I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang, by the DMZ. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.

@tonyturbo19

Жыл бұрын

You served when I was born into the world man. My soldiering time doesn't compare to your service and everyone whom served during your time...

@nigeljones7

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations upon still learning

@BENNY9460

Жыл бұрын

Most of The Veterans Affected by The Orange Agent Dioxin And Died in Vietnam War Just Because They Listened to The Nasty politician

@ivankorshunov5111

Жыл бұрын

Hello. I saw many films about Vietnam and I like it. But I can't understand why americans so proud by Vietnam especially. USA fighted againts Japan in 1941-1945. 4 years lasted. American casulties 482923 soldiers. This is about 10730 men KIA every month or about 350 men every day. Korean war since 1950 till 1953. Casulties 175416. 4870 men died every month or 160 men every day. But so less people in USA talk about WW2 veterans or Korean veterans. Vietnam took 211501 soldiers during 10 years, that means 1900 men every month or about 60 KIA every day. But why exactly Vietnam veterans are the most respected? Could you please explain. Because of hippies wich were against soldiers, or because of duration? Why?

@gib59er56

Жыл бұрын

^Thank you Denny. I had 4 uncles in that goddamn war and I grew up with you guys as kid, surrounded by Nam vet`s at my uncle Andy`s house every weekend.Andy was(still is ) a Marine, as they say once a Marine ,always a Marine. My mom and him were and still are the very best of friends. All the vet`s had become protesters and hippies. Mom went to Woodstock with him , while he was just back from Nam at the time. He was at Tet with you. I feel like a Vietnam honorary vet in a way, as it was a big part of my childhood. Uncle Danny ended up taking his life in the early 90`s from PTSD after all those years. Andy will never talk about the war, and I always pestered him as a kid about it, but he would not talk. Can`t blame him. You guys were duped, and so are these kids today, just in a different way. I am glad you are here, and thank you again for your time in that crazy war. Peace "Top ". You guys were all so important to me, and will always remain to be.

My brother served in Vietnam on hill 881 Khe Sanh in 1967. Part of the Marine Corp, M company 3rd Battalion. He never talked much about the war until the last years of his life. The hell they went through I can't even fathom. And how they were disrespected as they returned was shameful. They didn't ask for this they were simply doing their jobs. These sons, brothers and fathers in which some were just 18/19 years old came back differently then when they left. They will forever be respected and honored. Thank you for serving. My brother Bob died 11/24/20. Semper Fidelis. Thank you for serving and R.I.P. Forever loved and will be forever missed. ❤🤍💙🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@waynefreeman7556

3 жыл бұрын

God bless your brother. Hill 881(named for altitude of hill - 881 ft height), was shameful; our little black gun/M16's, would not eject the spent cartridge, so the Marines, under intense fire were forced to hand eject the spent cartridge(s) with the bore cleaning rod and then hand load EVERY subsequent round to defend themselves. They were forced into hand to hand fighting with a fully "guned up" enemy. This was absolutely shameful of the higher ups to allow this to occur. 3/5/1stmardiv 67/68 I Core

@robertdevans8639

2 жыл бұрын

Hello sandy how are you doing

@sandyczarnetzke7141

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertdevans8639 Thank you. Our family is doing OK. My brothers Service at Tahoma National Cemetary in Kent WA was finally held on June 24th. Such a somber but honorable Service. Some family and friends had never been to a Military Service much less a National Cemetary and found it to be emotional. We must never forget our Vietnam Veterans , their sacrifices and the aftermath of PTSD that they and Iraq, Afghanistan Vets and others still live with today. We must always honor all of our Military. "All gave some and some gave all". still holds true today. Semper Fidelis. ❤🤍💙

@sandyczarnetzke7141

2 жыл бұрын

@@waynefreeman7556 Thank you.

@robertdevans8639

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandyczarnetzke7141 so your brother pass away I’m sorry about that’s nice about you so where are you from?

As a Vietnam Vet 67-69 (I stayed for two tours) and served with the finest Marines and Soldiers in Hue (Tet) and Khe Sanh (Hill 950) I could ever meet. These great Americans won every battle, and endured every hardship. The politicians changed orders every day, and made a war that could have been won in less than one year into an endless battle. Every day I thank God I knew them. Thank you.

@marcclement7396

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and your brave brothers. We love and respect all our veterans up here in Northern New Hampshire. Much respect.

@tinhhoangvan9327

11 ай бұрын

without the power of the b52 air force, they would be crushed.

@thadstaples

9 ай бұрын

67,68,69 ALLONS BROTHERS. 11th ACR

@JB-ef7ks

7 ай бұрын

That's because it wasn't intended to win it was intended to make as much money as possible from the government just like Korea, Afghanistan etcetera etc. Think about how much the oil companies alone, which btw are all owned by the Rockefellers, made off the wars, let alone by the weapons and medical manufacturing companies!!

@daphuc502

7 ай бұрын

lol , what make you think you can win it in less than one year? by murdering every single Vietnamese out there? one of us fall down, and there will be another 100 come up, no Vietnamese child will ever accept life under foreign invaders . We fought the Chinese for 1,000 years , we will fight the American invaders for 10,000 years if it needed be . During and after Tet Offensive , millions of our professional disciplined soldiers were moving down South to fight the Americans, before that we had trucks , vehicles, bicycles, but after tet we had to walk 5,000-10,000km down South through treacherous jungle due to heavy bombing of the roads , and you thought Americans endured every hardship flying on helicopters, alcohol drug women , plenty of food LMAO . Hell , what made the US think by Rolling thunder operations or the complete utter destructions of our homes family rice fields, we would probably stay where we were and get bombed to pieces. The Americans funded and fully supported the French war of atrocity , colonization and mass murder of all Vietnamese civilians, what make you think after that , we would consider Americans as friends? The US never supported any Vietnamese freedom independence , but you supported the subjugation , enslavement and murder or Vietnamese people .After all you are just as white as the French and their foreign legion full of Nazi SS.

When I first joined the army in 1994, my first Regimental Sargent Major was a Vietnam veteran. Talking with him over some beers one night about his medals, he said he’d trade them all to have his friends that he lost back. I always have had the deepest respect for all Vietnam veterans. These men answered when their country called, yet the country never appreciated their sacrifice until recent times.

@mrlodwick

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I took notice - he was right bless you both fellas.

@sarge420

2 жыл бұрын

Respect 🇺🇸

@josephmyers1147

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter and everyone else who Thanks us for our service during the Vietnam War being a veteran from that era l know first hand how we were treated also remember some of the draft dodgers of that era who today talked about how patriotic and passionate they are about this country who are nothing more than the cowards then as they are now perfect example is agent orange face who claims to love ❤ this country but when he had a chance to show it he chose instead to be the coward he always was and still is notice theirs nothing in his background that shows he or his family are patriotic as far as serving in the military 🪖 hell told Don Jr if he serve in the military he wouldn't get any inheritance from him he probably don't have any money anyway he owes everyone that's why he's running around the country speading his lies claiming he has a case so he can rise money 💰 from all of you trumpklins to line his pockets and claiming I'm fighting voter cheating but everytime they count and recount its more votes for Joe Biden and the people that are cheating is the trumpklins

@georgemcadoo8546

Жыл бұрын

Never have I felt more respected and appreciated, than when someone who wasn't yet born when I was at Khe Sahn, tells me:"Welcome Home". Welcome Home, my Brothers, semper fi...

@hog-boy-8843

Жыл бұрын

Respect to you Yanks from us Brits.

R.I.P Vince Schmitt, he was a Sergeant squad leader. Passed away Sep 12, 2021. I'll forever miss you G-pa ❤

@billydodd4581

2 жыл бұрын

Im very sorry for your loss. His service will never be forgotten. May God greet him as a friend.

