Coffee and Conversation, 361: Barbara Lilly - Service as "Donut Dollie", Vietnam

Barbara will show a video and talk about the role of young women volunteers during the Vietnam war who were known as “Donut Dollies.” She graduated from college in later 1967 with a BA in Journalism and then left for a year as a recreation worker (Donut Dollie) in Vietnam with the American Red Cross. She served in Viet Nam from March 1968 to March 1969 and was stationed at Phan Rang with the 101st Airborne Division, Lai Khe with the 1st Infantry Division, II Field Forces and Cam Ranh Army.

[@larryb982]

Very well put together enjoyed learning about the donut dollies

[@ronaldhudson6560]

Thank you for your service. I served in Quang Tri Province, the northern most province of S. Vietnam. I was 19 years old and my tour went from 3/70-3/71, serving in the artillery. I remember the “Donut Dollies!” I made it home to Sturgis, MI. I graduated from college and graduate school and am retired. Take care.

[@topgeardel]

You didn't belong in Vietnam and neither did the Donut Dollies. Big truth that gets missed.

[@ronaldhudson6560]

@@topgeardel Where did you get your graduate degree in international relations, Comrade?

[@topgeardel]

First of all, who the hell are you? And no, all I needed was a high school level education to figure out Vietnam. Obviously, doing graduate level work did nothing for your critical thinking. By now, you should know there is a difference between "smarts" and "wisdom". Btw... I could have been in Vietnam when you were. if somehow I was a "Donut Dollie"....I would have shoved it up your .... :-))

[@amygalvin1799]

You were brave and selfless. Although I believe the war was horribly wrong, you were an important part of that history and brought comfort amongst the suffering. Thank you for sharing your story. 💙

[@stitchlilo01]

Thank you, Barbara ❤

[@davidknudson6382]

Thank you for your service.

[@rorytennes8576]

We need more women like these women. Now

[@trussell8510]

The most beautiful and courageous women ever. I served 69-70

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

They need their own memorial/monument......Angels in the Hueys....

[@user-zz5qe8wz8g]

Mary T Cohoe is my sister talking in Navajo, giving a blessing, at clip 51:42-52:00, I served in Vietnam as a marine & was wounded in May '68, CA Lu, next firebase to Khe Sahn

[@billpugh58]

Why do so many men dislike these women?

[@sabrinasands6933]

I've often wondered what happened today donut Dale I was headed picture taken with she was really cute it was taking at Camp Eagle

[@bhoran1152]

Would have been nice to have had them in El Salvador in 83-84.

[@dennissutton3767]

Thank you….69-71

[@SandfordSmythe]

My cousin from WWII still complains about have to pay for the donuts. Only kidding. I appreciated them during the Vietnam War.

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Did three combat tours Dominican Republic Vietnam x2 and never saw one actually working.

[@sportsfan205]

WELCOME HOME LADIES.

[@markjfox866]

👏👏👏👏🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖❤️

[@sportsfan205]

Back when women looked like women, Tay Nihn 1967 to 1969

[@billpugh58]

Why do so many men hate these women?

[@terryslota2224]

3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@apintofbeer1667]

Why were US military throwing civilians out of helicopters ?

[@larry_9982]

The US Military was not throwing civilians out of helicopters. Maybe, maybe, a few frustrated, over burdened, scared, just saw that "civilian" kill or slaughter their fellow US soldiers, and maybe even bad guys did that. It is war, it does something to a man, something I am sure you would never understand. BTW, those "civilians" were more than likely Viet Cong, not someone like you eating at McDonald's daily back home. Maybe you spent the war hiding in Canada, you POS? If you were there when I was I wouldn't throw you out of my helicopter. I might dangle you from it for a bit though.