My Infantry/Door Gunner tour in Vietnam
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- I served with the 25th Infantry out of Cu Chi and Tay Nihn. I served with A/3/22nd Infantry as a rifleman and temporary squad leader. I then volunteered to be a door gunner on a helicopter with B company, 25th Aviation. I was incountry for over 14 months and ETS'ed out of Vietnam
here is my judgement: You are a hero for answering your country's call...You are a hero for walking into harm's way...You are a hero for sustaining the terrible loss of friends...You are a hero for surviving and triumphing these many years whilst carrying the memories you must have..Thankyou and God Bless you for your service. linda
I could not say it better. Three uncles and many close friends in that war.
Same here.
So many bitter memories...……….
I'm so glad you made it through! …...God Bless!
@Ssaa nn You're an idiot for opening your mouth. Never miss a good opportunity to shut up.
@Ssaa nn If you are an American you are a stupid, ungrateful idiot! If you are a foreigner you can rot in hell!
I regret that you weren't welcomed home after your tour. It's way too late, but welcome home.
Never too late to welcome home a soldier. I'm a truck driver and when I come across a Vietnam Veteran, I always shake their hand and welcome them home. My father was a Vietnam Veteran and I have respect for these men and women who served over there. They had a rough tine there and back state side.
I remember before " going back to the world" as we called it our flight was briefed in the staging area before boarding our " freedom bird" we were told to change into civilian clothes as soon as possible. Vets were not welcome at the airports back home and harrassed. That was 1969. I'm happy the attitude has changed for vets coming home today.
@@rickdaystar477 I still cant believe people acted like that and I wasn't even apart of it
At least the USA is now looking after the veterans British government couldn't give a flying fuck about us
Damn right!!!!
Jim Long is my Dad! ♥️ This was so wonderful for my family to stumble upon. Thank you for sharing your memories.
It was meant to be, Sarah!
I hope Robin sees your comment.
Welcome home to Jim Long!
Sarah Thank You for your fathers service
Hi Sarah, WOW, I’m glad you found this, I just found your comment today, hope Jim is ok, been a while since we talked. He was a good friend, we went through some crazy stuff, my Brother!
@@RobinLauer It all look pretty exciting when I was 7 and watching ROCKETSHIP 7 from $um Dung Place in Canada N of Buffalo N.Y....1970 was a different time , 10,000 DAYS later I would have a different understanding of things.....Welcome home Soldier.
@@jafo766 Thanks, I spent a lot of my youth in Cobden, Ontario, could have skipped out there and made a life but duty called, plus family, two brothers where vets. Thanks
You did right sir. Thank you for holding the line so that I too could have the honor to serve after you.
Thank You, Welcome Home Brother
Hear hear!
From one vet to another. Thank you
@@donnyanderson3480 Navy Nuclear Power here. My humble Thanks to you both, Brothers. PEACE!
Robin I was 14 years old when you guys where coming home . I am appalled on how you guys where treated by our us people when you came home. They should be ashamed . Glad you made it Robin
Same here Rick! Our neighbors lost their oldest son during the Tet Offensive. Us young kids knew and looked up to him. That made this thing personal for us, and even more painful to watch the way his fellow soldiers were treated coming back!
Dont worry about being judged....those who have no civil service are quick to judge and they have a yellow streak down their back
Thanks. Appreciate your thoughts.
There are only two reasons why this 71 year old did not go to Vietnam. 1, is because anyone with a lick of sense knew that it was a total lie combined with extremely strong hegemonic desires for old men to send young men to wars. And least we forget about military industrial complex.
It is all about the money. Not too much different from a federal prison system.
Two. I know me. And if I served I would come back in a body bag because I am profoundly fearless about anything I believe in.
@@danmaynard5631 Many have more than a "lick of sense". The master manipulators seek to play upon ego and emotion to obscure their true motives. There's a whole sector of government dedicated to mind control. Many get swept up in the hysteria of the herd as recent years clearly show. Fear, guilt, "duty" all weaponized...
Wow, they are some stunning memories there. Until someone has walked in your shoes they have no right to judge. Thank you for putting these, your memories up.
Thanks, appreciate your thoughts.
I was on the mountain in 68. Rescued a chopper crash crew in early 68. They came. In to low and crashed.
Thank you for your service. Must be tough memories for you even now after so much time. Thank you for sharing. We should always remember and honor the sacrifice our service people make.
