Vietnam veteran's gear
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Vietnam veteran Jeff Myers, of Whiting, shows gear he used during the Vietnam War, while he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. You can find the story for which this video was created, along with additional material, at www.nwitimes.co...
Congratulations, the flack jackets still fit you. I had a 27 inch waist when I joined the Navy in 1965, it's now 40 inches.
That's some nice thickness
@Bearded black T-shirt no lol people just got fatter
@@Stahl_und_Eisen Hey that's true but we're all playing pretend thst its not. Don't kill the dream
Damn boi he thicc
Its a feature built into military gear. The longer you don’t wear it, the smaller it gets. No one really knows why, it’s a mystery.
I showed this video to my father who fought at Khe Sanh, he said this brought back so many memories, he said thank you & welcome home.
Great! Thanks for letting me know.
Doug Ross thank you for your service
Lost my friend there glad you made it yours Evans w Robinson
Exaclty and how he kept all those equipment all of these years in good condition and organized, he got my respect and appreciation. I hope his relatives will keep them as same as he did, thanks for sharing this video!
was your father drafted?
I know Australians who served in Vietnam. They didn’t generally wear helmets or flak jackets. Too hot and heavy. You have a great collection. Thanks for serving your country . Regards from Aus.
All gave some
Some gave all
God bless
I was in the 2/502 infantry, 101st Airborne, most on my team wore Australian Soft Hats. I walked point my whole tour. In monsoon you couldn't hear much with a steel pot of your head, nor did we have flack jackets... I did notice the white bottle of DDT under his helmet strap... we were issued it for protection from bugs... even though the world had outlawed it!
Sometimes we had Tiger Stripes. We carried seven mags and 6-7 frags, also one "WP" for tunnels. We got "Night Shirts" (no long johns in the mountains). As point man I only put 17 rounds in my mags, M-16's jammed a lot, and I found by dropping to around 16-17 rounds, I never experienced an issue on full automatic. I also carried a 45 with 5 mags. We ate LURPs so we needed extra water to mix that meal.
My father served in the Army during Vietnam. He never talked about his military time, and died in 1991, so I never really got a chance to ask him. Thanks for posting this and giving people some insight into your life and as a Marine in Vietnam. Welcome home and thank you!
I know where your dad was coming from - A lot of us don't talk about it - too many painful memories, too many demons. Now 77 and it still haunts me at times.
@@retiredyeti5555 comments like these scares the shit out of me. I have to go to army in 2022 or 23 and i really don't want to but i have to. I've heard alot of horror stories about wars.
@@sadetta9312 - sorry to hear that you live in a country with mandatory military service. The USA was like that during my youth/young man days. But I enlisted in the Navy, just 2 weeks ahead of the draft notice coming to my parents house. But fate has its' way , still saw combat in 'Nam.
That gear is in remarkably good condition... Must've been well kept and properly stored
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I imagine a lot of that equipment isn’t his original gear.
@Phil Wilson I wouldn't say "better made" we just have more access to a variety of space-age polymers and plastics now which allow us to create really remarkably wack clothing that can keep a soldier insulated and prevent him from overheating.
Or new, right equipment but new?
Jeff Myers, Welcome Home Brother! Yeah, I carried most of that gear, and more in Nam, Wpn's Plt, Jul '66 - '67
Do you fill sorry about what the US-Army did in Vietnam?
@Bluejaay - you shut up
@@infoslivki587 dipshit
@@infoslivki587 shut your damn mouth boy dont ever ask shit like that you little rat slag
@@infoslivki587 yeah sthu
To try and imagine the horrible things this man has seen in this outfit......
@Lloyd Smart commies ain't people, he was cleaning up the streets
@Lloyd Smart We can do horrible things to you if you'd like
@Lloyd Smart What makes you think he did horrible things?
@Lloyd Smart ~Well, we know which side of the deserter statistics you would fall on don’t we? Grow the fuck up. I know if it came down to you or my brothers in arms, you’d find out what horrible things I might be capable of.
@@Apoc_Bone_Daddy exactly
This is one bad man. Thank you for your service sir I’m in awe of how many magazines you carried with you I cannot imagine your sacrifice. Thanks again -Matt 21yrs
Mr. Jeff Myers. I am not a US citizen but I thank you for your service. Some of my best lessons were taught to me by US veterans. The discipline, the meaning of Honor and service .
I'm working in my 19th year as L.E.O. south of the border and some of those lessons have helped me stay alive.....the horrors cannot be completely understood except for those who were there......be safe Sir, and best wishes. Semper Fi.
That's an awesome video! It's so nice to finally see an explanation of the uniforms that my uncle wore in his combat pictures. He saw heavy combat as a hilltop artillery security soldier in the Army during Vietnam. He had all kinds of pictures with captured RPG's, AK's and pictures under fire a dusty trench. God bless all Vietnam war Veterans! I thank you for your service!
