Combat (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) Patches earned by Army Vietnam Veterans 1961-1973.

[@danielroncaioli6882]

I am proud to say that I learned to be a helicopter crew chief/door gunner in the ‘90s by the combat pilots and crew chiefs of the 1st Aviation Brigade. Those guys literally wrote the book of helicopter warfare. It was the best time and training in my life.

[@christopherhazell420]

Excellent! The 1st AB is still active at Ft Rucker (now Novosel)

[@joerobershaw5713]

I served in the 5th Infantry. GOD bless the ones who came home and remember those that didn't.

[@oscartotesautolivier9856]

Respect for All.

[@hugbug4408]

Was that the 5th mechanized inf.div.?And,wen did they arrive in South Vietnam?I no unit was up near dmz.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Yes Amen.

[@charleswekerby3058]

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[@richardwhite3924]

@@hugbug4408 No unit was up near the DMZ? Then who was I with when I and the members of my unit, the 407th Radio Research Detachment (Army Security Agency) in direct support of the 1st Brigade of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) were at Fire Support Base A4 ON THE DMZ from 1970 to 1971? When you stood outside the bunker from which we worked every day you could see the Ben Hai River and North Vietnam less than a mile away.

[@fredinpa.4288]

I was in the Army Security Agency from 63 to 67, served 2 tours in Vietnam with the 3rdRRU middle of 64 to middle of 65, and the 313th RRU from middle of 66 to middle of 67.

[@49525Bob]

ASA lives brother.

[@mohawkdriver2504]

I was ASA from 7/63 to 7/75 and as an aviator, was assigned to 1st Avn (RR) at Cam Ranh, and 138th Avn (RR) during the period 1967 to 1972. Watched us run with tail between legs in 8/72. I am proud of my service with ASA, the finest organization in the entire army.

[@The1OldSoldier]

@@mohawkdriver2504 I was with the 1st RR Co (avn) Ground Control Unit at Phu Bai on Hill 180 from 68 to 69

[@rickmcintosh1771]

I was 374th RRCo at Camp Enari , Pleiku , RVN 69/70.

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

ASA Bien Hoa 175th RRCO Aug. 69 Aug 70

[@Helloimmisterman]

My grandpa fought in World War II in the fourth infantry division and he fought in the battle of the bulge and I still have his patch his unit patch and rank patch he was a PFC

[@hugbug4408]

My dad was in the 4th div.stationed in Frankfurt Germany in 1955. My uncle was kia in SouthVietnam mid-3/68 tail end of Tet, 10 days before my 11th bday. He was near Peiku Central Highlands. My grandpa was in the 82nd airborne division inww2. He was in dday, Market Garden, and wounded in.the Battle of The Bulge.He didn't like talking bout it; too many bad memories.

[@joeblow4499]

He would have fought against elements of the German 7 th Army

[@hugbug4408]

@@joeblow4499 Correct!

[@rickmcintosh1771]

4ID was in Nam as well, central highlands.

[@ranger6729]

The 9th Infantry Division was in Vietnam almost five (5) years. It arrived in RVN in 1966 and served at Bearcat and Dong Tam through 1969. They formed the Mobile Riverine Force working closely with U.S. Navy units throughout the Mekong Delta. Two brigades returned to the states and the 3rd Brigade of the 9 ID stayed until 1970 in Tan An. Units deployed into Cambodia in 70. Served as B Co Commander 3/47 Inf (Mobile Riverine Force) and C Co Commander 5/60 Inf (3rd Bde).

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Did the 9th ever have an Authorized "RIVERINE" tab?

[@LimaGolf284th]

My dad served with the 3/60 Inf, in the delta, ‘66-67.

[@nicknam8478]

You are correct most people think the 9th arrived in '67 but they ( 3rd brigade ) were there in late '66. l came ashore on New Years Day 1967 with the 1st brigade and the 2 landed a day or two later.