Mama's Basecamp that's a page in my history book,I keep to my self. thanks for careing
Welcome home. My older brother Bobny served in Nam. We were very close. Bobby passed away about 10yrs ago. Miss him alot.
Thanks for the welcome home, sorry to hear about you brother Bobby, he served his country
hey brorther,doesnt really matter what people think,they havent been you,have they?
Thanks
Ken Shaw, you are absolutely right! Thank you for your service. God bless you.
That’s your story! Embrace it....thank you for sharing part of your story with us.
Thanks, I wasn't sure how this would be accepted but kind words like yours have made it a positive experience.
Served with the 25th ID, 1/27 Wolfhounds, 68-69. What memories this brought back Many emotions while watching it. Thanks for sharing.
DomTurdo
Thank you for your service sir. Had 2 brothers who served in Nam 1 came back with a broken back, the other brother came back untouched, physically.
@@JAAB9296 Thank you, John. I totally understand "untouched physically".
Thanks, I remember sitting around the bunker in the evening hearing that the Wolfhounds are in deep shit, sent a chill up my neck as darkness fell, long days, longer nights, welcome home my Brother Dom Turdo....hope you are doing well and life has been good.
@@RobinLauer Thank you, Robin. I am enjoying life and grateful that I have a with wife, kids and grandkids. Some of our :brothers" never got the chance. "Welcome Home"
Wolfhounds is still there. I personally know three soldiers who have served as Wolfhounds. I'm currently serving in 1st ID with two soldiers that came from the 25th in Hawaii. The third is actually from my small town in Pennsylvania. I didn't know where he served but one of the men in my current unit served with him and talked about the 25th. When I asked what "Gibson's" first name was, it all clicked. Funny how small the grunt community is.
I am 65 and just missed this by a year or so espectfully my dad was in Japan after surrender occupation he was a paratrooper if not for the atomic bomb I doubt he would have survived I have a first cousin also a door gunner he has shared some things about that and I listen with empathy not being there and not knowing but caring very honesty God bless.
I remember reading that being a door gunner had the shortest life span in Nam. Scary shit for sure. Glad you made it home safe. It’s easy to tell that you’re a good person just by the way you compliment others. I hope you’re doing okay. No judging from me, just respect.
My tour fron 1966 to 1967 was in a tuck hauling supplies to phu bia,and hue.Not too bad except when you got hit from above on the ridges.. Hugged the tires a many a time.. Hey i made it tho....
Thanks, tough duty those convoys, you never knew what to expect.
I also served in the 25th in 68-69. A Co 2/27 Wolfhounds. You covered a lot of territory I'm familiar with. Glad you returned and maybe now getting some of the respect you actually deserve. I was a grunt and thanked many a door gunner as I exited/jumped from a Huey. It was a hell of an experience for a kid that entered Vietnam as a 19 year old and returned as a 21 year old shell of what I thought I would be.
Thank you for your service as I may have personally benefited from your being there with me.
Thanks, Well Said Wolfhound. I am glad you made it home also, I know you saw your share of hard times. I was the same, 19, came home weeks before my 21st B'Day. I hope you have had a good life, you earned it.
Robin, you kind of took our place in the 25th. I served as a grunt with the 1/14th golden dragons from July 67 till the first of August 68 when we all (3rd brigade 25 inf) were transferred to the 4th inf at pleiku. Most a of the guys that were there at the time of the transfer remained 25th at heart, but we did our duty and fought the NVA more than the vc. From 1 July 1967 to February 6 68 our battalion lost 110 Kia and 258 wounded. I was wounded at lz hardcore on 6th of February. That month alone, in 20 days, after the 6th, we had 40 Kia and 150 wounded. Welcome home brother.
You story is chilling, I don't know what to say. I hope you have had a good life.
holy crap you guys are straight badasses thank you for your service.
My dad did 3 tours as a Marine 65-66, 67-68, 70-71 my uncle was killed on his second tour in 69 my dad volunteered for his second tour he had been home 5 months before he returned. My dad retired from the Corps as a master gunny with 30 years. I followed in his footsteps along with my brother. I wish all Vietnam vets got the welcome home we did u so deserved it. WELCME HOME BROTHERS!!!!!
