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Ernie Johnson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was stationed in Bear Cat April 68 to July 68 as an Artillery Surveyor with the 2nd Tab 26TH Arty. We came over on the USNS Barrett via Frisco from Ft Bragg. Landed at Vung Tau had to wait an extra day to disembark. Lucky us. Cannot remember to many names but one that sticks out was a guy named Shrewsbury.
Rodney Bowen from Rock Falls wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Phan Rang AB, 435 MMS, Weapons Mechanic. 9-69 to 9-70. I worked the flightline mostly nights
Ginger Wade wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Hi
Looking for info on my father Ssgt Thomas A Olsson aka "spider" He served in Viet nam as a crew chief unit hmm 162 (1964-early 1966) I'm trying to find any old pics or any info. If anyone knew him please email me. God bless...Thank you, Ginger
Dennis O'Brien from Shelton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was in Nam Sep 68 Sep 69 I was in 360 Trans at Cam R Bay .Stayed in the Buzzard's Roost
Darris Larson from Plymouth wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Was in C&HDQ Co. 1st Bn 18th Inf. Landed on Cam Rhan Bay June '65 home May '66. On my return home what I found odd was no one asked about Nam! Not even my family it was like if we don't mention it it's not happening. God Bless all vets I have a cap that says (ALL GAVE SOME & SOME GAVE ALL) No truer words spoken!
mike Patla from westfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was in the 5th L.E.M. CO. Long Binh 1968- 1970
Joseph Ball from Rossford wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with the 46th ORD Co. at Cam Rahn Bay, 1969-1970 looking for old buddies,I was asst. supply sgt. for Staff Sgt. Vinson, im Sgt Ball, if you rememeber me please contact me.
Jim Tyner wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was in vietnam 69,70,71 at AnKhe on quad fifities.
4th of the 60th E battery.
GAry Puro from Tucson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for men who served in duster quad searchlight vulcan or hawk units in Vietnam.
Email for newsletter and reunion information.
Norbert Strange from Montgomery wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was stationed at Binh Thuy Air Base from Dec. 1967 to November 1968. I was an Aircraft Mechanic with 22nd Tass . Would like to hear from anyone who served there during that time. Thanks to all who served.
William Francis wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Got my orders for Nam the day I turned 18. Arrived in DaNang in August 1966. Served at Camp Tien Shaw until April 1968. Worked in the Post Office initially and when I earned my crow I worked in the Personnel Office. Looking for other in-country shipmates during this time frame.
Arnolds Bates wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served at Camp Tien Sha, worked at covered storage 1966. Have been in contact with a number of men from that time in Da Nang. Best memorie was playing flag football with Roger Staubach on China beach.
Philip Pantoja from San Antonio wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
My tour of duty in Vietnam was from March 1970 - March 1971 in Long Binh. I was a Staff Sgt in the Class I yard and in charge of the NAF Section. During my tour at Long Binh it was a fairly safe area, just a few alerts of incoming now and then but luckily it never came, and for that I am grateful. The whole of Vietnam was considered a war zone but I was never in a battle, again grateful. I had a supply MOS and therefore I was classified as a non-combatant. I was a support troop. I believe that technically we were all prepared to be combatants should the need arrive, after all we were all basically trained for defense of our country. We swore an oath. Supply, Transportation, Communications, Medical, Mess, Administrative Personnel, and all support troops are ready to take up arms when called upon in defense of our country as was the case in Vietnam and past wars.
I went to Vietnam to support ALL of our troops, and that, I did to the best of my ability. I have nothing to be ashamed of. Had I been called upon for combat duty I would have been extremely proud to serve. I wouldn't have been too unfamiliar with the duties of a combat soldier although it had been a few years since I was a grunt.
I served as an 0311 with Marine Regiments and Fleet Marine Force Pacific Divisions during my tour with the Marine Corps from 1954 - 1958. (Peace time but nevertheless excellent training). As it turned out I later joined the Army in 1958 and was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division for a while. I then transfered to the Quartermaster Corp and went to Vietnam and was assigned to the 506th S&S Company.
I am very proud and thankful to ALL of our Vietnam Vets combat and support troops for there service and sacrifices. They let it be known that the United States Armed Forces are Forces to be reckoned with. Again, I am proud of my service in Vietnam.