@ralphlowden1396

2 жыл бұрын

Thank him for his he will met at the golden gate in jesus name

@oneanddonetzone3673

2 жыл бұрын

My respect for G-pa. Vince Schmitt

@risto.m1234

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi! Once soldier ,forever soldier! God bless you!

@lucianobarbosavilarinsvila3463

2 жыл бұрын

Viva o vietcongs..

My dad doesn't speak much about the war. He did one tour TET offensive. Denang..when he does speak it's heart wrenching the things I hear. He is now on disability because of agent orange and severe PTSD. I love him so much. He is my hero...I wouldn't be hear if not for Vietnam veterans I owe you guys my life...❤❤❤❤❤❤

My Uncle James Jason Leverette (his buddies called him Levi) was there during the siege. United States Marine Corps. Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts. He passed several years ago. I'm proud of what he did in Vietnam. My Mother told me the third time he was wounded a bullet hit him in the neck - it almost killed him. He was a hard charger. RIP Uncle Jason.

@allenherrin8977

2 жыл бұрын

Vren four

@allenherrin8977

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he's s7re is

@michaelmcilwain9793

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenherrin8977 I'm sorry Allen, I don't know what any of that means.

@allenherrin8977

2 жыл бұрын

🙏💟🎶💕

@allenherrin8977

2 жыл бұрын

He's here now so close

I was at Camp Carroll with the 4th Marines during the TET Offensive. The incoming rockets, mortars and artillery kept us below ground level in the trenches or bunkers. I’m thankful to have survived the worthless Vietnam war.

@bt-qr2iv

10 ай бұрын

welcome home

@mr.willywinker4u849

6 ай бұрын

Yes welcome home thank you for your service. Iny opinion all and every war was and is worthless.

@carlfosco7784

3 ай бұрын

Agree.

You young men who served there are truly my heros. My dad was killed in country in 70 and ill always stand tall for any vet especially those who served in that dam war

@generalbooger9146

3 жыл бұрын

Respect. Sorry for your loss.

@Brunzy1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalbooger9146 Thank you

@apolonioramon7089

3 жыл бұрын

To walk into an ambush is a terrible thing. The soldiers in front get killed,or depending on the set up of the ambush..If the first soldier's go past the ambush and the enemy closes it,they get taken prisoner's and are killed later.This however, is not the worst: Our soldier's were recon and had artillery,plus the enemy came out into the open,easy target for infantry.It was strange,cus they wore kaki uniforms,easy to spot against the green jungle. I think i understood it was a plantation with level ground and some tree's for cover.The snipers were deadly in this encounter. The 4th inf.Division,we fought on the mountains and the enemy wore green uniforms.He was a master at camouflage,you could hear the firing of the AK-47,but never saw him.A soldier must follow common sense rules during a firefight,don't stand up,or rest your back on a tree.Cover,at all times,the enemy had artillery at times.The fighting was done close maybe 10 or less feet.Artillry,was a no no or airpower support.The enemy was very smart.He chose a well camouflage position,to his advantage. The enemy under estimated the will of the DogFace,no matter how many dead soldier's lay dead,the soldier continue to fight and the enemy ran away.This is the proudest moment of my life.My body is frail from arthritis,cuz by rain and agent orange,and cold weather,on top of the mountains.We left our youth in Vietnam. I hope this makes sense,you do your part,and thank God for coming back.My mother a very brave woman,said to me the govt.needs you,so you must serve your country.She was my foundation,and i loved my mother very much.

@Brunzy1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@apolonioramon7089 WTF

@MrMSalexanderMK

3 жыл бұрын

HEROS OR KILLERS IN OTHERS LAND

I was a combat motion picture cameraman, July ‘67 - July ‘68 with the USAF 600th Photo Squadron based in DaNang. I spent several days in Khe Sanh during the Tet offensive and several more, both aerial and ground, until the base was abandoned. I saw several sequences in your film that I shot…you never forget the shots from behind the camera. I was shot down on an attempted Jolly Green Giant rescue of an F-4 Phantom crew near Quang Tri on March 14, 1968. Nobody killed on the Jolly, the F-4 pilot was killed or captured, not sure about the GIBS. Sgt. Mike Lyons

@erikbjornson6496

3 ай бұрын

Wow

Been in the Army for 10 years and every time someone tells me, "Thank you for your service," I have a hard time accepting it. My "service" is absolutely nothing compared to the service of these men. To them I say, thank you for your service, brothers.

@Ken-se9ru

3 жыл бұрын

Who should thank you for your service are all the people of the countries USA have fought in and **** up

@1punch_man

3 жыл бұрын

Being a puppet for the military industrial complex is always something hard to accept.

@Matt-dg6ue

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you guys have some traumatized Vietnam vets to go spit on? You can find them in every big city across America under over passes and standing at intersections with cardboard signs; that generation worked hard to place them there. If you’d like to dispute the war against the communist Viet Minh regime, I suggest you go protest in France since they were in Indochina well before we were. As far as I go, I'm blessed enough to finally have a Commander-in-Chief that defeated ISIS in Afghanistan, and thinned their population in the more western countries by roughly 95%. That was enough to give control of those ISIS-held cities back to their government. The death of their caliphate, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was a beautiful moment. I got really tired of seeing beheaded and butchered families, especially when it was children beheaded to make a statement that ISIS has a bigger dick than the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and Hezbollah. That reminds me, did you know that Qasem Soleimani was supplying them with weaponry? The left called Trump a dictator for pulling the trigger on his assassination, but he was directly responsible for those beheaded children, as well as the death of his own Iranians. Speaking of the death of that caliphate, the Washington Post wrote an article on his death, calling him an, “austere religious scholar.” I wonder what surviving families of those beheaded and butchered children thought about that article. I could go on and on, I just want to make sure you sanctimonious prigs understand that our forces, along with countries all over the world, are responsible for destroying the very definition of evil. We’ll never kill them all, because there will always be remnants of extremist groups. Regardless, there were ghost towns with fresh mass graves that are now thriving again. On January 17, 1961, in this farewell address, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the establishment of a "military-industrial complex." I was well aware of it when I watched the twin towers go down, along with the lives of 2,997 Americans, as was I when I joined. If, in 10 years, I’ve been a “puppet of the military industrial complex,” so be it; the good of what I’ve been a part of - saving those families, nearly wiping out ISIS, giving those countries’ militaries confidence and their governments control - is worth stuffing the wallets of corrupt executives and politicians. You’re doing the exact same every time you buy something that says, “Made in China.” Enjoy that purchase, knowing that malnourished children on their 70th hour of the work week may have made it. Any time you buy a medication, understand that you’re enabling big pharma to further build on a billion dollar industry that makes insulin and epi-pens nearly unaffordable and lead to three opioid overdoses since you began reading this. Also, I hope you know that President Trump has pulled more American troops out of the Middle East than we’ve seen since 2001. He’s done more to fight that military industrial complex than the last two presidents combined. I look forward to hearing from both you. Happy holidays.

@Matt-dg6ue

3 жыл бұрын

If you don’t feel like reading all of this, or are unable to, listen to Former President Ronald Reagan; he has a good response to your comments: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHiKto9xpLjMmag.html "There's something going on in time and space beyond time and space, which whether we like it or not spells, duty. You and I have a rendezvous with death. We'll preserve for our children, this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we'll sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness." -Ronald Reagan, 1964

@tsmay4598

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt-dg6ue My dad was in the British SAS and said the behaviour of US soldiers was despicable.

RIP JAMES ARMSTRONG of Minnesota . My grandfather , a Vietnam war veteran. Passed away in 2021 . A great man.

My dad was a Marine at Khe Sanh. He used to tell me about the siege and how bad it was for the people there. He also talked about the 365 and a wake up. I have the greatest respect for the men who risked their lives in battle and the doctors and nurses who worked day and night to save as many lives as possible. Thank you all for your service and Semper Fi Devil Dogs!!! Oohrah!!

