A great bunch of young men doing what their country asked them to do. When you see them as old men out and about today thank them and welcome them home while you Hava a chance. I and they will appreciate it.
Thanks for posting this. I was with the 62d Engr Bn (Land Clearing) and attended hat Christmas show. It was completely jammed, with easily about 30,000 guys all hooting and hollering in the large amphitheater on Long Binh, as you can both see and hear! I didn't even get a seat until I climbed up the back of the bleachers in the back to watch it from "the gods." Bob Hope was a good man. English born, he became an American legend and an honorary U.S. veteran, via an act of Congress! Troops will always, always remember him.
I was a 24 year old c-130 copilot that flew the Bob Hope show around SEA in 1969... It was a blast meeting Bob Hope and the entourage to include Neil Armstrong
I was in IIFFV 5th/ 2nd AWSP and was sweating my ass off... needed that break. We had a lottery to see who and how many could be there. I spent 2 1/2 consecutive there...69-71. Bob Hope was a Saint... and now he makes God laugh.
I was with the 57th Signal Co. at Long Binh in 1969-70 and I was among the crowd that came to see Bob. Not many good memories of RVN but this is one of them.
saw show with my cousin. we were stationed at bien hoa ab. civil engineering squadron. it was the best. 2 years earlier i was watching the show at home
I had been in country about three or four weeks. I was directing traffic nearby and never got to see the show but I remember hearing the cheering and such from the arena. I was with the 615th Military Police.
His last stop in Vietnam Dec 28-1969, i have Bob on 8mm video just after the show. Im not sure this was 1969 though, because i thought Miss World that year was from India, others included Dean Martins Gold Diggers, and Connie Stevens--God bless Bob Hope he was a Hellva man!!
I remember getting there late, man It was packed could only get glimpses of the stage and I could hear bob and the band. After seeing the crowd I realized how large of a base long binh was i hat no idea until that day. Hey maybe i should climbed a telephone pole HaH HaH 720th mp's
God bless Bob Hope and all those that performed with him in all the stinking hell holes that we served in from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. 615th MP Co, 18th MP Brigade, Long Binh.
At the end of this show I was one of the first on stage to get Bob's autograph on my jungle hat. There was a pic that was in the papers with this shot and I've been looking for it ever since. It was either a AP or UP release. The Register in Fon Du Lac, WI had it on the front page. Anybody have any info?
Chet Will Well sir that is not me ;) Her name is Kerry Washington a very talented actress and a beautiful women :) And I really hope you will find that picture, I'm sure it means a lot to you. As someone who doesn't live in the US ( I'm from Belgium ) I think Bob Hope is a true hero for many who were involved in Vietnam. I've watched a lot of these shows and I really think they should bring them back for the troops to still laugh even though they are far far away from home. Thanks for reading.
God Bless Bob Hope for being their with us. Our country turned on us and when we returned to U.S. soil they dished out more of the same. What a shit ride for nothing.
oh boy 69 yr of induction seattle Washington winter dreary and everyone who was inducted said they were bored and what the hell !! fast forward 2015 and were trading partners go figure???
I was happy to attend the USO Show in Long Binh in 1969. I was with the 1st Cav stationed at Tay Ninh West.
A great bunch of young men doing what their country asked them to do. When you see them as old men out and about today thank them and welcome them home while you Hava a chance. I and they will appreciate it.
Thanks for posting this. I was with the 62d Engr Bn (Land Clearing) and attended hat Christmas show. It was completely jammed, with easily about 30,000 guys all hooting and hollering in the large amphitheater on Long Binh, as you can both see and hear! I didn't even get a seat until I climbed up the back of the bleachers in the back to watch it from "the gods." Bob Hope was a good man. English born, he became an American legend and an honorary U.S. veteran, via an act of Congress! Troops will always, always remember him.
I was a 24 year old c-130 copilot that flew the Bob Hope show around SEA in 1969... It was a blast meeting Bob Hope and the entourage to include Neil Armstrong
I was 19 and just got in country in early Dec 69 - Remember vividly this whole show! 44th Medical Brigade!! 43 years ago - OMG !!