[@marcdemmon208]

That keep it interesting

[@philjacobus860]

How about the 4th division and the 5 th division

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

Sir, my name is James M. Lewis SFC USA Ret. Served two tours in South Vietnam, Nov 67-Dec68 Qui Nhon 41st Signal Bn. Then June 70-Jun 71 with the 199th Light Inf, Long Binh; 1st Cav Divison, Bein Hoa and Lai Ke, finally with the 1st Aviation Bde in Pleiku. As a 19 year old saw combat during TET 68 and remember it like it was yesterday. Again fought with the 199th Light Inf in 3rd Corps and 1st Cav (where I was awarded a Bronze Star Medal at the age of 22). When the 1st Cav return stateside, my unit was reassign to the 1st Avn at Pleiku at Camp Holloway. Am proud to have served in all these units and did my duty to the best of my ability. Would like to add also voluntary came out of retirement for Operation Desert Storm, with the help from Senator John Warner and again served faithfully. Thank you sir for putting together this awesome presentation. All my life wanted to be a professional soldier; Duty, Honor, Country.

[@whatstheproblem6606]

Salute you sir! would love to hear from your experience

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

@@whatstheproblem6606 Thank you for your remarks. Would be honored to share with you what I went thru. my email address is [e-mail]

[@terryduncan31]

I served with the 1st Cav and the 1st Armored Division during the 80's and 90's. Saw a lot of those patches on the right sleeves during those days. Most of my Drill Sergeants were 101st Airborne Veitnam and were bad to the bone! Hooah!

[@galesams4205]

I served in vietnam with 4th inf div and worked with 1st calvery div. or black horse. Ankhe was 1st cav base bamp, pleiku was 4th div. base camp. Worked some with soldiers of 1st inf div. from ouh-ion to the east. 1969 69th armor recon.

[@DMZSLICKCHIEF]

Thanks - this is a cool video. A fellow veteran and very close friend of mine served in the 11th ACR as an APC driver, his name was Gary Ishley. Before he passed away two months ago (Agent Orange strikes again) he gave me a color Black Horse patch off of a uniform that he wore while in-country. It's now a treasured memento of our brotherhood. He made sure I knew that this patch has the shadowed profile of a STALLION - not a gelding or a mare like the later patches show. I guess some high-level Army REMF thought it was too risque' to include the bit of horse anatomy that makes a stallion a stallion on the updated patch. It was a source of irritation to Gary to the day he passed. Regardless, great video - I enjoyed it. Keep up the excellent work. HOOAH. Red Baron 497 - out.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

wow, that is great info!

[@gkurtz2726]

I was in the FIRST FIELD FORCES headquartered in Natrang. This unit formed for RVN duty only.

[@johnfowler6600]

1st Signal Bge left Vietnam and was transferred to South Korea replacing Stratcom. I served in both units 72-73 repairing equipment sent to Vietnam never used but came back with vegetation growing out of crates because of way of storage in Vietnam

[@mudball47]

1st Brigade of the 101st came over in 1965. The other 2 brigades came in 1968.

[@johntrolinger3706]

The 9th ID arrived in Vietnam in 1967, all three Brigades served in the Delta until 1969. Second Brigade was the Riverine Brigade and was afloat with the Navy as the Mobile Riverine Force and fought from boats of the Navy's River Flotilla One. The other two Brigades were at Dong Tam, a base on the river constricted by driging the river bottom and establishing a base. The Third Brigade did stay on in Vietnam after the 9ID Headquarters returned to Fort Lewis.

[@twofiveb]

What caught my attention is at about 18:12. The 1st Logistical Command was activated in 1965, in Saigon, RVN. Decades later, I served in this command, which had been renamed as the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2010-2011. The patch is worn with the arrow pointed at the 10:30 position, meaning the assigned missions are always accomplished before the 11th hour. Thank you for the history and salutations to our Vietnam veterans. I consider it an honor to have served in the same army that you served in.

[@richardmanginelli2624]

THANK YOU ! WELCOME HOME SOLDIER

[@docsapper11]

​@jeannieheard1465 still known as the leaning sh*t house today

[@chestertumulak2229]

I served with the 196th light infantry brigade, I’m glad at least my unit is included in these books,I will certainly look for it.