@hissyhonker220

2 жыл бұрын

Uncle was a recon Marine on the perfume River in Hue city. He was at Khe Sahn for the siege. Those old timers are a heck of a bunch huh? Semper Fi devil dogs

@yO-qe6he

2 жыл бұрын

wat a load of balls stay out of other people countryd all them dead will live war is governed crime

@treadhead

Жыл бұрын

FROM THE CHOSIN RESERVOIR OF NORTH KOREA TO THE U.S. BASE AT KHE SANH & OUTER. AREAS , MARINES AT THEIR FINEST , SURRENDER IS NOT THEIR OPTION . *** TO ALL BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO RAISED OUR RIGHT HAND AND TOOK OUR OATH , PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE , THANK YOU ALL !!!!!

@chrisadams8302

5 ай бұрын

My dad was a marine at khe sanh also

@Katie_NC

3 ай бұрын

My brother survived Khe Sanh, only to be called a malingerer by the VA when he was unable to sleep, had frequent flashbacks, and sweat through his clothing. Rob had numerous sui(ide attempts and finally ended his tortured existence in NOV2001. He fondly recalled Ray Stubbe. I have yet to read his journal. I have nothing but respect for our service personnel who allowed LBJ to leave office with the equivalent of $191 MILLION in 2024 dollars. That’s why the USA gets into wars. #Bidenomics

My Dad was a Marine in Vietnam and at Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive. I don't know much about what he did cause he never really spoke about it, but I do know this that war messed him up and he definitely had PTSD but was untreated.

@daisycutter2319

3 жыл бұрын

Excuse me David Henry, your poor excuse for a human being.

@dcollier7239

Жыл бұрын

GOD Bless him and thanks

@PeggyFoster-ht9st

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting comment

@sexynelson100

Жыл бұрын

@@dcollier7239 why would god bless him for killing innocent people

@Katie_NC

3 ай бұрын

My brother was there the whole time; arrived home for the Moon landing. He also had raging PTSD that went untreated by the VA for decades. We finally got help from the DAV to get 100% service connection in the 1990s.

I hope yall don't mind me saying something. I am proud of you Vietnam Vets. I was not in service but my Dad served during Korea. He was Navy sonar looking for Russian subs in a Catalina up the North Atlantic. I am proud of him serving and every one of you fine men. Thank You!

@Nipit-po8fl

3 ай бұрын

Continue to support the veterans and the military.

Many forgotten fights on many forgotten fields, many open wounds that time will never heal. As long as I’m alive someone will remember and be grateful

@davewilliams5102

4 жыл бұрын

Mynus Time does heal. Most people don't know a thing about Viet Nam.

@Patriot-pq1ku

3 жыл бұрын

I will not forget what my dad did an all the others did god bless them all

@badguy1481

3 жыл бұрын

We who fought, will ALWAYS remember. And in the long run, that's all that's important.

@TheeIllustreous

3 жыл бұрын

@@davewilliams5102 my father and two of my uncles were special forces in country. I saw first hand how the fight never leaves, the nights when he wold be searching the ground for his weapon screaming they’re being Over run. The days of silence. The toll it takes. I’m glad you were able to overcome the mental aspects of your war, thank you for your service

@TheeIllustreous

3 жыл бұрын

@@badguy1481 you did what you were asked to do and you did it well, all of you deserve the respect that you have earned thru you sacrifice in blood and youth to come home to what you came home to. It’s not right.

Cpl Ray Ramirez with Aco 1/9, 3rd MarDiv, FMF 1967 - Extended tour in Dec67 went on 30 days free leave. upon my return, I was sent to Abtry 1/13, 105 artillery attached to 1/26 Khe Sanh. Trying to connect with people who served with either the company or the battery during the 77-day siege... I would like to say, I'm very proud of all of you, you were and still are this countries finest. You're all heroes!

@dannyfivefifty

3 жыл бұрын

Ray was up at C2 with Kilo Battery 4th Batt 13 Marines>I remember you guys from A 1/134.yOU GUYS WERE SHOOTING 05;FIVES WITH NO WHEELS ON EM??

@cynthiabeard8881

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyfivefifty Well ya gotta do what ya gotta do...

@charlesfranklin4359

2 жыл бұрын

Cpl Ray I was there with D CO 1/9 thank you

@winslowcameron6313

2 жыл бұрын

Deçtive s ories

@puppiesgoarf664

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean FREE RnR did others have to pay I was 1st Cav artillery 105 69 70

I'm a Marine March 1967 to March of 1971 Vietnam February 1968 to March 1969. God bless everyone of those Marines. Army Soldiers, Navy Sailors and Airforce Airmen who were in Vietnam.

@Patriot-pq1ku

3 жыл бұрын

My dad was their in dang 68 an 69 with the navy he worked on the crash crew i think that's what it was called .thank you all for your service

@treadhead

2 жыл бұрын

TO ALL OF THE BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO DID THEIR " TOUR OF DUTY " IN NAM , THANK YOU .

I'm not American but I shed tears watching this and imagining all those innocent young American men and boys thrust into this unnecessary war and dying and coming home broken. And the poor Vietnamese people who had to suffer several generations.

@jake-px1rp

Жыл бұрын

and those Vietnamese didn't think twice a friend showed me photos of dead nude Vietnamese that were trying to craw under there barbed wire

@jake-px1rp

Жыл бұрын

I remember watching those planes not even landing and sliding out there cargo off the lift

@petevanderweerdt5032

2 ай бұрын

I fought in the Jungle's of the Nam 69-70 a living Hell ! I'm a Dutchman , I went bc the USA and it's Allies saved Western Europe and the Pacific in W W II . Thank you All for ur total Sacrifice 🪖✌️

You can't imagine how great I am to our veteran hero's, nor how bitter I feel towards the politicians and the military industrial complex, I am a disabled American Veteran, looking back and remembering dear friends lost.

@davidlatham845

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johnlogan1179

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@mikewithers299

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice

@AerialEscape

Жыл бұрын

Heros.... lmao

@nicolesummers2602

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's an amazing how it all goes to s*** and they ran go figure right just to save their own ass

In early ‘68 I had a letter from my cousin Butch Canaan a Marine in Vietnan. They were working their way towards Khe Sanh . He had been there for several months he said” I have been here several months,we are swimming every day and I have not even fired my rifle “! The next thing I know he has three Purple Hearts and is back home! He is and always will be a hero to all of us.! People have no idea what all of our hero’s have had to endure! Thank You is not near enough.

Thank you to the Vietnam Vets. I served because of your dedication and service. I was proud of you as a child , still am 50 years later.

@catdaddy3302

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rahmatk1454

2 жыл бұрын

@@catdaddy3302 .........................

@rahmatk1454

2 жыл бұрын

@@catdaddy3302 .

@rahmatk1454

2 жыл бұрын

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@guysolis5843

2 жыл бұрын

Good talk brother..have peace.

My husband Bill was there - he was a recon marine. Has told me about the siege of Khe Sanh - semper fi.

@tomzukow2117

3 жыл бұрын

Sad that people fall into bankers wars as cannons fodder .

@carinhall4508

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomzukow2117 , and they're completely oblivious to it

@hoot1141

2 жыл бұрын

My father was a recon marine in Khe Sanh. I wonder if they knew each other?

