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Dan Budzynski from Bristol wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I would like to thank all of the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, and Iraq Vets whom served OUR country as I work with alot of vets in the VA home here in Bristol, RI. I tried to become part of the USA military yet was denied because of back problems, although I would love to get in even being 29 years old. I do enjoy working closely with our The USA vets, and God Bless to all. I would love to someday devote all of my time and energy working with vets closely as they are part of living history. Dan B. RI
Lee Bowman from Fairmont wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was with the 335th Trans co in Chu Lai.. what i want to know is there anyone out there that could tell me if there was every any Agent Orange Dropped around Chu Lai and if so were was it dropped. I am trying to help a Friend from our same company. Thanks for any information.
L/Cpl. Lyle Vick from Ballground wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
United States Marines, C. Co. 9th engineer battalion. at Tam ky from April 1969 to January 1970. Base camp was 1/2 mile West of Tam ky
off US Hwy 1.
darwin tolson from mt sterling wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
i severd in veitnam with the 507th engr.det at long binh 1967 to may 1969
WENDELL MCCOY from FLORENCE wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was in the 134th ahc, 268th cab at phu hiep and tuy hoa. We were the demons and I was a doorgunner/crewchief on helo 514.
Sung-Jin Lim wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Thank you very much for this website. This website yet again re-enforces the point that wars are never fought through ideologies, instead by people who have been unexpectedly been sucked into such a situation and i personally think History classes do not tell us about the emotional part of any war.

Like Stalin Said "One death is a tragedy, A million death is only a statistics"

History addresses such death in a very detached way.

I find that the Korean participation of the war is not reflected fully, for they too sacrificed many lives for their country and for South Vietnam.
bob lehman wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
co. a, 39th.combat engineers,1966-1967
Richard Groenewoud wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
A Co 46th ENGR BN 20th BDE USARV
JOHN TEDORE wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Served in the Air Force's 823rd Red Horse Sq.
70-71 Soc Trang, Bien Hoa, Na Dang
Michael Brewer from Tucson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
1st Btn. 7th Marines Hills 10-37-55 Grunt. MAG 16 for 5 months after 10 in the bush. Go to all the 1/7 Marines Reunions. But cannot find anyone who was with the Provost Marshall's Office at MAG 16 in 1969.
Paul Paratore wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I don't know if anyone will actually see this comment, but I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to all the young men who answered the call of their country to go overseas to fight this conflict. I am a Desert Shield/Storm veteran, who although am not even remotely exposed to the discomforts Vietnam vets share, I do understand the feelings you have expressed. God bless you all, keep the faith, remember to pray, and don't worry.
TSgt Paul Daniel Paratore
USAFRES Ret
Gene Hartman from Fresno wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was in Tuy Hoa from 1966 - 1967. And I am looking for everybody that served at Tuy Hoa/Phu Hiep/Vung Ro Bay.

We are going to generate a Newsletter for everybody from;
Tuy Hoa
Phu Hiep
Vung Ro Bay

If you want to receive this newsletter, just let us know.
Peter Smith from Nashua wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
1st Sig Brigade, 518 Sig Co RRUHF served June 70-Jun71, Dalat, Lang Bien Mtn (LBM) and Pr'Lien Mtn (PRL). Sandbags full of pot, "Cyclo tipping" in town. Range fire on Sunday mornings......
Anyone out there remember Smitty,"Microwave Man" ???
frank puskar from pittsburgh wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Was with the 820th ord. co. (ammo) from aug 65 to apr 66. any who remember or want to talk give me a call or write a line or two.
Tim Evers from Philadelphia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Gentlemen, although I did not serve in Nam ,I did serve in the Navy from 1976 thru 1982 I have had the honor of serving along side Viet Nam Veterans, both Navy and Marines.First and foremost WELCOME HOME ONE AND ALL. Some young people today don't know the pain and heartache that you Gentlemen have endured, I would like to Thank You for your Sacrafices that you made. This is a great site keep up the good work and May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Mark Geuy from Murrieta wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Mark Geuy of Murrieta - I like the website and I support the Vietnam Vets. They served our country and deserve the upmost respect.