[@johnhibbard7886]

I was at Fort Devens, Mass when the 196th shipped out to Vietnam in 1966. I was with the ASA

[@hugbug4408]

@@johnhibbard7886 196th inf.brigade was in Saigon area.Right?Like 2 no

[@johnhibbard7886]

@@hugbug4408 they were deployed on Aug. 14, 1966 near Tay Nihm Vietnam- a little north west of Saigon.

[@hugbug4408]

@@johnhibbard7886 25th was there in that area.I think a brigade of the 25th arrived in mid 65 and of that div.s units were sent in2 central highlands and fought along side w the 1st cav and 101st.Also,sum 25th units were @ Tay Nihn, near Cambodian border and NorthWest of 1st inf.and 9th inf.div.s areas.

[@johnmcgill6480]

@@hugbug4408 I believe that they were part of the Americal Division based in Chu Lai, I Corps. I was with the 198th LIB.

[@marcel-w7]

1/11 Delta company 1st Bridge 5th INF Div. 1969. Red Diamond patch (Red Devils). DMZ area of operations. Thank you sir for posting.

[@hollywood4241]

Bravo! Excellent tutorial sir. I like to collect military items since my childhood and has helped immensely identifying my patch collection.

[@tomethen2489]

1st of the 5th SF(15:20) Served in Pleiku, Na Trang, and Bien Hoa. 6/70-6/71. Became very good friends with many Montagnards (sp) who worked on our post in Pleiku. They fought bravely with the SF forces in I Corps. Wildest site I ever saw was the return of a LRP (Long Range Patrol), landing at our helo pad in 12 Hueys. Met a few of them and they loved to display their kills in a necklace around their necks. 1 ear for each kill. Most has at least a dozen of more. They hated Charlie/NVA. When the colors went home in 71, I was sent to Bein Hoa as a security guard for my last 3 months. Mostly consisted of upper NCO's and they were secretly doing in country training of Cambodian troops.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

We've been doing a lot of world policing too!

[@DefJamGlycerine]

My great uncle was a truck driver in the 2nd Transport Company in Pleiku, An Khe and Binh Din. He saw a few 101st Airborne Div. Troopers with ears strapped to their helmets.

[@jimikelley189]

My dad served with 281st AHC (Wolfpack) attached to 5th SFG in Nha Trang, 1970. Welcome Home

[@achh4146]

Respect from the 1st Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment

[@paulcormican7994]

Great history lesson, very interesting

[@claytonproctor1787]

THANK you SiR I was impressed with your video I was second field force 1969 in tan ann south of saigon

[@aceroadholder2185]

In Radio Research advising the ARVN 9th Division in 70-71. Our 9th Div. patches were subdued. I think I still have a printed cloth sheet of them that were never put on my jungle fatigues. Radio Research personnel wore the patch of the unit being supported. Most guys I know never bothered to switch patches if they were transferred in country.

[@requiemheidireprisal7824]

@aceroadholder2185 That's cool! I remember Forest Gump, if I'm not mistaken wore the 9th Infantry Division patch. I'm curious, why did Robert Zemeckis pick it? Was he a 9th brother or something?

[@robertgaylord8263]

The First Brigade of the Ninth Infantry Division arrived in Vietnam in December of 1966 under the command of Colonel Maurice Kendall. The Second and Third Brigades of the Ninth Infantry Division arrived in Vietnam in late January/early February of 1967. I know, I was there and served with the 335th RR Company (ASA) having departed from CONUS in mid-January of 1967. The Ninth Division was initially under the command of Major General George Eckhardt.

[@ron8864]

I arrived in December 1966 with the first brigade of the Ninth division. 5th battalion (mech)60th infantry regiment Charlie company.

[@JohnEglick-oz6cd]

The USAs 8th U.D. arrived in SouthVietnam in late 1966 . I saw the documentary about the 9th "Old reliables " arriving in SouthVietnams Mekong Delta area . I think you're mistaken on some of these USA Div s chronological arriving in SouthVietnam .