I was there with the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines for nearly entire Siege on Rock Quarry(~200 meters West of main base perimeter) & later fights for mountains to the West. Jan 23th -> April 8th then medevaced after being hit by enemy 152mm arty on Hill 689. LCpl machine gunner/rifleman; 18 years old. We stood, We do our job, It is not my thing to question why about any of it. We endured & fought back at whatever was thrown at us during the subject period. I am very proud to have been among such courageous men. "Life between the Heartbeats"; >14 million heartbeats....... Semper Fi

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

Garden Valley I was on the air strip when most of you got off of the planes. I along with other Seabees dug that quarry & Big John a Marine showed me how to blow shit up & use c-4 to cook C Rats LOL. Me and 2nd class EO Carl cleared fields of fire for you guys with our TD 25's ! Khe Sanh Veterans have a reunion this coming July I hope to be there one more time. July 11th thru July 19th 2019 in Albuquerque NM !!!!

@conan6329

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Service!

@tomhuckerby7730

4 жыл бұрын

Semper fi my friend

@pup2000

4 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, good job , we all appreciate your service ,, we will remember this time forever ,, and your dedication to duty . a great American ,, as a brother in arms I think you live well you deserve it .( US army W4 )

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomhuckerby7730 Semper Fi " CAN DO "

I was in the first of the first battles of Khe Sanh in what they called the Hill Fights. My platoon was ambushed on the side of Hill 861. We forced the NVA off the kill but all of us were repeatedly wounded or killed. I was the forward observer and called in 175mm and 75 mm artillery as well as napalm drops. Boy it was tough I barely go out alive. I had to leave my rifle as I was drained of blood. Weak and out of it. I just carried a combat knife.and walked out of there after in got extremely dark.

@Skankhunter420

3 жыл бұрын

Yea ok dude.

@maryannbush3494

3 жыл бұрын

@@Skankhunter420 How would you know what happened, punk!

@robertstack2144

2 жыл бұрын

Were you one of those guys that got killed? I got there in June 68, didn't see you

@jakespottedhorse

2 жыл бұрын

I believe I was in one of the last battles there in 71. We opened up the roads and went in and basically was a trap. They had artillery in the mountains on 3 sides. We barely got out before being over run. The road out looked like a junk yard.

@rodneysevesind6816

2 жыл бұрын

Hey James I think you were so busy killing that you didn't notice if it was 155mm or 81mm I was 11b/c don't Bull hit a bull hiter

1st Mar. Div. Vietnam 70/71 Forward Observer, Laos - Cambodia I was 17 years old.

I was in the same area in ‘66 w/the Marines as a Navy Corpsman.

@shawnmann9491

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Old Cop. Did you know Jacque Joseph Ayd? He was a 3/3 USMC USN Corpsman KIA in Quang Tri on May 18,1967. Be well Sir, and Thank You for your sacrifices.

@sandyczarnetzke7141

2 жыл бұрын

Old Cop. Thank you for serving and God Bless you. ❤🤍💙

@oldcop18

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnmann9491 Thanks for the kind words but no, I did not know J.J. Ayd.

@oldcop18

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandyczarnetzke7141 Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated all these years later. I left Nam in 1966 w/orders to the USS Bryce Canyon (AD36) where I spent the last two years of my enlistment.

I want to give tribute to Dr Harvey DeMaag from Grand Rapids, MI. I too was a Vietnam US Army vet but never went through what he did. I worked with him for a few years in emergency and urgent care. None of co workers seemed to care or understand him. The operating conditions he had to work under in Khe Sanh were horrible and life threatening. May God bless him for his service.

@lessonstolivefor

4 жыл бұрын

Every military personnel is a terrorist. Every time one of y’all dies, the world becomes a better place.

@lessonstolivefor

4 жыл бұрын

Benedict Hampus you could hide from the authorities, go to prison, escape the country, or go be a terrorist. Nobody forced them to obey unconstitutional laws (like the draft)

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

@Benedict Hampus Volunteered for the Navy then became a Seabee & Volunteered for a Battalion going to Vietnam. It was my time my war & I could never had been able to live with myself had I not done what my dad & my uncles did in WW2 my cousins in Korea My grandpa and on back all served when called no draft for any of them. 90 % of the men in vietnam before 1968 were volunteers.

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

@Benedict Hampus I volunteered for service then after "A" School volunteered for a Battalion going to Vietnam no draft here.

@motaki701

4 жыл бұрын

@@lessonstolivefor But yet, your worthless black soul enjoys the freedom and security that the military provides.

My uncle was a marine during that time and he volunteered twice for Vietnam. He died at home seeing Vietcong in his house. He had PTSD.

@Lybarger12b

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry to hear that. Im sure he was a great man. Id like to thank you for his service. His spirit lives on through you. Im a disabled vet myself, the heroes of veitnam didnt get the welcome they deserved.

@lavascotaylor9567

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lybarger12b thank you sir and it was a sad day because he started firing off rounds in the house. Fortunately my cousin is the chief of police in charleston and I was a deputy sheriff and we were able to calm the situation and remove all his guns. He was living alone.

@Lybarger12b

3 жыл бұрын

@@lavascotaylor9567 as far as I'm concerned he made it out alive and thats hardcore in my book not to mention going back for a second tour, thats over 2 years in country fighting 289 days out of the year. He's a certifiable hero in my eyes and in many others as well.

@mysticmama740

11 ай бұрын

Wow. This comment is very haunting, that even until death his mind was still processing the experience of being hunted. I cang even imagine. My Dad was a Green Beret in Nam and came home in tact but self destructed at age 37 due to untreated ptsd and moral injury from the war. In some of his letters I have that he wrote from nam, he talked about how incredibly dark it was at night and how scared he was. And that it was kill or be killed and u were trained to shoot at any sound in an instant. Its all too much. Ur comment is so poignant bc i think so many never got over it. Tuese things haunted them until death. Thank u for sharing and RIP. My great solace is that woth death, their suffering and torment ends. ❤

Thank you to all the americans who lost their lives at khe shan. And to my fellow australians that died in the battle of long tan..your courage and bravery is why we all stand on the face of the planet today... respect..

@richardhoseason7151

4 жыл бұрын

No it's why you're hated abroad for smashing up countries that have nothing to do with you

@jameswilson322

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for all you did .

@jordancox559

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardhoseason7151 correct.

@richardpluim4426

Жыл бұрын

The United States went there to try out their new toys. Vietnam was never any threat to the United States. What a big mistake it was to go there and now the United States is a diminished power.

@kingdedede9135

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for what? You need to thank anti war protesters, who are the real heroes of this most disgraceful episode in American history.

My father in law served during tet at tay ninh but he don't ever talk about it and hard to find videos of tay ninh but he can't even watch a war movie... He did get a purple heart apparently his convoy hit a mine and he was the only survivor. I give these guys great respect for even talking about their experiences. It must be so hard

My first year in the Army was in 1993. I served under the last of the 25 year Vietnam vets. My 1SGT was in Vietnam one day before TET happened. I helped the guy retire for about a month as a PFC. He was in the Marines with the 1st Guadalcanal div. He wore his combat patch from the marines as he was in the Army. I would walk around the base with him and some officer usually Major or lower would stop us and yell at him for unauthorized wear of another branches combat patch. My 1st Sgt would yell. “ Fuck you motherfucker! Were you in Vietnam? Lol. Everytime the officer would just shut up and walk away. I respect the Vietnam vets the most.

@murderc27

2 жыл бұрын

He was in Guadalcanal AND Vietnam?

@mazariego16

2 жыл бұрын

@@murderc27 its the name of the 1st marine division

@petermcduffie1973

2 жыл бұрын

@@murderc27 I think he full of shit!