Thanks for posting this video. It brought back memories. Drafted into the army and landed in Vietnam on April Fool's Day of nineteen sixty eight. Killed my first enemy soldier as a bunker guard at a signal relay station camp on top of Nui Ba Den. That ground attack cost us twenty seven soldiers and two Vietnamese civilians. Was transfered as a replacement to C company 4th of the 9th Tropic Lightening Division after C Company sustained heavy casualties. We were called "The Manchus". Saw my last action during a ground attack of a " bait for the enemy" camp called Mole City One. A North Vietnamese battalion got hurt that night. But so did we. During a twelve month tour lost two commanding officers, one executive officer, a young lieutenant who was my platoon leader and so many young enlisted men who were at the beginning of adult lives that ended too soon. Memories of the dead linger in my mind. No joy. No satisfaction.
The worst night of my life came on the top of Nui, 8/18/68, that was a hell of a place when the fog rolled in. I have learned not to dwell on it.
Respect Sir from a Canuck that walked the walk - that song tho modern movie material - still haunts me - you take care sir
Thank You. I was dating a young lady from Noranda, Quebec (I have a long Canadian history), I visited her just before I left for Nam, went from -26 to 95plus degrees in a week, Thanks for your service to your Great country, you are the best of the best
My brother was from St John's Newfoundland he was KIA on Aug 22 1968 at FSB BUELL
Hi Robin; I was there with you in the 25th Inf. at Cu Chi, 66-67. I remember those "hooches" I even remember the old spin out washing machines we had near the latrine. I also volunteered as you did for, door gunner after the Tett offensive. They needed door gunners in Saigon so that's where they sent me. It's very emotional looking at the pictures of the base camp, we were under so many mortar attacks. I don't know if you remember the rocket that took out the mess-hall. Wow, there is a whole flood of emotions coming back now. Loved all my brothers from that hell hole.
Thank You For Your Service & WELCOME HOME!🇺🇸
Thank you for your service. Your ALL true heroes. Welcome home my brother
How can ten dislike, hero beyond hero's. Thanks for sharing
Thanks
Sad and Sweet. 11B10 - served with the AMERICAL in '71
Thanks, Glad you made it back, Welcome Home, we are Brothers
Thank You for your sacrifice..Welcome home Sir...
23rd,96th,98th,?Chu Lai,...?
Welcome home, soldier!
My father toured twice piloting A-4 Skyhawks.
My eldest brother toured twice as a crew chief gunner on Hueys.
Both survived.
My mother died of cancer during that time but I believe the strain did most of the work.
Your family gave a lot, sorry for your loss. Thanks for the comments.
You did the right thing serving in Vietnam. I was there in 68-69 at DaNang. I volunteered and never forget the lessons that I learned there. Keep strong.
Thanks, Welcome Home.
I did not know George Grinnell but I was in country when he was killed in a crash, a couple of my friends knew him said he was a fearless pilot .
@@jaywalker712 Yes he was, he flew Cobra's when I was there so I never did fly with him. I was on R&R in Hong Kong, I saw him at a park with a young lady, it was to be his bride, everyone knew about her, I gave him a nod and he replyed the same. I heard the sad news of his death after I got home.
A lot of my friends did not come back , after 2 tours part of me didn't come home.
You have nothing to be sorry about.
Thank You.
Thank you for your service. People should live by the credo "judge not lest ye be judged". You answered the call and fought for your country.
Thank You
How??? Vietnam didn't invite the US in!
Thank you for serving our country the USA! My husband was a Marine with G/3/11 1ts Mar. Div. I Corps. He thought highly of all you brazen chopper pilots. Dan flew in the CH-34 and CH-53 with their gun sections 105mm Howitzer to the bush. They always had two Cobras flying shotgun where ever they went. Thank you for your wonderful story and pictures. The music brought me to tears... God Bless.
Brother. No judging here. I served 20-years as a Marine grunt from 1982-2002. I didn't go to Nam but my two oldest brother's served in Nam with the 9th ID. Much respect sir!!! --- Semper Fi!!!!
Thank you for you service, I also volunteered to be a Door Gunner.
Gunner Bob
1/4 Cav D Troop Air, 1st I. D.
Thanks, Hope it all worked out for you and you have had a good life, Welcome Home.
50 years ago that seems like only yesterday, welcome home brother. Now that I am 70 I know the end of that war is drawing near.
You "did right" then....and it is still right today. God bless you and my friends & relatives who did not return from Vietnam. "Patrick Magee...MIA to this day"
Thank You.
Thank you for your service and thanks for sharing these great photographs
Thanks
Greatest respect 21 year retired 11 bravo combat veteran Iraq 03-04
Thank You Brother, You had my upmost support and respect. I felt the uneasiness of war for you as Iraq developed.