God bless
BILL DRENNEN from KENTON wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I WAS WITH COMPANY B 9TH ENGINEERS 1ST MARINES. I WAS ON AN ATOMIC DEMOLITION CREW THAT WAS NOT ATTACHED TO A UNIT. WE WENT OUT BEFORE THE TROOPS TO FIND LAND MINES AND DISARM THEM. THE PLACES I REMEMBER ARE HILL 51 AND 59? WE WERE IN CHU LI AND TAM KEI. IF ANYONE REMEMRS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS
Claudio (Clyde) Zapata from Lubbock wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was with C Batt. !st.Bn. 39th Arty 1969-1970 We Were At Tomahawk Hill On Hwy.One, Phu Bai Which Was Hq. 24th Corps And I went Home While We Were At L.Z. Sally (Please Contact Me) Thanks
Roger Gorey from Chapel Hill wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Served in Vietnam from May of 1966 to May of 1967. First 6 months was as Battery Clerk in Pleiku at Camp St. Barbara with Battery B, 6th Bn, 14th Arty. Second 6 months was stationed in Nha Trang. Barracks were behind the Grand Hotel where I worked on the 3rd floor doing briefing charts for the III Corps General Staff. The Grand Hotel overlooked the beach on the South China Sea where we all took our breaks.
john withers from cambridge wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
usmc 1964 1968 f 2 7 2nd recon bat 2ndbat 1st marines
Joseph McCabe from Downingtown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Was with 1st Shore Party Bn. in Vietnam 1970-71.
Charlie Tunstead from La Quinta wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
M 3/9 2nd Platoon ...Underdog
Quang Tri and other areas of interest from 5/69 to 9/69 ? Left the Marine Corp in 1970 to go find my fiance' cause she married someone else while we sat in Okinawa !
Semper Fi
Mike Phelps wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
DaNang 66,67,69 & 70 two tours Navy one tour Army @ RedBeach. Rep on OH-6As & OH58As light observation helicopters while I covered all of I-Corps from Dong Ha to Chu Lai.
LOH OH58 =130 VNE, OH6A=170 VNE ...altitude is your best friend. Did 240 kts in dive over DaNang in Cobra, vibrates but what a ride. Ken Bryant do you still fly. I am flying Powered Parachutes. Sid Brown those mini-guns under my feet in cobra ...sure jammed a lot for what they cost.

Anybody ever invited to go to work for "American Architechts & Engineers?" I met Ray in Washington, D.C., who said he never heard of them. Me thinketh thou protestest too much Ray. You guys were in Santo Domingo when I was training the Pilots & Mechanics as well...

Anyone ever been on 14 Quang Trung Street? Know any guys like Gomer, McKee, Scoggins, Chief Beaver, Kennedy, Kenny Young, Jonsey from Watts, Belcha, LtJ Bobst, Rosales, Ward, MJ Saint St. Andrews?

John " FAGE" Page and I used to ride 50cc motorcycles out HW#1 over HaiVanPass until mine was blown up in granade explosion. Cost tax payers,,, me.

Still speak fluent Vietnamese, Spanish & picked up liturgical Hebrew.
www.mounthebron.org

I go back to Viet Nam once or twice/year for free on PTSD.
Wayne Sammons from Statesville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Served in 337th Signal Company assigned to the 37th Signal Battalion at Da Nang, Viet Nam
Henry Garcia Jr. from Fresno wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I served with the 282nd Black Cat's, from 1966 to 1967. I was stationed at Da Nang, but flew in Dong Ha in Quang Tri Provience. I am 100% Disabled, due to combat while in VietNam. My life has been extremely distressing and confusing, ever since.
Fred - - Fattore wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
TO ALL WHO FOUGHT-------WELCOME HOME
I was in the delta co, 1/8 infantry, 4th infantry division, located in the central highlands in 1968 and 1969.
I was in the jungle for 11 months and 10 days. I
miss alot of my friends and fellow grunts. It seems to me that we are back at it again in the MIDDLE EAST.
Get our men out of there, and send them back home.
Help our people here. We need help here in AMERICA!!!!!!
Rodney Hurt from Pocatello wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Iwas with 1st Bn. 27th Marines Bravo Co. 1968 I corp.
Mike Phelps wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
DaNang, three tours:Camp Tien Sha, DaNang East and 14 Quang Trung St. DaNang West, and U.S.Army 610th &142nd Trans OH6A & OH58A Helicopters, All LOH from DMZ to Chu Lai from Gulf to HW 1. Still speak Vietnamese fluently. Looking for Heath, McKee, Bennett, Gurley, Smitty, Young, Gomer, St.Andrews, Brady, Jonsey, Scoggins, and Beaver .

Cho Anh
Rau
Bob Matthews wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Nam 67/68 chu lai Mag 13 Hut 13
James Harrison from Denver wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
E/14th Infantry June '72 - Sept 72. Also 4./2 mortars - Firebase Fanny "Human Eaters" (Lt Bruce Bowers) through Sept'72... afterwards to F Troop 4th Air Cav Tan My Vietnam (I Corps) - security then Blues then doorgunner on H model Huey tail @ 14286 - left Vietnam 30 March 1973 and exited the Army 1 April 1973..... brothers, please contact!!!!! 704 493-5679 home, 704 490-1451 cell "Stretch" knew Harold W. Wayne Moose (Charlotte) and Joe McCourt, Bangor ME (toughest guy I ever met).... highest regards to all