@AudazPicaFumo

2 жыл бұрын

That's the way Little Brother

@keithrowell8895

Жыл бұрын

Bullshit. He can't wear something from a different branch of service. Why you lying. Any vet out knows your full of it

Hats off much respect to u Vietnam vets man, my old man serve between 65-68, 2 tours, i was born n 67. Unbelievable mental strength u must have to endure. Peace

@kimberlysteller2556

4 жыл бұрын

My dad to. 65-66,67-68. Usmc. Sniper attatched to india co 2/4. Hill 881s

@raybeavers3123

2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE DO NOT CALL YOUR DAD YOUR “OLD MAN!” HE DESERVES MUCH MORE RESPECT THAN YOU ARE GIVING HIM! HE SACRIFICED A BUNCH FOR THIS GREAT COUNTRY! 👏👏

I was a kid, when this was going on. We were at our family reunion, and my Dad (G/3/7) said " those Marines are really rack'n it." My Uncle Jack (1st Marine Div. Amphibious) responded, "yeah Kenney, they sure are). They both sounded sad and proud at the same time. Both had served in Korea 1950. I loved them both very much. OooRahhh Simper Fi.

My friends grandpa was a recon marine with 3rd recon bat, he was Kia 01/02/68. He’s the reason why I enlisted

I'm an Infantryman myself. This humbles me. Godspeed to you good men.

@richardhoseason7151

4 жыл бұрын

Why? You want to go and invade a nation far from home where you have no business and murder 2.3m civilians?

@chaselee3965

2 жыл бұрын

@Richard Hoseason why are you trolling on KZread comments? Hell yeah, I've already been overseas and killed my share, not 2.3 m civilians but a handful of insurgents, or do you call them refugees.? Let me guess you must have voted for Biden too.

@chaselee3965

2 жыл бұрын

@ Dan Reardon, I stand corrected.

These men gave me the courage to do my duty to America. -Battle of Do-Ab, May, 2011 Nuristan province, Afghanistan 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, United States Army, 2008-2012.

I met the last Vietnam vet marine that was still active. He was a marine gunner, CWO 5. He said his brother was killed in Vietnam so he enlisted. Incredible man. I’m 41 now and my dad and most of my friends fathers were veterans. A truly remarkable generation.

My dad was a bomber on B-52 I miss my dad. He received the medal of honor, God bless my dad and others. My dad saved our troops shot down by enemy fire, and received a medal of honor.

@SamSeabee1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank God for the B - 52's they saved a lot of men @ Khe Sanh with out them & the fast flyers I and many would not have made it home !

@wallacegeller2111

3 жыл бұрын

Well said samseaber

@aaronhiggins1774

3 жыл бұрын

Medal of honour,,,, hahahaha

@ray.shoesmith

3 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro

Man, that was some of the most intense Viet Nam footage I have seen. I'm speechless ! Thank you for those responsible for providing this video and God Bless all those that served and sacrificed.

Our Marines went thru hell there. One became my friend later and we talked a lot, mostly my listening. I was an Air Force Nurse in Japan during the siege and had the honor of taking care of some of these incredible Marines.

I've seen loads of Khe Sanh docu but this is by far the best. Very good having the interviews with the actual combatants.

These MEN are Warriors to the fullest extent. RESPECT!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This excellent series is one best I have ever seen about this horrendous war. Here, the American soldiers who were there tell their stories, not historians or talking heads, and those of us who weren't there should listen to what they had to say. We owe them that at least, and our everlasting respect.

@josephcontreras8930

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle was there in nam and I've read most of the books by the troops themselves saw the documentarys saw the movies and he always told me about what he remembered there and told me he felt like he was talking to a fellow troop.

I can imagine how all these people made it out. The lucky ones. Thank you for sharing this video.

I was 14 yrs and had a paper route in 1967 and 1968 and read with deep interest about this siege at Khe Sanh. Everyday keeping track of this siege. About Feb. 1968 my family went to a wedding of some friends of my parents. Although a happy event I noticed the bride's mother was very sad. I asked my mom what's going on and she told me just days before the wedding her son was killed at a place called Khe Sanh. That battle had an impact on me as that deep sadness of the mother was so evident though she tried to hold back the tears. I continued to monitor the course of events until those Marines were relieved and the siege was lifted.

I'm an era veteran but these guys are the real veterans 4th Inf. 71-73 ,thank you brothers for all you gave

@binhthanh3319

2 жыл бұрын

Lũ thua trận

Such a great shame how these heroes were treated on returning back home after the most terrifying fight ever xxx

@marcclement7396

Жыл бұрын

We love and respect all our brave veterans up here in Northern New Hampshire. God Bless.

I have always thought that the medics/ corpsmen were the bravest men on any battlefield (while not denigrating the fighting soldiers by any means). Often deliberately targeted by the enemy, they put their lives in the line for their brothers-in-arms, taking more risks than most to help and recover the wounded and helpless. Each one deserved a medal for outstanding courage and for actions beyond the scope of normal duty. Heroes all.

@B126USMC

3 жыл бұрын

I told a "DOC", ( Navy Corpsman, at least 2 of them with my platoon), that" I had all the respect for him I could muster....that I COULDN'T do what He had to do do with our wounded ... and he said to me ..... "Ty..... I couldn't do what you have to do either "..........that really hit me.....

@davidlatham845

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas J McMahon ,killed after grabbing 2 marines putting them in a chopper, trying for a 3rd shot to death ,he was from Maine. Jim Macmorrow stepped on a mine then turn into a pink mist, champion diver,he was from Maine

@gilmojica778

2 жыл бұрын

agree 100%

@johnthompson3664

Жыл бұрын

Although you make an excellent point of analogy about these courageous corpsmen I think that those soldiers that were called tunnel rats were insanely brave as well .

Proud Marine of 67 to 73. 15 mos in Vietnam, home in Aug of 69. God Bless.

Even the drop of pallets, while continuing to move down the runway, proved to be deadly for C-130 crews. On one occasion a friend of mine was injured when a shell came through the pilot's window of a C-130 attempting to drop pallets. The engineer, standing behind the pilots was killed immediately and my friend was injured just behind the engineer. How the pilot survived is beyond me. It must have passed behind his head by inches. The C-130's went to dropping cargo out the back on parachutes. But, often times, the parachutes would drift over into enemy positions. And for those that didn't, picking them up and dragging them back into the base was very dangerous

My Uncle Gilbert was in Vietnam. at Khe Sanh. He was there when it was under siege. before the siege. he was was there. He tells a little of his story in a book called THE Siege in Khe Sanh a walk in the clouds author: Eric Hammel. He received the purple 💜 for saving his Lutenient. He is my hero still. He passed away in 2007. I would love to get that book. But all the veterans that served in Vietnam. I applaud YOU! Thank You for EVERYTHING you did ❤️

Marines will always have a special place in my heart . Heros

God bless all those Marines that fought in that battle .

@chrisholland7367

2 жыл бұрын

After ww2 the French attempted to reestablish themselves in the former colony of French indo China (Vietnam) but the people understanbly wanted independence from France. In one of the biggest battles fought during that campaign was in a valley called Dien Bien Phue please excuse the spelling not sure if that's correct. The French had amassed large numbers of infantry fire bases and an air strip which had to be kept open at all cost. The only problem is that the Viet Mhin under orders had positioned artillery around the valley of these French positions and were able inflict serious damage before infantry assaults. After hours and days of fighting after numerous air drops resupply to the French garrison and a low level airborne reinforcement the French capitulated. Many hundreds were killed and wounded but hundreds went into captivity until the French government paid the Vietnamese to get there troops home. My point is that what happened to the French happened to the Americans at during this engagement in almost similar circumstances.

@bradley7706

Жыл бұрын

And all the 15-second firefights that will always be unnoticed. After searching for the enemy for a week or two, the chance encounters caused much death among my Marines. Terrible intel and politics.

@low-keyrighteous9575

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisholland7367 yeah, just watched a video about that the other day .

