After 20 years in Afghanistan the United States government has waisted time, money, resouces and most importantly "human lives" as the world abandons the indigenous population. The noble cause of helping the innocent people is brushed aside in the name of politics the same as in Vietnam. What a good quality interview that highlights the quality and professionalism of the soldiers that fought and continue to fight and sacrifice for the oppressed. Fantastic honorable commitment that shines throughout the interview.
The fact that our stupid, foolish, corrupt politicians didn’t want to win these wars. They kept these wars going because the arms manufacturers, suppliers were making money and our politicians were getting kickbacks!
I started giving thumbs up to positive comments and just want that for all of them. I really appreciate all who appreciate Him and His Service. I live just North of San Francisco. One of My Son’s served in Iraq as a paramedic with the 1st Armored and has since gone on to make a career in the Army as a doctor in the Green Beret’s . Even today with the awareness of how poorly many Veteran’s were treated returning from Vietnam things in the San Francisco Bay Area have not changed a great deal. While there may not be the outspoken animosity experienced by Vietnam Veterans there is still indifference. My Son said that in the South and South Eastern United States people are more respectful of Military Personnel in Uniform. Personnel are more likely to wear civilian cloth’s on leave in San Francisco. The Hippie types who protested and spit on returning servicemen are now Stolen Valor character’s with wild stories of having been Navajo Code Talker’s for MACV SOG or some other clandestine operation’s in order to validate other wild claim’s. Mr. Magoo type Pilgrims can still be seen here proudly driving around with Biden Harris bumper stickers, proud of their kids protesting against Israel and calling those who serve “ cannon fodder”.
This is one of the best interviews I heard so far and probably listened to at least 25 across various channels. A big part is the person interviewed had a key position during major combat operations so his descriptions are gripping, but also he is an excellent communicator. Other interesting persons are special operations people in Laos or other location, or those on an aircraft carrier. It's good to have the the human side about camaraderie, personal experiences and such. These interviews are generally far more interesting to me than history programs or military films.
What a amazing man to have made it though his ordeal .What a peaceful soul . A visual account of his operations.Very scary time for not being able to advance because of politics .Peace be with you Sir .
Wish our government hadn’t waisted so many lives on a war they weren’t weren’t fully committed to winning. Hats off to all our men and women in uniform passed and present .
An supremely honourable human being whose humilitu and inclination to give back to people of all persuasions is a good lesson of what can happen from military exprrience. What i miss from these interviews is an ability for at least some people to appreciate the people of Vietnam what they went through in this war, what the imapact of American destruction of civilians throughout Vietnam, and what a remarkable rebirth as a country Vietnam has gone through. These interviews implicitly provide respect for the US military tradition without identifying the terrible consrquences and abuses this tradition has had for so many innocent people all over the world. It has also wasted soany American lives in self serving wars that have left so many good and decent people like this gentleman with broken and shsttered lives and families. Where are the voices of yhe Vietnamese in this series?? Where are the voices of civilians wh were dramatically affected by this war?? Many live in the US. They are available.
Mr Guy, sorry Mr Gay. I would've done the same and I'm sure the gentleman was used to the comments within the military, about being Gay. Love these stories.
Does he mean Khe Sanh? That is pronounced by the locals as khay sang. The locals are the third dialect of Vietnamese, Central sometimes called Hue. It stems from dynastic location in pre-French SEA.
After 20 years in Afghanistan the United States government has waisted time, money, resouces and most importantly "human lives" as the world abandons the indigenous population. The noble cause of helping the innocent people is brushed aside in the name of politics the same as in Vietnam. What a good quality interview that highlights the quality and professionalism of the soldiers that fought and continue to fight and sacrifice for the oppressed. Fantastic honorable commitment that shines throughout the interview.
The fact that our stupid, foolish, corrupt politicians didn’t want to win these wars. They kept these wars going because the arms manufacturers, suppliers were making money and our politicians were getting kickbacks!
Excellent interview!
Amazing story! Welcome home!🇺🇸🙏❤
What type fool would give this man’s story a Thumbs down.
Communist sympathizers or general butt holes! A great story.
I've watched a lot of these interviews and this is the best. Welcome home and god bless you and America!!
Great interview.
Very impressed with this gentleman. Obviously a fine leader.
Our politicians have not deserved to be served by fine gentlemen such as Mr. Gay.
I started giving thumbs up to positive comments and just want that for all of them. I really appreciate all who appreciate Him and His Service. I live just North of San Francisco. One of My Son’s served in Iraq as a paramedic with the 1st Armored and has since gone on to make a career in the Army as a doctor in the Green Beret’s . Even today with the awareness of how poorly many Veteran’s were treated returning from Vietnam things in the San Francisco Bay Area have not changed a great deal. While there may not be the outspoken animosity experienced by Vietnam Veterans there is still indifference. My Son said that in the South and South Eastern United States people are more respectful of Military Personnel in Uniform. Personnel are more likely to wear civilian cloth’s on leave in San Francisco. The Hippie types who protested and spit on returning servicemen are now Stolen Valor character’s with wild stories of having been Navajo Code Talker’s for MACV SOG or some other clandestine operation’s in order to validate other wild claim’s. Mr. Magoo type Pilgrims can still be seen here proudly driving around with Biden Harris bumper stickers, proud of their kids protesting against Israel and calling those who serve “ cannon fodder”.
Mr. Gay, thank you for your service and your efforts to set the record straight as to why we were in Vietnam. Gerald.
Mr. Gay, you are/were correct about Vietnam! I was there in 1970. Welcome home.
God bless our veterans ❤
Great man
This is one of the best interviews I heard so far and probably listened to at least 25 across various channels. A big part is the person interviewed had a key position during major combat operations so his descriptions are gripping, but also he is an excellent communicator. Other interesting persons are special operations people in Laos or other location, or those on an aircraft carrier. It's good to have the the human side about camaraderie, personal experiences and such.
These interviews are generally far more interesting to me than history programs or military films.
Good man. God bless you.
What a first day, Very Humble Gentleman...A Hero
What a amazing man to have made it though his ordeal .What a peaceful soul . A visual account of his operations.Very scary time for not being able to advance because of politics .Peace be with you Sir .
Wish our government hadn’t waisted so many lives on a war they weren’t weren’t fully committed to winning. Hats off to all our men and women in uniform passed and present .
An supremely honourable human being whose humilitu and inclination to give back to people of all persuasions is a good lesson of what can happen from military exprrience. What i miss from these interviews is an ability for at least some people to appreciate the people of Vietnam what they went through in this war, what the imapact of American destruction of civilians throughout Vietnam, and what a remarkable rebirth as a country Vietnam has gone through. These interviews implicitly provide respect for the US military tradition without identifying the terrible consrquences and abuses this tradition has had for so many innocent people all over the world. It has also wasted soany American lives in self serving wars that have left so many good and decent people like this gentleman with broken and shsttered lives and families. Where are the voices of yhe Vietnamese in this series?? Where are the voices of civilians wh were dramatically affected by this war?? Many live in the US. They are available.
Mr Guy, sorry Mr Gay. I would've done the same and I'm sure the gentleman was used to the comments within the military, about being Gay. Love these stories.
Was "Elk Hunter" of 1/3 your radio battallion station ?
Does he mean Khe Sanh? That is pronounced by the locals as khay sang. The locals are the third dialect of Vietnamese, Central sometimes called Hue. It stems from dynastic location in pre-French SEA.
Closed captions are terrible. Find someone who was there to do this job.