@@RobinLauer hello I did my best as a E6 infantry squad leader but I have to credit your generation for teaching and preparing me for war in the military. I joined the army in 1986 my whole chain of command from Pvt to E5 was Vietnam vet s especially in Korea in 87-92 those individuals taught and made me who I am I learned alot from Vietnam vets this country history piss me off about you guys the ones I served with were the infantry God's and true professionals that in almost every case got drafted. I have seen people bad mouth Vietnam vet s and I stepped in and went ballistic on them. I saw alot but not like you different time different day I went to jungle school in Panama it sucked butt rather spend 2 years in Korea or Iraq endstate you guys are the true patriots I volunteered bet you got drafted and made to go and served honorable . It's people like you that once made this country . Hopefully it will come back.
Thank you for your service and welcome home I lost my dad in 2014 due to circumstances from Vietnam he was a combat engineer 20th engineer brigade attached to the 25th infantry division God bless our vets.
Thank You, Sorry about your Dad, I hope you are doing well in spite of your loss.
Thank you sir, my father was a Door Gunner with the 1st Air Calvary, your gentlemen's Hellish experience truly softened and improved ours(OIF/ OEF Veterans). All my thanks and prayers are with you. Semper Fi
Thank You, I hope your dad is doing well, Thanks Marine for your service.
I walk free today because of your service, I judge you honorable and a true hero! May god ease your burdens for you! Thank you
Came for the canoeing (French River video)...stayed for your memories of a young man in a tough situation. Life is complicated. Thx for sharing!
Thank you for your service
..... From a former (peacetime '85-87) Huey crewman
I'm full of respect for the job you took on . It is still a horrible way to be brought into manhood. I'm glad you found the serenity of the wild. Brian 77
Door gunners and tunnel rats, brass balls!
Thanks.
A very well done video Robin. It was very stirring in a positive way. Thank you for your service.
Thank You For Service!!! And For Posting This Video!! You did what people sit around talking about in Bars, but never did. I do not know you, but my hat is off to you, for your Brave Service!!!
Glad you made it back to the world bro. (1st Aviation attached to the 25th at Dau Tieng 69-70)
Hey Dan, Thanks for the comment, we are Brothers, hope you have had a good life. I always like that 1st Aviation patch, great unit.
Robin, Thank you for your service. May God walk with you and carry you in your struggles. Thank you Sir for sharing you have my utmost respect. The people who judge have never been in your shoes. You Sir are a hero to me. Thank you.
Thanks, Very nice thoughts, I appreciate it.
No judgment here, thank you for your service and welcome home. God bless
Thank You
I take my hat off to you soldier. Thank you for your service. I too served in the Army Sep '66-Sep'69. It was an ugly time.
Emotional to watch, thank you for sharing, and thank you for your service.
Thank You
Wow. Thanks for sharing. This was during the time I was there and in Cu Chi, Dau Tieng, the convoy and helicopter routes to and from Saigon Mortuary. What a time.
Thanks for the reply, glad you made it back, hope all is well.
Thank you for your service to our country.
My uncle was 25th ID, 4th/9th Co A from Dec 67 - Dec 68.
We walked the same ground, hope your uncle is doing well, tell him I said Welcome Home Brother
WOW what a great pictorial presentation of your war days in Viet Nam. Bless you for your service to our country.
My uncle Klaus was over there for two tours. He recently passed away. God bless you and all the other young men in all branches of our armed services.
Thank You, and I Thank your uncle.
Thank you for your service! Welcome back young man!
God Bless you sir. Thank you for your service during a difficult time in this great country's history. And welcome home!! 🇺🇸
Thank you for your brave service to our country. May Almighty God bless you and yours!
Thank You, I am blessed.
You guys were the hero’s of my youth. I remember so well. May God bless you immensely.
Thanks
Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your memories and pictures. My dad also served in Vietnam and was stationed at Cu Chi in late '67 to early '68. He regularly mentions his time in Vietnam but never goes into detail. It's important for veterans to share their stories and all of us that are free because of their sacrifices need to pay attention and show respect.
You certainly have earned all my respect along with your fellow service members and the great women who served along side you . Thank you
Thank John
No judgement here.