@low-keyrighteous9575

Жыл бұрын

@@bradley7706that's what I really search to read up on or find footage of. Marines during everyday patrol and randomly engaging in a firefight . Of course I enjoy hearing of khe sahn and how Marines literally went 77 days without sleep basically being mortared constantly everyday . But it's those every day encounters that really display the elite warrior mentality and bravery of our USMC. Marines were brave and fought with such honor .. it's a shame more folks don't hear of our men during WW2 and the island of Peleliu. Those men are my heros . Mostly all of them were just 17 18 year old young men . And what they were exposed to and maintained throughout is incredible. It displayed the tough mentality and brutality that our young Marines had to adapt to in order to meet the battle hardened japs . The carnage and barbaric behavior was evenly matched after a few days and out Marines understood the enemy they were fighting . A fierce enemy the Japanese were and they weren't going down easy . even after most of our Marines were killed , maybe 9 left of the 1st marines they were finally able to be relieved . Eugene sledge was one of those young Marines and the horrors he dealt with and lived though are told in his book the old breed . It's a shame what America has become after having such honorable and brave young fight and die only for our nation to be more concerned with nonsense and basically not even hold our Marines in the respect they truly deserve .same thing with Vietnam , so many unknown heros who partook in everyday heroic deeds that movies can't even begin to grasp the sense of pride and honor held in the truth of the moment . How many Marines really ran back into battle , back into the flying bullets to pull their fellow Marine to safety . Even a dead Marine, our Marines don't leave their fellow Marines behind. I sure wish I could have met my grandpa , he was in Korea in 1953 and I sure would have loved to know what he did as a Marine in the Korean war. I look at his photos of him in his dress blues and fill with pride , knowing my grandfather wore that uniform gives me a soft spot for Marines . They will always be the few , the proud in my mind .

My cousin JOHN SEEBOLD and I grew up in San Diego. The war machine in the ,60s was bringing millions of young men into the military. My cousin John a few years earlier and me in 1972. His marine duty took him to KHE SANH at one point. He was a wiry college boy and I remember him doing R.O.T.C. and being a frat boy. I wasn't kept informed about his time in NAM I was busy in high school and oblivious I would be drafted at some point. Then one day my parents were discussing news about my cousin being wounded in combat not life threatening but had he not been wearing his flack vest it would have been bad. This documentary has showed me the best historical information about the horrible conditions that these boys faced while been shelled constantly and unable to win any kind of victory. These marine vets earned a lot of respect.

God bless every single one of these soldiers. I can't even imagine what they went through.

@dadyrocks49

3 жыл бұрын

They went through Hell, for sure. They did their jobs. We must never forget our debt of honor to them. Father’s richest blessings to you all.

@apolonioramon7089

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your dad's lose.The job was there, to be done,by young americans.He went,and suffered the consequences of war,now some people use excuses to speak ill about Nam. I am proud your dad did his job,as i did mine. Be of great comfort, for i know,he is in heaven, for the gates were open for him, by none other than Jesus Christ. Amen

@thahuong669

3 жыл бұрын

Got bless more & more 5.9000 body bags come back home 🇺🇸 🙄😁😜🤭🤭🤭

@dadyrocks49

3 жыл бұрын

@@apolonioramon7089 Thank you for your courage and service. We too quickly forget the sacrifices that you and your fellow service members made in Vietnam. It seems like you had to fight the communists and the Oval Office at the same time. God’s peace and blessings to you and all veterans always.

@apolonioramon7089

3 жыл бұрын

@@dadyrocks49 Thank you sir

I was born in April 1966, and I've wondered my whole life who was killed in Vietnam on my birthday. I would have loved to contact the families and expressed my gratitude for their service, and let them know that I think about their loved ones who left this life on the day I entered it. But, Almighty God knows... and that's good enough for me. 🙏

@jeffestrada6857

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many innocent Vietnamese civilians died on your birthday? Hundreds? Thousands?

I was born in '67. I have nothing short of the utmost, highest respect 🙏 for all these young men. What a he'll they endured.

@meb4324

10 ай бұрын

Right me to. Was born in 67.

Thank You to My Dad and all Veterans of that terrible war for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

OP if you still out there, this here's a great documentary, well made and very informative

I had a cousin at Khe Sanh. When he came home he was never the same. One day in 75 while we were out hunting, he said he was going to take walk, we never saw him again. According to my Uncle, he was a total wreck after he got home from Nam. He would be fine one moment, and paranoid the next. When he would take one of his walks, he might be gone hours or days. But he always came home. Until that November day at least. We searched for him, but never could find him or any sign of him. My Uncle said that if he didn't want to be found, you would never find him. After 3 weeks they stopped looking. I hope he found the peace he was looking for in the end.

@johnbasiglone1219

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I understand his mindset. Life is not the same after you witness death and life of others slipping away. Life and death is real and you confront your own finite mortality. I hope you understand, I'm sure you do.

@danrees5516

4 жыл бұрын

I think I seen him with Elvis in Cincinnati the other day

@NickSerritella

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry. I hear people say WW2 vets never had those problems. Total nonsense! Can remember as a child in the early 60s many men taking their own lives or violent outbursts or silently drinking themselves to death. Just wasn't talked about then

@johnbasiglone1219

4 жыл бұрын

@@NickSerritella Nick, you are exactly correct. I was an enlisted Marine and in spite of the fact I later became an officer and aviator in the USAF, I claim the Marine Corps as my tribe; as such, I have read close to 100 books or more on the Marine Corps. One of the most beloved, respected and well known Marines was Marine Raider commander, Merritt Edson. Back when I was an enlisted Marine, I was a marksmanship coach/instructor at the weapons training range named in honor of General Edson. Every Marine who trains or is stationed at Camp Pendleton is familiar with Edson Range. Edson led his Raiders in the most pivotal land battle of the Pacific war, the battle for Edson's Ridge on Guadalcanal. Edson was a true battlefield commander, standing tall, leading from the front, walking the line, personally reassuring his Marines to standfast and keep the faith. He stood tall with knee mortar rounds bursting around him and 7mm Nambu rounds whizzing and snapping around his head. Sometime in the 1960s, after he retired as a Major General, Merritt Edson took his life. Commanders like Edson did not take the death of their men lightly. General Edson loved his Raiders and his Raiders and Marines loved him. On a personal note, my uncle flew B-24s in the 8th Air Force, flying bombing missions in Europe. In the Korean War, he flew bombing missions in B-29s. One mission he flew was the daylight portion of the strike on Dresden. Over the years, as more information came to light about the unnecessary carnage and civilian casualties in the Dresden Raid, my uncle started to develop a sense of personal guilt as a result of his part in this mission. His self imposed sense of guilt festered and coupled with the overall first hand experiences of death and destruction he and his crews were subject to, for him it became overwhelming. Around 1962, my uncle went to a V.A. hospital in Southern California. At some point he took his life by jumping 4 stories to his death. I was a young 4 year old boy at the time. I don't remember my uncle, but my older brothers said he was the kindest man you could ever meet. Yeah, this condition is nothing new, it was, as you say, not discussed. I have my opinions to how the training regimen today is not preparing the troops to handle the hardcore realities of war and are doing a disservice to our troops by softening up and lowering the induced stress that is part of basic/recruit/bootcamp training.

@jackobtthoronn5388

4 жыл бұрын

God bless his soul my prayers to your family...😞

Thank you so much for your service.I am a grown man and I am finding myself crying about what you had to go through... U.R. a true AMERICAN

As a Navy veteran from the 80s thank all of you veterans from the Vietnam era thank you for your service thank you for your sacrifice Army marines Air Force and Navy may God bless you all

My heart ❤ goes out to the veterans of the Vietnam 🇻🇳 war , I lost a good friend to agent orange , he made it back because his squad was sent on a patrol (he didn't make it that day on the patrol because of severe illness that day) , later he learned the whole squad was wiped out , I remember that eating him alive to the day he died

@B126USMC

3 жыл бұрын

There are many buried stories inside vets who fought ( any war ) that "eats " at them every day they live........no one who hasn't been in combat could ever understand the mental effects of war ....... then you have scum bags that disrespect and denigrate combat veterans ........ at least the enemy Respected you; even as he was trying to kill you. Scumbags in this country are lower than the enemy that was trying to kill me ......