[@benburra6655]

Great presentation Colonel. Very informative. My Dad still has all of his insignia but what he’s most proud of…attached to…is his 82nd Airborne Patch. “AA”…the “ALL AMERICANS”. He never saw combat as he enlisted just as Korea was ending. But he made over 30 jumps. I’m certain I will get this a little wrong but his duty was training upper class men at West Point in getting them through jump school at Fort Bragg, NC. He would spend weeks in New York then move them to Fort Bragg and take each class through jump school and the 3 required jumps. Growing up he was my hero (still is) a good I was educated in the benefits of a crewcut and “blousing your trousers (BIG MISTAKE if you did not earn it). My Dad will be 86 this July 12th and I swear he’d suit up and make another tomorrow if it was offered. Always stressed that you do not know what you’re capable of until your pushed…most importantly…you push yourself. I remember this everyday. It has served me well. He’ll still speak of his own jump training today. He will tell the training was second to none and that his first two jumps were “regular Army issue” after all was literally drilled into you. But…the 3rd…his jump master had to give him the “boot” as he froze in the door. By his own admission he had started to think about what could go wrong and if the $50.00/month extra was worth it. Of course, his girl ( my mom) had a huge influence on those thoughts!

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Thank you for sharing, once a paratrooper always a paratrooper!

[@ralphalvarez5465]

3 jumps to earn the silver wings? At Fort Benning, GA the standard was 5 jumps and the LZ was in Alabama. As long as you were able to S roll your parachute as run to formation it counted as good to go. If not, you were either recycled or quit (visit the White House). The training at Fort Benning was done under the supervision of the "Black Hats". I was assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, NC and it seemed like the paratroopers that were injured went through the Fort Bragg school rather than Fort Benning. Fort Benning trains all of the branches of the military in military parachuting including the USMC. AATW!

[@scottjg24]

As a veteran, I want to thank you for your prior military service, and leadership.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

@@scottjg24 thank you, your feedback keeps the channel going.

[@eugeneearickson2961]

I was at Ft. Carson Colorado in December 1970 when we became the fourth division, my unit then was D troop 4th of the 12th cavalry ( D troop was the air wing of the 4th of the 12th)

[@macjeez1450]

Served in Vietnam in 1967 & 1968 with 145th Combat Aviation Battalion. A proud distinguished Battalion of the 12th Aviation Group. We got the job done. We always said our battalion unit patch had a hawk with a sword up his ass and that was one pissed off bird. "First in Vietnam." Long live the 145th. Proud to have been assigned and a member of the 145th.

[@HVACSoldier]

People in the military today don’t know the “alternate history” of Army patches. 25th ID “Tropic Lighting” = “Hawaiian Surfing Infantry.” 1st Cav “Horse Blanket, Horse Head (Cavalry), and Scabbard” = “Horse they never road, bridge they never crossed (scabbard), and yellow is self explanatory.” 101st “Screaming Eagles” = “Puking Buzzards” 82nd Airborne “All American” = Alcoholics Anonymous. 9th ID “Old Reliables” “Octofoil” = “Flaming Asshole” 4th ID “Ivy” = “Four Lieutenants pointing north.”

[@christopherhazell420]

The 145th is active today @ Fort Novosel (formerly Rucker,) in Alabama.

[@pczapp827]