I was in IIFFV 5th/ 2nd AWSP and was sweating my ass off... needed that break. We had a lottery to see who and how many could be there. I spent 2 1/2 consecutive there...69-71. Bob Hope was a Saint... and now he makes God laugh.
I was there 199th LIB ,Bob was wonderful ,great what he did for the troops !
My dad Bob Crain at 3:54 with the cross on his neck.
Thanks the show 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
I saw Bob from a bed at 3rd field hospital in Saigon.This was great to see ,thank you you tube.
I was with the 57th Signal Co. at Long Binh in 1969-70 and I was among the crowd that came to see Bob. Not many good memories of RVN but this is one of them.
Love seeing the engineer castle on his right shoulder. Connects me to all these people.
I was with the 1st Cav Div and saw his show. Was one of the 4 guys on stage with Connie Stevens (What a trip)
saw show with my cousin. we were stationed at bien hoa ab. civil engineering squadron. it was the best. 2 years earlier i was watching the show at home
I was at Long Binh at the time, but I was on duty and couldn't go to see Bob Hope.
I had been in country about three or four weeks. I was directing traffic nearby and never got to see the show but I remember hearing the cheering and such from the arena. I was with the 615th Military Police.
I was "D" company troop command dec1969-nov1970 MoTown JOE here
Thank you for the memories
NICE the Bob Hope Christmas USO Tour! Thank you for posting :-)
I was with the 549th Lt. Maintenance Co.
I was in that audience.
His last stop in Vietnam Dec 28-1969, i have Bob on 8mm video just after the show. Im not sure this was 1969 though, because i thought Miss World that year was from India, others included Dean Martins Gold Diggers, and Connie Stevens--God bless Bob Hope he was a Hellva man!!
Saw Bob Hope at Camp Eagle in 1969.
I remember getting there late, man It was packed could only get glimpses of the stage and I could hear bob and the band. After seeing the crowd I realized how large of a base long binh was i hat no idea until that day. Hey maybe i should climbed a telephone pole HaH HaH 720th mp's
God bless Bob Hope and all those that performed with him in all the stinking hell holes that we served in from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. 615th MP Co, 18th MP Brigade, Long Binh.
At the end of this show I was one of the first on stage to get Bob's autograph on my jungle hat. There was a pic that was in the papers with this shot and I've been looking for it ever since. It was either a AP or UP release. The Register in Fon Du Lac, WI had it on the front page. Anybody have any info?
I hope you find it sir, and thank you for your service !
Thank you, pretty lady.
Chet Will Well sir that is not me ;) Her name is Kerry Washington a very talented actress and a beautiful women :)
And I really hope you will find that picture, I'm sure it means a lot to you. As someone who doesn't live in the US ( I'm from Belgium )
I think Bob Hope is a true hero for many who were involved in Vietnam.
I've watched a lot of these shows and I really think they should bring them back for the troops to still laugh even though they are far far away from home.
Thanks for reading.
I saw the show on the 14th of December 1969 in Lai Khe!
I was at FSB Iron 1. Was able to send 5 of my troops back, but I missed it!
Got see to Bob and Gold diggers get off of the plane at Bien Hoa air base.... and got to to see the show at Long Bien , live on Armed Forces TV
God Bless Bob Hope for being their with us. Our country turned on us and when we returned to U.S. soil they dished out more of the same. What a shit ride for nothing.
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was with the 557th MP ..and was a guard on the left side of the stage...
Boy, that Miss World,
I wanna tell ya,
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.........
Does anyone know the exact date of the show in Long Binh?
I was there but don't remember the date... Had only been in-country about one month... Seems like it was around the middle of Dec 69...
oh boy 69 yr of induction seattle Washington winter dreary and everyone who was inducted said they were bored and what the hell !! fast forward 2015 and were trading partners go figure???
Propaganda.