@svendmelchior7172

2 жыл бұрын

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@fz1000red

2 жыл бұрын

Until I personally experienced it, I used to believe survivor's guilt and PTSD were bullshit excuses to get out of the same bad situations everybody was dealing with. Today I know better. Complex PTSD, panic attacks, and the overwhelming sensations associated with survivor's guilt have taught me to never presume I know what someone else is going through and keeping to themselves. I'm still a bit dubious about treatment and therapy for all of it, because the only thing I have realized the last few years is having to begin over, each time a counselor quits the VA and a new one starts, I have to go back through every terrible experience so they can work with me, but something is going on behind the scenes at the Veterans Administration that is driving doctors and mental health professionals away in droves. Some last a few months, others weeks, and one vanished after my first appointment. At the current rate, I'll be in my 70's by the time I achieve any positive results from my effort to regain at least part of my life.

@Dd-xt8hc

2 жыл бұрын

My guy on his 3rd tour in Vietnam he got killed at khe sanhn. He was 21 in 1968. I believe he was a point man. I am not sure what that is. We were engaged i asked him. Why are you going again. His reply the new kids coming are so scared i want to be there for them. He was a very good man from West Plains,Mo. A marine. R I P LARRY

@datroof2043

2 жыл бұрын

@@B126USMC Absolutely, it's a damn shame how the lowlifes treated the heros that fought in that horrible war. I don't give a damn what anyone did to the enemy or their wives or kids. If someone was trying to kill me and mine I'd want to wipe out the whole damn population so it could never happen again. Most of the disrespectful young punks now would surrender before the war even started if there was a draft. You and all who serve have my utmost respect. Thank You!!!

Thank all you Veteran’s for your Service!

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO WHAT OTHERS COULDN'T & WOULDN'T !

@carlitobrigante6304

4 жыл бұрын

Yanks shouldn't have been in Vietnam.

@richardnixon4345

4 жыл бұрын

Most of them peeled potatoes.. don’t get too teary eyed

@petehenry7878

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardnixon4345 I'm going to take your comment as some of that dark humor G I's are known for. I imagine REMF's did peel a lot of potatoes, but grunts were lucky to get green eggs and ham.

@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists

3 жыл бұрын

what service exactly ? Dang man, use your brain and dont speak propaganda no one can use. Pointless !

My brother was there Milo Bragg USMC said he was wet for a month continually during monsoon season on patrol I believe he said he has passed away in 2013 .We miss him .Bless you all

Where was their recognition. Where their medals. Some of those brave men who were never signalized in a public ceremony, yet still walk silently with heads held high unknown among us.

@billgonzales2339

3 жыл бұрын

they came home to nothing no recognition no parade no celabrations just booze and drugs to forget my brother came home a lucky one he did not die there

@patrickdosch5361

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to these brave soldiers; Nam was a victory against China and Sovier communism; if we did nt fight it, the world would be rulesd by commies.

@lesterpaul9657

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickdosch5361 That' s what politicians and mass media told you. Wake up. The only one who won was the industrial military complex. You must be proud to sacrified so many men for these bastards.

@carlos6867

3 жыл бұрын

These men can't home and we're spit on.

I grew up during the war. My brother a soldier. I was only 9 and I knew what was going on. Understood to the fullest. These men were always looked upon by me with the highest regards. I took part in their 20 yrs late parade. Every pub in Manhattan had it's in it. 1 of the best days of my life being amongst the finest men in my country. I shortly followed into the army. More then just an adventure! Gods speed!

@lewiefrazier1041

2 жыл бұрын

I was just kid too, but had a cousin, Mike Stribling, who was killed in Feb 1967. He was 19.So, I have huge respect for those who fought in Vietnam, and other vets as well

@dasmuss6174

Жыл бұрын

@@lewiefrazier1041 19?, just a bloody kid, so sad, so much respect for the vets, I’m not sure they make ‘em like they used to anymore 👍🇦🇺🍻🍻

My older brother is a Vet I have nothing but full respect and love for every Veteran my name is Michael in Ohio

Thank you all endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!!! ✝️🇺🇲✝️

Just Brutal. Thank You to everyone who served and thank you to everyone who still are. Much respect.

@jenzeglis113

4 жыл бұрын

Also thanks for making this series!

@rtchow3000

4 жыл бұрын

never too late to give honor where is due. i love America and will still die for this adopted country. an orphan from Hong Kong came to US in 1955 as ten-year-old boy raised in Greenville, MS.

@richardkirk5098

3 жыл бұрын

I am a teacher. I want the heroes of Khe Sahn to know that I will make it my business to teach the story of their valor.

God bless these brave men! That had to be the closest place to hell. I cannot even comprehend what they went through. Thank you for your service! 💜

Man I hope this heart felt thank you reaches those that served and sacrificed there are folks out here that appreciate everything y’all did and do for this country. My wish is that this government will do everything they can to make sure that y’all are taken care of.

@buiviethoang6184

3 жыл бұрын

A meaningless fight ... casualties on both sides! ... the murderers who brought bombs to our country .. our country has fought against foreign invaders for thousands of years. Come in peace you will get flowers ... Come in war you will get war. This people cannot be subdued

@NikoHL

2 жыл бұрын

The war in Vietnam was a not a war for the US. The Vietnamese never threatened the US in N any way. It was a war for Vietnamese sovereignty against a foreign invader and their puppet govt in Saigon.

@kingdedede9135

Жыл бұрын

Sacrifice for their country? If their country cared, they wouldn’t have sent them there in the first place. US military are victims of their own corrupt foreign policy.

My dad was at the first battle of Khe Sahn. The siege gets the most attention but there was a battle there way before that.

I was watching an interview of a vietnam veteran , an army grunt whos platoon were badly overrun by the vc and hw was talking about after they had finally got medivac out of the area . Wo many in his pkatoon were killed and shot but the guy who was being interviewed wasnt to bad and he spoke about when they had gotten to the medical wing and how all the beds were full when he was in there the Marines from khe sahn were coning in amd he went into detail about the carnage and gore that those Marines who were brough in experienced . Marines that were so shot up with holes , their pants and shirts were just worn away from weating the same stuff but Marines that had their fingers shot off and were fingerless . Just unreal sight

Bless them all. As a teen, my my folks watched progress daily. So horrifying. Strong,, brave young men. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Thank you for all of your services in my Fatherland 51 years ago.

@quandong4448

4 жыл бұрын

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@tungtran602

4 жыл бұрын

Forgotten war, forgotten sodiers. Both sides north and south, USA and Vc . Many die, blood and dead body. Only Sissy who never hold up the gun talk about it. Peace to the world and respect all sodiers who died in Vn, that my dad feeling

@Morningstar_Actual

4 жыл бұрын

Such a sad war for both sides. Peace and love to all

@raymondramirez3547

4 жыл бұрын

Nguyen, when I first saw Vietnam, I feel in love with the country and its people. Everything was so beautiful. It's too bad there was a war there.