The 199th was put together at Fort Benning in March 1966. It was formed from the 2nd Bn 3rd Inf,I was in,the 4th of the 12th & later added the 3rd of the 7th once trained. Those were left from WWII & the 1st Bn of the 3rd is the Honor Guard at Arlington though no affiliation. We also went to Camp Shelby Miss in Aug for 6 weeks & went to Viet Nam by ship in Oct 1966 & the 3/7 flew over later. None of the three Bn's were anywhere near each other. We operated only as a few Companies in the rice patties west of Saigon. In the first few weeks we started out of Long Bin where the Brigade Hq was & got into some jungle more than we did later down south. I have no idea what happened during Tet in Jan 1968 as we were gone in Oct 1967 except for those replacements with less experience stayed. I did see that the entire 199th was abandoned around 1971 & a platoon was sent to Washington State & years later to Benning for some sort of Officer training non sense. I believe the 196th came first,we came second & then the 198th. Those were the first light infranty brigades to operate in the Army & more like you saw in Afganistan where you flew in & swept villages. As a side note I was drafted as a legal permanent resident Canadian Citizen & no idea why I got that duty. We only had 16 non citizens in the entire Bn & there were Army Intel on my hone town street talking to neighbors & I went thru an interview at Camp Shelby. Very odd & costly when you could get sixteen more folks being drafted. My Brother in Law was drafted into the Marines but not sent to Nam.

[@2098elk]

Vietnam Era veteran. Served at Fort Polk, 4th Army which is no longer exists. Also a Specialist 5, which no longer exists.

[@bennybenitez2461]

My friend Col Charles Elliot down in Alexandria, Louisiana at Million Air FBO has an awesome collection as well.

[@gregsmith7428]

Mine was 1st Avn Bgde; 192nd AHC; Can Tho, RVN. A previous tour was 20th Trans, Cu Chi where 25th Inf was headquartered.

[@pdxbohica]

I was 1st Avn Bgde, 145th Aviation Battalion, 334th AHC, "1st with guns", 1st platoon "Playboys".

[@richardmanginelli2624]

You all need to reach out to each other, THANK YOU for Serving

[@terryv]

At 10:59 you assume that a display case with two 1st Infantry Division patches indicates both wartime and peacetime assignments with the 1st. More likely, the veteran who put that display together was simply going for visual balance, and not trying to imply a dual assignment.

[@morgan97475]

Pretty cool. I'm proud to have 1st ID and 3rd ID, as well as the ARNG 27th IN BDE as combat patches.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Very good post. I served Jan 1969 - Jan 1970 1st Signal Brigade ,Mekong Delta, US army.

[@hugbug4408]

Was that under the 9th inf.div in the mekong delta?Also,the us riverine force consisted of the 9th.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

@@hugbug4408 Yes the 9th Infantry Division, Riverine combined Army / Navy, I dont remember what Bn.was the Infantry Mekong Delta, and the 9th Inf. band was at Can tho Army airfield a while.

[@simjtuder2531]

Bah mi Bah….#33

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

My Dad served two tours 66-68 and he kept it such a mystery

[@1776adb]

Served in Vietnam 1966-67. 25 infantry A battery 13th artillery Cu Chi.

[@phillipgonzales4617]

During the 1970’s my two uncles served with 75th Rangers my brother with Black Horse 11th Cavalry Regiment my cousin 4th Infantry Division and I served as a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. God,Family, and Country 🇺🇸

[@paratrooper7340]

Myself and my Veteran Brothers served in the 1st Airborne Brigade, 1st Airmoble Division. We wore the Airborne Shoulder Tab above our Cav. Patch.

[@JohnB-le2pi]

Extremely informative video! Earlier today I watched this video for the first time. A bit later on I was checking eBay for US patches and happened upon a small lot that had a couple of patches that I had seen in this vid. One patch was the 1st Aviation Brigade, and another patch was the US Army Security Agency Group patch. A third patch I'm still doing research on (479 AOS it says on the upper part). Needless to say the price was right and I grabbed the lot! Thanks again for the informative videos!

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

The USASA patch was most likely worn in CONUS only. Many of us assigned overseas wore civilian clothes. Especially if one got Embassy duty. Guess they were afraid of us being kidnapped.

[@wdavidson729]

God bless all of these warriors. I honor all of you. Your bravery and sacrifice is beyond my comprehension.

[@ridgelinecontractingllc1803]

Love watching these my father spent two tours in Vietnam starting in 68 with the 25th 3rd Infantry Brigade B Company 2nd of the 22nd “Electrified Strawberry” , lots of amazing stories, 2 Purple Hearts ...proud of everyone who served their thank you for your service!