Ty for your service
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You write the funniest commets I'm always seeing u in vids😂
@@baileyvaldez737
You're from Buffalo?
"City of good nieghbors"!
This brought back memories. The poncho reminded me of Army basic training. One day we were trained how to deal with a nuclear bomb attack: dig a hole, jump in and cover your head with the plastic poncho. Kind of similar to the "duck and cover" weekly exercises in grade school and just about as effective, maybe less so as I don't think one would have much time to dig a hole when a nuclear blast is going off.
Boots were another thing. Ones I was issued in basic were big clunky things. Before heading off to flight school, I bought a pair of Corcoran jump boots. In Vietnam, the heels feel off and as a pilot they would not issue me new ones and had to get a pair in the black market or walk around with high heel moccasins. When I bought the boots I had them kick in a pair of "Ho Chi's", sandals made out of truck tires , to wear around camp. Very comfortable but turned my feet black. It still pisses me off I had to buy boots and even had to buy/trade for a weapon to keep in my hootch as we were only issued sidearms for flying missions and had to check them when finished. As a newbie I was ordered to drive around perimeter at night and climb up guard towers to make sure everyone awake. First one guys were smoking dope and pointed M-16s at my head challenging me to do something about it. That's when I decided to getting my own weapon a high priority. We were issued flak jackets we called "chicken plates". I wore them for one mission. They were heavy and uncomfortable. Only a few pilots wore them. Two I knew who did were flying single ship Cobra mission at night to provide protection for an extraction of a downed helicopter and back seat pilot took a 50 cal in his chest and they crashed. Both died.
We had flight helmets that had some foam inserts for comfort but a .22 would probably go through them. Good for flying and working radios only.
I love hearing stories from Vets like you. Always so many Interesting things they have to say.
Liar...
@@uppedya6744 Yes I am...when friends from US visit me in Saigon, I take them up to the roof top bar of the Rex Hotel to listen to the oldies band and tell each other lies to keep the "Five O'clock Follies" alive...
@phapnui Thank you sir
phapnui did you lose a lot of buddies in Vietnam?
Two Vietnam tours followed by 4 years in Panama. Never wore a poncho because I would be wetter longer with a poncho. One hour after the rain I would be dry.
Stumbled across this video. I'm impressed at how insanely good care that must have been taken of that gear considering they all look in immaculate condition
The only thing that separates a Vietnam Veteran from a WW2 veteran is the era he was born in. I admire and salute them all.
That's correct. I don't buy into all of this "Greatest Generation" bunk and it being WWII veterans. ALL Veterans of any era were "the Greatest Generation" and that WWII Vets would be among the first to agree with this.
Thank you for you service. My older bro did 2 tours.
Thank you for your service. I missed Vietnam by 7 years, but still had to sign up for the draft. Your generation gave up so much. Instead of chasing women and driving nice cars you went to war. I appreciate what you did for our country
Just wanna give a thanks to all those who served and those who are serving right now. Couldn’t imagine myself in this mans shoes.
Thank you for your service sir. My son just finished MCT and is headed to California. You stayed in excellent physical condition!
You seem like a nice guy, the thought of another man aiming a gun at you to destroy you is terrible. I thank God you made it.
Mister Nice Guy went to Vietnam to kill other people. Just think about that for a second. And no, he is not sorry about this!
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Apollinaris piece of shit boy you can feel cool about yourself but karma gonna get you wether you repent or not
Apollinaris how can you hear a text ? You stupid no cap
@Phil Wilson ah yes, someone must be a communist spy if they have compassion for the enemy and don’t think the other side is full of monsters. Vietnam was just a terrible war, and I feel bad for everyone involved
My Grandpa served in the Vietnam Way, He retired in the Corps at rank Major. He unfortunately passed away last month 🕊🕊🫡
I’m so sorry for your loss.
seeing him sling the rig over his shoulders like second nature was so cool, like seeing rambo suiting up again, thank you for your service.
To me it’s an honor to see anyone (screen or in person) who fought in a war and risked your own lives fighting for the strong country we live in today. I thank you for your service and hope you live a wonderful life
I was born in 1968 and always remembered the news being all about Vietnam. I never remember anyone ever talking about being a Vietnam veteran growing up....Sad because these guys went through hell....
Good video. A lot of times the battle dressing pouch on the shoulder strap was worn upside down, supposed to make it a bit faster to get out when it was needed.
Thank You for your service, I could listen to you talk for hours.
Sir that’s so amazing I’m Austrailan
But I want to thank you for what you guys did out there in Vietnam
I have a lot of respect for the USA
Aussies would fight alongside Americans too in nam
@@daviddou1408 My apologies, I wasnt trying to emulate your slang- just a common shorthand instead of spelling out vietnam
Amazing that this guy still has all of this!