@rtchow3000

3 жыл бұрын

hello Nguyen, this is bob. i was stationed in Bien Hoa AFB 1967-68 went through 1968 tet offensive. i was supporting the engine shop used in F100 fighter. i met a Chinese QC in bien hoa AFB during security duty. his name is Boa/Bao. have a picture taken with him while he and i were off duty. we went to Saigon for a movie. still have the B/W photo on the giant soldier status in Saigon thoroughfare. i also befriended a Vietnamese captain in the supply inside the base. i have a lot of horrors and a great time in Vietnam. once the tet offensive occurred, i lost track of these friends, not sure they made it to the USA during 1975 refugee airlift during the Paris peace talks. thank God i survived the tet but got wounded during one of the 45 days nightly bombardment of 122mm into our base in February 1968. after Viet Nam pcs tour, i went to HK to marry my fiance in sept 1968. again i had to go to Vietnam Tan Son Nhut base with the C130 the 7th calvary detachment two times 90 days TDY from Taiwan CCK AFB in TaiChung. again i thank God for protecting me during these two Vietnam trips. i finally left the USAF in 1971. i'm living in Tracy California. if you live near we can chat more.

today, north vietnam has turned the khe sanh marine base into a museum and park. it is very beautiful and displays numerous military items left behind. bomb craters can still be seen in the surrounding hills.

The Vets deserve so much for their sacrifice. To see them hurting to this day is shameful to the country. The whole deal was just madness. Those boys went to hell and for what in the end?

@cincoy3679

3 жыл бұрын

War a illegal way for murder.

No matter whether you agree with the War or not you still have to give credit to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line. I think once they got there they were only fighting for survival for themselves and their mates. It wasn't for any grand, lofty ideal anymore. Once you see men getting blown to bits and dead bodies it gets real. I didn't go to Vietnam since I was in the USCG band being flown around the country to play in parades and such. In a C130 and that was a great plane. It could land on the smallest airstrips and I swear it could stop in about 200 yards. But hats off to the men who saw combat and lived and died. There was a lot of luck in surviving, I'm sure, especially at Khe Sanh.

@pauloliver1842

4 жыл бұрын

of course you mean all men

@richardhoseason7151

4 жыл бұрын

no you don't

Hey brother matt I absolutely agree I was weekend warrior they call but yet I raised my right to defend and hold & protect this country, I was army national guard " 121st infantry brigade in Tifton CSC trained on 81 mm but later transferred to 11 hotel I served from 1979-1985 & I agree my or our service nothing compares! Thank u brother for time u did serve God bless you

I'm so glad Khe Sanh didn't end up as another Dienbienphu . The Marines were awesome during this seige , and they also had great artillery and air support .

@ThomasBeaulieu-by2ti

10 ай бұрын

And the 1st Air Cav broke thru the NVA forces to break the siege at Khe Sanh for the Marines

God bless America and our Veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸

We had skivvies but I never wore them. They had a tendency to chafe your inner thighs because of the high humidity combined with all the walking patrols. I was a Hospital Corpsman attached to Mike 3/9 at the Khe Sahn Firebase in 1969. It was a real adventure!

Wow... I watched this documentary series back in the mid 90s on the TLC channel... even recorded them on VHS tape.!!

your service and their service is what makes these times happen we all worked together hey Matt thank you for your service

My friend Kelly Hurst ,help carve the lady Washington , was a medic at khe san took a round under the arm giving a soldier a drink of water, right as he was leaving.. the 7.62 by 39 rattled back and forth between the armor plates in his vest and really screwed him up . Kelly was a great man that cared for others . He is greatly missed .

The flag story,man that was so great,ty all for your services to the world.

Thank you Lionheart Films, I find joy in watching actual American history documentaries during this season of the lockdown.

@baluonghuu4222

2 жыл бұрын

Tôi đang ở VN cũng mùa khóa cửa . Tôi cố xem lại những hình ảnh đau thương mà thế hệ trước đã đi qua . Tôi mong muốn nước VN của tôi và ACMERICAN mãi mãi yên lành

R.I.P. Dickie Parker a better man I have never known. Gentle to all and a kind man sent to war that took his life from love ones all. We miss him still...Buford, Georgia.

Uncommon courage uncommon heroism thank you all veterans

@robertdevans8639

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Pamela how are you doing

I lost my uncle in 1967 he was a marine he was in recon his name was Gary Marbutt. I would like to say thanks for all yall have done for us and my God bless all of yall

@danc3583

3 жыл бұрын

Many forgotten fights on many forgotten fields, many open wounds that time will never heal. As long as I’m alive someone will remember and be grateful

@aaronhiggins1774

3 жыл бұрын

Ur uncle died for nothing .

@robertdevans8639

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Karl how are you doing

@karlbryan5893

2 жыл бұрын

I was in from 1978 to 1994 I got hurt in 1992 of May 30 and wish I was still in .

@karlbryan5893

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertdevans8639 fine and you. I was in the Army from 1978 two 1994 of August. I was in second armored division the last 10 years and I got hurt May of 92 and I got 100% service connected and wish I was still in

Yeah miss you brother. I bow to all our veterans warriors .

My Father in law was there in 67. Watching this makes me appreciate how easy i had it in Farah.

My mother's youngest brother was in the airforce in Saigon when this happened. His job was to arm and refuel the fighter bombers. When he came home he told me about the battle from his perspective. He said the airbase operated 24/7 non stop he worked 12 hr shifts loading planes which he said were stacked up 3 levels deep above the base waiting to land and take off again.

@rtchow3000

Жыл бұрын

i was stationed in Bien Hoa AFB, 3rd FMS F-100 fighter jet engine shop 1967-68; you are right about the 12 hrs 24/7 work load, no one complained. during the Tet Offensive Feb 1968, all hell broke loose as the VC was trying to overrun our base. i was an place with the AP to guard the base perimeter. at 2-3 am, first rocket passed by, most frightening sound bc one never know where it will land. our post was at the bank of the Mekong River. during the firefight along with the C-130 Spooky gunship firing the gatlly rounds, i can see the red loop curl downward as the sky lited up with flares. when it was over, few of our F-100 were destroyed when the VC overran the main gate perimeter. Thank God for HIs mercy to make it possible to marry my fiancee in Hong Kong September 1968.

Thank you for sharing these Volumes. I really wish our younger generations can learn from all of this! I served much later. This was my Parents War. I'm fortunate enough to have learned so much that I took into my service. I definitely have a unique respect for the Men and Women who served in Vietnam. o7 #WWG1WGA

@SamSeabee1

4 жыл бұрын

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@fuuz642

4 жыл бұрын

Well they were kids forced in one big pointless war crime who in the end got their asses kicked out by the vietnamese. Not much to respect I'd say

@jdisdetermined

4 жыл бұрын

@@fuuz642 you respect the sacrifice the soldiers made, regardless of the war and your opinion of it, they bravely fought and died for their country..

@fuuz642

4 жыл бұрын

@@jdisdetermined I don't respect the bravery of the nazi soldiers and what they did for their country. I respect the bravery of my grandfather who fought them. There are bad guys and good guys in this world you know. Those waging a war of aggression are war criminals, thus bad guys. It's really a fairly simple matter, not very hard to understand.

@cheyennejohnson3328

4 жыл бұрын

@@fuuz642 the NVA and VC didn't kick anybody's ass. LBJ is who kicked the US military the most by not allowing it to do its job. (Denying assaults on NVA and VC supply routes, Denying artillery strikes on strategically significant enemy bunkers and supply's. Almost every single man to man engagement the US forces would win. The USMC waded through dead enemy every time they were given the opportunity. Hard to fight a war when the enemy will set up artillery in the middle of a village then shell your base whilst Washington denys you authority to send shells back.

I love documentary s like this ...you get a real feel for what they went through.if only we had a better leader to win that war.no game plan to win.only costly lives of brave men.

May God always Bless these boys... MEN!! My brother came home in a body bag🎖

@maryannhope8276

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry.

@scottsteel2395

2 жыл бұрын

😞

I was with the 1st CAV divison when we releived the jarheads at Khe Sahn, Operation Pegasus in March 68. Two days after we got there, we could not find anyone to fight. We replaced 3,000 marines with 400 men in an understrenth battalion. The marines were simply no equipped to fight the VN war. They were still fighting WWII in 68.

Thank you, Marines. We are grateful for your sacrifices. Semper Fi. Christopher McCain-Nguyen