[@oldvet7547]

An outstanding article on units and patches. The Army Security Agency (USASA) was never "officially " in Vietnam due to security requirements. As such the official ASA patch was not authorized for wear. There was a diverse number of creative unofficial ASA patches worn. I was in ASA for three rears in Europe, but neve wore the ASA patch. We "weren't" there. ;-)

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

Signal school Ft. Gordon, then to VN where I wasn't there in the ASA....been keeping secrets for 55 years now....

[@mikeschumann7832]

I also served with the 5th Infinity Division and God bless

[@MonteOlsen]

Great video. I spent a year over there in the army in the 1st Aviation Brigade as an RTO in an Assault Helicopter Company (187th AHC) in Tay Ninh. It would be interesting to see a couple of patch types discussed if you have time: Symbolism implied in these patches. Some of the company level authorized and unauthorized patches that weren’t worn on the army dress green uniforms but possibly on fatigues or none light suits. Thanks for doing such a great job in this video. 👍🏻

[@christopherhazell420]

The 1st AB is still going strong down @ Fort Rucker, Alabama (now Fort Novosel)

[@magnoliamike]

I always seen the first cavalry division logo on zippo lighters. It is very iconic. The yellow and black with the horse

[@josephburke7224]

1st Brigade Seperate, 101st Airborne Division arrived in Vietnam in September 1965. Even after the remainder of the division arrived in December 1967 (the first time a division deployed strictly by air), the 1st Brigade fought separately for more than a year.

[@TC-ti2sr]

On 18 March 68, MG Barsanti took control of all 3 brigades.

[@oOneenOo]

My father was B 1/327, 67 to 68. Incredibly proud of his service, especially with the 1st brigade

[@kaliberimaging5579]

To my knowledge, no one actually WORE the ASA patch in Vietnam except maybe on arrival, but my buddies that went from Okinawa had to strip their patches before the left for in country.

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

sounds about right. I went through signal school and wasn't required to wear the ASA patch. I did wear the dark blue shoulder weave.. It was much darker blue than the infantry braids....

[@ninemilliondollars]

Thanks for describing the Army Security Agency Patch.

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

yep we was listening to Charlie.....

[@ninemilliondollars]

@@tommywestmoreland6113 I was ASA '70-'71 - 05C Radio-Teletype/Morse Code. ".. _ . _ . _"

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

@@ninemilliondollars 72B40D1 do you still hear didah dit dada ?

[@ninemilliondollars]

@@tommywestmoreland6113 I don't. Only when I want to.

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

@@ninemilliondollars Our 05H's were definitely crazy guys. I used to leave the commcenter to listen. It drove me nuts. Rows of guys and all that noise. You guys had it made. Sitting in an airconditioned tin can!.

[@kimstar7181]

The Combat Patch is now called the shoulder sleeve insignia former oper. in hostile conditions .

[@johnboyette4710]

We called the. 9 th. Div. The. Burnt cooky. I was with the 1st. Cav div

[@davidschick6951]

12:06 you forgot his CMB 18:11 on the left is 44th Medical Brigade, on the right is US Army Medical Command

[@DoowopLover]

I served with the 552nd Military Police Company, ll Field Force, Long Binh, RVN 1967-1968.

[@dougpratt3955]

9th Infantry Division began arriving in Viet Nam in December 1966. All brigades were in country by January.

[@ron8864]

Charlie Co. 1st platoon 5/60 infantry ( Mech) 9th Division arrived Dec. 1966. Bearcat then Dong Tam. Loved them rice paddies! Original "bandido charley" God bless Lt. Garner may he rest in peace!

[@darkhorse6829]

S.F. was in Nam in '57. And didnt leave Vietnam. They repatched to USARV when they switched to TF1AE & TF2AE. They just stopped wearing berets and sf patches. However, still wore SOG patches.

[@tomtrostel4091]

At minute 18:09 there is a patch that is misidentified as “the 1st medical brigade”. That is the patch of the 44th Medical Brigade that was responsible for all hospitals in country.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

thank you, I will check that out. good eye, I must be getting old.