U.S. Marine Corps. 1954 - 1958
U.S. Army 1958 - 1975
April Blodgett wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I am looking to talk to anyone who served with my father Charles J Blodgett he was in the Marines, but we are a little confused about what he did and where he served...and ofcourse he wont talk about it. But since he, like so many others here are modern day heroes....we would like to speakl to anyone who might have some information about him. thanks April
Phiilp Pantoja from Parklad wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
USMC 1954-1958
Operation "Teapot" 1955 (google in "operation Teapot and you will know what this means) We are recognized as "Atomic Veterans"
Operation "Strongback" 1958. I found out later that Lee Harvey Oswald was on the same ship.

US. Army 1958 to 1975. Served in Nam with the 506th.
My best and childhood friend and I joined the Corps together in San Antonio Texas. He stayed in the Corps His name is Gunnery Sergeant Juan Almanza and was with 3/26 Marines. KIA'd in Quang Tri. If you knew him, please contact me.
Thanks to all Militaryof ALL branches, past and present.
Robert Lacus from Belchertown, wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I just returned from a trip back to Vietnam Oct 2009 while there I returned to An Hoa I was sold a dog tag with the Name Coldsmith,G.D USMC Service #2504106 I am trying to find this Marine or any family member to return this dog tag
jack oliver wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for anyone who servered in 1970 security guard co. aka truck checkers long binh army deopt MP's
dennis thompson` from suwanee wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
was in nam from 68 69 looking for jim caroll from la puente cal any one know his location please e maili was with the 14 s&s bn 1 st log command long binh
Ted Trivett wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
2/11 Artillery, 1966-1967. Searching for members, all batteries, for upcoming reunion. Please contact me.
Robert Groop from Crystal Falls wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
65-66 Can Tho 156 Avn RRU
Martin Brown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served in the 165th Transportation Company in the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. I was a Larc Driver for the US Army. I served in Cam Rahan Bay, Vietnam and Camp Ho Chi Min at Utapao Air Force Base , Thailand. In 1967 our company went to Thailand were I finished my tour of duty. In 1967 a fellow Larc driver was killed. He was a friend of mine and was the only Larc Driver that was killed in 1967. I am trying to locate people that served with me and may remember who this individual was. He was a dear friend of mine and after 40 years I am having difficulty remember his name. If anyone has any information on this or the 165th Transportation Company, I would appreciate it if you would e-mail me at [email protected]
eddie glover wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
served 444th trans 70-71 retired in 92 anyone who served with me let me here from you
James Frazier from Carpentersville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was assigned to the 75th Support Bn, 1st brigade, 5th infantry Div. Replacement Detachment from 1969-1970. I was assistant mess sergeant but mostly drove supplies and troops to and from the airstrip.
Paul Kahn from Edison wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was Bn. Maint. Clerk for the 7Bn. 15th Arty Reg. stationed at LZ Uplift, 10/68 to 11/69.
Robert Houle, Jr. from Methuen wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for anyone who served w/ my dad or knew of his unit.
He was 1st Army, 11th ordance company out of Ft. Devans, MA. served '64-'65 Vietnam. Only know he landed at Tan Son Nhut Airbase. No info after that.
charles callahan wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
56th supply unit
Michael Gailliot wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
These are pics of my father with his brothers in Vietnam. Only thing I know is FLSU #1. If any knows anything about the location or people in pis please let me know.
Thank you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPthMpHlZds
Tim Gillespie from League City wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for anyone who knew my Dad SFC Jimmy D. Gillespie. Vung Ro Bay/ Tuy Hoa/ Cam Rahn Bay Apr 68- Apr 69 with HHC 124th Trans Cmd. Da Nang area Apr 72 - Mar 73. Was SSG NCOIC Sealift Section, Traffic Management Agency, First Traffic Region, Da Nang from Jan 27 to Mar 28. Probably some of the last to leave the area. I think the deadline was midnight to be out of country (according to his last letter home). Please email or call 409-770-3783
Thank You, Welcome Home and God Bless Our Troops
ross Williams wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
viet nam 1967-1968 looking for bill craft john king jim navarro
Michael Gailliot from Saint Cloud wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I made this slideshow of my dad`s vietnam pics and trying to find out any information on location or people in pics. I will be getting a copy of his dd-214 and will post his unit he was in. I just know he was in camp with FLSU #1 sign on hill. Thank you for looking and will post new info as I receive it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPthMpHlZds
Matt