White Sands Missile Range (a very long time ago!).

Fun is fun ~ but we still have that original motto of 'Vets Helping Vets'. Some of it would be fun if more people would just off their backsides and get involved instead of the same ones always carrying the load while others act like it's just another boys club.

Eight of us made trip out to the Odessa area this last weekend. Midland to see the Chris Kyle memorial and the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Just a one night stay for us to visit with a 700+ mile round trip. Worth ever minute. Well almost. The ride back we got caught in a dust storm from a cold front rushing in. Our local weather station indicated wind speed at 45mph with gusts of 65mph. That's here and it was near calm here compared to the Haskell area. You know you are in wind when your helmet gets blown sideways on your head and you can only use one eye but can't take your hands off the bars to fix.

 

[paws]

Oh yeah! Welcome to our world!

Didn't ya just love it?

Spring time in west Texas!

IT's SUCH a blast!

We've had a LOT of that the last couple of months.

That shower felt good when ya'll got home, didn't it?

Glad you enjoyed the memorials.

Carla,,, Midland TX

 

[desertclassic]

Weather has been crazy here for a while. Hope it settles out soon. Jim

 

[hogcowboy]

Oh yeah! Welcome to our world!

Didn't ya just love it?

Spring time in west Texas!

IT's SUCH a blast!

We've had a LOT of that the last couple of months.

That shower felt good when ya'll got home, didn't it?

Glad you enjoyed the memorials.

Carla,,, Midland TX

Well the 3 beers I slammed down were great too. But yes, getting the dust off and out of my eyes felt great. I completely lost the next day I was so tired.

 

[Sully]

It is an honor to pass this on to all of you. You may have seen it before, but we should never ever forget.



Arlington Cemetery

All of you who receive this have the "option" of forwarding this on. Some of us do not consider it an "option" but consider it an "honor" to share this information by forwarding this email every time we receive it. We're proud of our men and women who have served, who do serve, and who will serve no matter where they may be! Amen

God Bless and keep them!

ARLINGTON CEMETERY Jeopardy Question: On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was "How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns?" All three contestants missed it! This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance. Fascinating. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1. 3. Why are his gloves wet? His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle. 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and, if not, why not? He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder. 5. How often are the guards changed? Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. 6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to? For aperson to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30. They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin. The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in ArlingtonNationalCemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis {the boxer} Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame.​ ​ Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty. ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.​ ​ In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington,DC, our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!” Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment,​ ​ it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.​ ​ God Bless and keep them.​ ​ I'd be very proud if this email reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our men and women in the service no matter where they serve.​ ​ GOD BLESS AMERICA THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE WHO KEEP IT THAT WAY!​ ​

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