Victor Bozich He probably went during the end of the war because the boots are steel toed. It's also called washing your clothes.
When i came home in 70 my stuff was pretty used looking. He knew what he was talking about though.
Kim Fuller never heard of steel toed jungle boots; steel soles, not steel toed. You know how heavy those would be for an infantryman ?
Steel toed jungle boots did become available commercially in late 90s, think were limited issue in Air Force. I wear them every day.
@@kimfuller3959 There were no steel-toe jungle boots ever issued. Civilian/commercial maybe, but no government contracts ever .
Respectfully, why would this gentleman save all this stuff.? Just let it go pal.
Thank you very much for your service to our country and thank you for the video upload my dad served in the Army and has 2 tours and loved serving his country.
Still just as functional today as it was 45 years ago. The way things are going today, it wouldn’t hurt to keep it ready. Mine is.
This means so much more from someone who's seen it. Thankyou 🙏
Thank you Doug, for your informative video..very straightfoward..and above all..Thank you for your Service.
Thanks for your service my friend
The RMF's had all the poncho liners. Vietnan 66-68 101ST AIRBORNE MOPH
Thank you for your service. Your just a amazing person
To all the veterans who see this, thank you
Fascinating, thank you for uploading!
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Welcome home and Thanks for your service ! 🇺🇸 Most of my service uniforms and gear were lost in Hurricane Katrina.
Id be cryin like a baby if I had to go to nam. I would be scared shitless. Thank you so much for your service sir.
Thanks for your service and thanks for sharing this video!
Nothing but respect for you, sir. Thank you for your service to our country.
I remember it well. Thanks brother and welcome home! USMC, Vietnam, Jan. '67 - Feb. '68 1st Marine Division.
Thank you for sharing this.
Best regards from Sweden.
Thank you for sharing. I can imagine quite a bit of memories are going through his mind when he looks though his old gear.
Ponche don't go anywhere without that. This guys a STAR.
Thanks for the upload.
ERDL camo uniforms not issued to Marines only. Army recon, rangers, special forces, etc were original users (along with Marine recon units), Marines were first to make camo general issue to all troops. Army stuck with OD jungle uniform. Even Air Force units got ERDLs, especially later in war as supplies of these uniforms increased.
Thanks for the video and thank you to this man.
Those poncho liners are still issued to this day. Different type of camo, but the same thing. One of the best pieces of field gear ever invented.
Amen brother I still have three of my poncho liner’s,
Thank you for your service sir!
USN, 4yrs 97'-01' EM3 and 6mo as a MA (master at arms)
2 deployments
I was Australian nasho 1969-1971and luckily was not sent to Vietnam I spent my 2 years in Australia mainly at Holsworthy.On discharge we had to hand in most of our gear to the store with the exception of our uniform including boots and shoes which I still have to this day.I was never issued with a helmet or combat gear so I guess the American Marines is different and you can keep that stuff.Congratulations on surviving your tour of duty as you know many good men never made it.
Thank you for sharing, and thank you for your service !!
Thank you for your service!
My dad brought home two German Sub Machine Guns from WWII, but they checked
all our gear when we came back from Vietnam. No guns as souvenirs from Nam!
They let me hand carry a wooden Montagnard crossbow with bamboo arrows but confiscated all my war photos and journal detailing every mission I was on. They wouldn't let us go home if we did not pass a urine test. I know of some full bird colonels who didn't pass and did not fly home with us. Lt Calley got a pass murdering over 500 women, children and babies at My Lai but if a soldier got caught with one joint, they got discharged with bad paper. Murdering people was good and you got medals but drugs were bad, even though the CIA and II Corps ARVN general distributed 98% pure heroin to US soldiers from Laotian drug lords.
@Phil Wilson In 1971, they put 50 or more soldiers in a small field with rows of empty artillery shells (piss tubes) in which everyone stood in front of. A sergeant on a raised platform led the clown show to make sure no one cheated. Drug use was rampant in the Highlands. Alcohol very cheap at PX. Japanese purple haze LSD from Tokyo was brought back from Tokyo after soldiers patched up and returned to camp. Doctors provided lifers with prescription drugs. Marijuana was brought into camp by the barrel full and you could get as much as you wanted for $5 a month. One of the MOH winners was high when his camp got over run. No prescription for local drug stores, just tell them what and how much you wanted. And to take the edge of things, beautiful local women were brought in camp and went door to door to provide pleasure for officers for $5 USD equivalent.
@Phil Wilson At that time I cited, VC had no need to endanger themselves when we were at war with ourselves: juicers vs stoners, EM vs Officers, white against black, guys having real duels with sidearms. Those were insane times and unfortunately in the US we are moving in that direction.