In the late 70's I spent my 18th and 19th years in the South African Army Engineering Corp. Half the time spent was on the Southwest Africa / Angolan border. Why? To halt the spread of communism, just as you did. Forty years later, with a Communist-led South Africa being laid waste by poverty, corruption, crime, rape and murder, many of my brethren feel cheated. Some even feel guilty??? And some even enough so to discard their service medals and other reminders. As for myself, I don't give a hoot what others think. I still have my service medal, dog tags and insignia. When someone asks "Were you on the border?" I proudly reply "Of course!"
Hold your head up my man and be proud of yourself.
Yours is an amazing story, stand tall my brother
Thank you for your service brother. I served in the 25th Infantry, Golden Dragons 1st/14th. 1972-75 God Bless U.S.A.
Welcome Home Bother. Hope you have had a good life after Nam. Watch your PSA, we served in the worst of Agent Orange.
Am not a combat vet. But my life has been good! Am blessed with 4 grand-daughters an a grandson. Am 66 an doing a lot of fishing!!
Hope all is well, with you as well take care brother
I also served with the golden dragons, alpha army, 25th and 4th inf,July 1 67 to February 6 68. Wounded at lz hardcore spent 3 months in tripler army hospital Hawaii, then ft benning until I took early out. 100 per cent disabled from wounds and PTSD. Welcome home brothers
Hi Robin. I came to your page after reading your comment on Rick Gore's page. I found it interesting because I've been thinking about volunteering at a stable myself now that I am retired. I am a service connected veteran but I was not in Vietnam. I am humbled by your experiences and am grateful for your service to our country. A comment below alludes to you being from Commack. I grew up in Commack and still love going back there. I wish you the best in all you do and thanks for sharing.
Hi John, Yes, I grew up on Cedar Rd, graduated from CHS in 66. I'm 100% service related (cancer, agent orange related) but things are improving fast. Being around horses is very rewarding, especially old guys who have no one to show them affection, sort of like us. HaHa, you should make the call and volunteer, I'm glad I did.
Thank you for you’re service you’ve got nothing to be ashamed of sir.
A heart stirring video, well done. Thanks for sharing it, and thanks for your service. I am glad you survived with your heart intact and you were able to leave the 1000 yd stare behind.
It seems only the grunts get the 1000 yard stare, especially if they are out in the bush too long, sleeping on the ground and going on day and night patrols constantly, some are ambush(night) patrols and some are roving day patrols. I can see why you went for the door gunner job, it got you out of the field, although being a door gunner can be just as dangerous as being a grunt on the ground. As a
door gunner at least you get to sleep in a cot and get hot meals, instead of the ground.
Welcome home brother, glad you made it home. I was with the 1st AirCav, 7th Bn Co. "C". I was wound a few clicks from the Black Virgin Mountain near the Cambodian border.
No judgment, I did the same thing, just did what was asked of me by my country.
@@raulgonzales1374 Yes, you know what you speak, Welcome Home my Brother. Thanks for your comments.
@@raulgonzales1374 My Brother, we walked the same ground
You served well and proud. NO NEED for ANY apologies!! Thank You for your Service
No one should ever Judge You, you did what was asked of you, and everyone else. The 1000 Yard Stare told the whole terrible time which everyone witness. Welcome Home, and Thank You for your Service.
Those who would judge, lack the balls, the selfless dedication to do what you did. I served in the Army but years after you as a soldier in the Gulf War.
Thanks, I Thank You for you service in the Gulf War.
... thanks for your service ... young warrior ...
Thank you for sharing your time in the combat zone and thank you for your service
My father served the 1st/16th mechanized. 69-71
You’re a Hero 🙏🏻. Thank you for your service. And most importantly, welcome home troop!!
Thank you for your Service Sir! From one grunt to another! 👍
Thanks Brother
Thank you for your service and your pictures. Glad you made it back.
Thanks Adam, I appreciate that very much.
@@RobinLauer I hope you are doing well and that the VA is taking care of you well man. I wish they did more for those whom did so much and lost so much. All the stories I heard from my pops from his tours. Man. I dont get the stories anymore. Thanks again for everything!
13 years later I joined the service, thank you for yours!
Thanks, Hope all is well with you, Thanks for your service.
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Thank you for your service Mr. Lauer. It was an Army Huey crew that got my badly wounded cousin home. So, thank you.
Thank You, I hope your cousin is doing well, please tell him I said Welcome Home.
@@RobinLauer Will do! He is doing well - they just added another grandchild :)
Thank you for answering the call. I did not go as the draft ended just before I turned 18. I had friends that went, only now is one able to talk to us.
Thank You, it took me a long time to speak to others about the war, and then only to a chosen few.
Thank you for sharing these moments with us sir. You bring a snapshot of those difficult times to our lives now. Thank you for your service.
Nobody loves the soldier, till the enemy is at the Gates. I salute you fella 🇨🇦 expat
@Rooster @ 70+ amen fella 🇨🇦
Thanks, Well said
@@RobinLauer @ 70+ I would still pickup my " musket" & defend my family / flag and the right to free speech even if I disagree with them 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 expat
Thank you Robin for your service. The draft for Vietnam ended just before I had to go. I'm glad you survived and thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Life has been good.
Thanks Robin... and all your service buddies for the job you guys did in Vietnam. Makes me feel proud to be an American..... You and people like you give this country the freedom so many tend to take for granted..
Murdering innocent vietnamese..yeah whatever
"LEST WE FORGET"
Total respect along with admiration for those who went at their countries calling and orders into the mayhem of that far off land.
Total respect along with sadness for all on both sides who lost their lives and those who lived their remaining years maimed (physically and/or mentally).
Total and utter disrespect for those politicians who sent so many young folk to fight an insane unnecessary war.
One of the most stupid insane periods of American history for sure.
Amen bro and thanks for sharing.
Thanks, You make some valid points.
Thank you for sharing Robin and thank you so much for your service.
Thank You
Thank you for your service Robin, Peace
God bless you my friend I'm so very proud of you and happy your still here to teach the young
Thanks Frank.
Thank you Robin for all that you have done for our country and continue to do for me. I am not physically able to do the trips that you do in your canoe and I am only 62 years old. I think that you are one Great man. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the enjoyment your kind of canoe trips have given me.
Thank You Gary, I do appreciate your remarks. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather here in Maine so I can get out in the canoes after a long winter. Thanks again, comments like yours are very heatwarming.
@@RobinLauer Hello Robin I have watched all of your videos thru the past couple of years and I get so much enjoyment from going on your trips with you. I particularly like the trips when you take your wall tent. Since learning about your tools that you take with you. I have been keeping my eyes open when at garage sales and flee markets. I have found a Schmidt pack saw, and a snow and nealey cruiser axe. The axe was A little rusty but it cleaned up real nice. Thanks for taking the time and effort that it takes to make these trips available for all to experience.
Thank you for your service and welcome home. Long over due.
Thank You
My Dad was a door gunner in one of the three deployments. He never spoke of his time there. I knew early on not to ask. I just lost him in October at the age of 81. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing and for your service to this country.
Thanks for you comment, I appreciate it
Welcome home, thank you for everything you endured during this theater of war. God bless you.
You honor me my brother and I thank you for my freedom.... I was just a little boy sitting at home watching Vietnam unfold on tv... I remember very well those flag wrapped metal boxes coming home. Later years would find me enlisting in the US Army 7th infantry division.... Those memories of those flag wrapped metal boxes stayed with me to this day.... It is what drove me to take the oath I took. The oath I still hold onto today.... I will uphold and defend the constitution against all enimies foreign and domestic so help me God. Thank you for your service
You invaded vietnam!! You had no right to be there!
Thank you sir, your sacrifice and that of your brothers in arms needs no apology. Stand proud and be strong. Welcome home!
Thank you for your service and outdoor videos.
Makes this sad old infantryman's heart soar like a hawk.
Sir, I can only say you have my deepest respect, and thanks. May God bless you.
Thank you for your service and welcome home.
Thank you for your service and holding the halo over all your friends on the ground.
Thanks, I appreciate that
Thank you for your service my brother was a huey door gunner in 68 with the marines . He has been gone for 6 years now we miss him very much we thank you all you were all heroes to us we miss +thank those who never returned + we salute you all.
I was in the 25th all so at the same time and same places but I was with the 2/34th armor welcome brother . Even to this day I don't tell people I was 💀 there because I didn't want to be judged by people who don't know what they're talking about.. the call came and I went.. take care 👍
Thanks David, You where with a great outfit, I hear you on keeping quiet, I'm pretty much the same, only talk to Vietnam vets. Welcome Home David Graszak.
Robin, thank you sir for your service! I joined the Marines in 69 with hopes of going over but didn't make it. I wound up behind a desk in Washington, D.C. Later on, had Gulf war orders in my hand but the war ended. I guess it wasn't supposed to be. God bless you and thanks again!
Welcome Home, and Thank You for your Service
Thanks
thank you for serving and helping to protect me and my family and our way of life.