This is great stuff. As someone who's interesting about military history including the Vietnam war, I want to thank you for showing us the gear.
Welcome Home!! Thanks for sharing your video. You brought back a ton of memories!! I still have a sampling of each item you displayed except I only have the second flak-vest and both medium and large LC packs, each each their own frame. I also have the two 100-round 7.62 pouches to feed the Pig (the M-60 for those that don't habla) that everybody in the squad carried to feed the Pig and an extra barrel and barrel-glove. What a ride! I was Doc, Semper-Fi!
Thank you for your service! A very late but much deserved thanks!
I can never grow tired to listening to these hero's, they were just mear young boys when they went to veitnam. After their tour of duty they all came back haunted young men from the horrors they experienced. Plse 🇺🇸 USA, whenever you come across a veitnam vet, shake him by the hand and give him a man hug followed by a big Thank you man. All the best to all you Veitnam Vets and God Bless America, love from the UK 🇬🇧
I can hear the emotions tying in with the gear. I am glad that he did not sell the gear to a surplus store. This video shall be passed onto his generations.
My Uncle served two tours back to back in Vietnam as a cook. He was going to stay a third until a mortar round threw him out of his bunk. He said to hell with the extension bonus.
How can anyone thumbs down this? SALUTE!
Thank you for your service and welcome home 🇺🇸
When I was discharged in ‘70, after being in Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW MAG 12, I’ve never opened my sea bag. I guess when I’m gone, my wife will either toss it or donate it to Goodwill.
Hopefully that doesn’t happen. But if it’s donated to goodwill there is a chance they’d be picked up by collectors or re enactors. You wouldn’t still happen to have a Lightweight rucksack would you?
Wow very cool, thank you for showing this..this was a war not that long ago, and no one seems to know much about it..except the guys who lived it..
Thank you for your Service
You are awesome for posting this. Thank you.
VIETNAM 66-67 "DMZ" USMC..................
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service Sir. Very well done.
Blue Diamond! Thank you for your service Marine!
Yes thank you for traveling 6,000 miles to kill innocent people and their children
Somewhere, a supply troop is still looking for all of this stuff.
Jeff bought a lot of this gear after the war.
It's amazing that he kept so much. I wish my grandfathers kept their gear from WW2(Canadian Army & Royal Canadian Navy).
That you for your service sir. I admire your collection. I did not have your foresight to keep my gear after I got out of the army in 92'.
Fascinating equipment there. Thank you for this video.
My thanks to this gentleman and all of our Nation's finest who answered the call to serve.
The patterns may have changed, but the gear is 90% the same in 2020
Uhm. not really.....
Thank you for your service sir
Thank you for your service and thank you for this video.
Thank you sir for your service. I wish our country respected you as much as I do.
Thank you for your service welcome home
Thank you for your service. That’s a very nice collection of the type of gear you used thanks for sharing. And welcome home.
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Don I will be showing all of my, Vietnam era gear very soon on my RUclips channel if you get a chance look in.
Thanks Doug good video and brought back a lot of memories. I still have a couple sets of jungle fatigues, my web gear and pouches. My jungle boots didn’t make it. They completely fell apart I guess from the ankle high agent orange I had to waddle through. All the best my friend.
@1:20 I was given a cotton web H-harness as a kid, and I took it with me on active duty at Bragg - and oh how it was coveted by others in my unit! In the late 90s we were issued nylon Y-harness rigs. This was just before/during the transition to Load Bearing Vests (etc) - the late 90s Army was really an odd time... But, I digress. The cotton Vietnam-era H-harness rig was *very* comfortable... until it got wet. Which is why we went to nylon, and now two decades after my time, the advanced polymers of today.
Thanks for your display and insight--much appreciated! Semper Fidelis!
Welcome home. Salute. Thank you 🙏
Never forget these brave men’s service
I imagine that as you doing this everytime you put a peace of that uniform brought back sertain memorys..
Welcome home sir.
Great collection! Thanks for sharing. I have some of this in my collection too.
Thanks for serving the country. You took care of yourself as well as your equipment. Great job.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir God bless you and your family.
thank you for your service
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Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪
THANK U FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND WELCOME, GOD BLESS U AND YOURS THIS VIDEO BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMRORIES
Pretty fucked-up bag for an M16-magazines. The Vietnamese used russian chest-bags for magazines, which was more comfortable to carry and gave more protection...
Thank you for your year of Service .
Amazing how little gear changed from Vietnam until the mid 80's
Thank you Hero I found your explanation very interesting
God Bless you Sir and thank
you for your services !
Thankyou for your service
That was really interesting, a closet full of great stuff. Thanks for posting