[@johnreilly7956]

1966 - 1968, ASA and we still don't talk about any missions.........thank you.

[@sfdanceron1]

LOL!! They're still a few of us around. From my class in Devens, only five of us didn't go to Nam. I wound up going to Panama and Taiwan: 05H20, 64-68.

[@rj8288]

Never Say Anything or No Such Agency. Take your pick.

[@49525Bob]

Much of what we did will forever not be discussed except in a scif.

[@danielcotts8673]

The Most Secret War: Army Signals Intelligence in Vietnam by James L. Gilbert Publisher ‏ : ‎ US Military History Office (January 1, 2006) Out of print. IIRC the only thing he covers in detail is direction finding from aircraft. I did COMSEC.

[@UrFavritRedneck]

My Dad’s Uncle Was In MAC-V

[@eugenesaint1231]

Thank you, sir. D Co. 17th Inf 191st Ord USARV 70-72 It's funny...until a couple years ago (until the Internet) I had no idea what the colors of the USARV patch were. Everything we had was subdued. Just sane... :^) Saint

[@piepawrench]

My time in country was Sept. '67 to Sept. '68 and I service under the Americal Div. (12:20), based in Chu Lai at that time, blue background w/4 stars. But my combat unit was 196 Light Infantry Brigade (LIB), patch at 14:00. Blue background w/double head "burning match". The Chargers Great video well done, enjoyed it.

[@timvaughn6535]

I was one of your replacements. Americal in Chu Lai...Feb.69 - Feb. 70. 523rd Signal Battalion. Combat Photographer.

[@averypter6261]

Glad to see my unit patch XXIV Corps Hdqs included. Not many of us wearing it.

[@CandC68]

Still bums me out that they never made the MACVSOG patch official. Though it has been displayed everywhere for over 50 years. To my knowledge, the only unit that existed ONLY in a foreign war. Created in the war, and ended in that war. Operating in: Laos, Cambodia, South Vietnam, Thailand, North Vietnam, China(?) ?

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Interesting point. Five other units were created for the Vietnam War and disappeared afterwards: MACV, USAV, First and Second Field Force and 1st Aviation Brigade.

[@friscostreetstories5403]

I collected patches as a kid I'm 50 now. Started with my grandpas and dads patches. I always like the design of MACV patch, a sword braking through the great wall. Dad told me with the 1st Cav patch, it's the Horse you never rode and the road you never cross. I like sayings like that one, probably goes back to Nam. Also I don't think the 101st ever went subdued in Nam

[@raymondquave1237]

Served with the Americal 1969 1970 11th brigade infantry had the same Cornell as lieutenant Cally my lai masacare then came back to the 1st armored division ft hood texas

[@matthewjacobs141]

Recon 3/21/196LIB also 69-70 worked the Ashau Valley

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

I thought Ft. Hood was the 2nd Armored Division? I walked guard around their tanks in winter of 1970. Me and my little billy club guarding millions of dollars worth of tanks.

[@robertmohs1371]

The 1st Brigade (Separate), 101st Airborne Division arrived in Vietnam in July 1965 as a paratroop unit and remained so until the divison deployed from Fort Campbell in 1968, and was converted an air mobile division, thus losing its jump status.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

thank you, I did not know that.

[@The508ranger]

Jump status for 101st was lost at 1972. 173rd ABN Deactivated at Campbell in 1971-72. Those airborne slots went to one BDE in 101st that remained ABN till full transition of Air Asslt.

[@Ghatbkk]

1st Brigade retained its official jump status (although not many troops were able to make the jumps to stay on status) until after their return from Vietnam.

[@Ghatbkk]

@David Erickson Immaterial to the unit's status as a parachute unit. The 82d today and the United States Special Forces both have lots of "legs" assigned - the units are still on jump status.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

​​​@@Ghatbkks, however when I was at Fort Bragg, NC the non-airborne personnel wore the maroon beret without the unit flash. Only 1 guy in our unit was a "leg" and was in supply. We pressured him so much that he stopped wearing the beret and wore his BDU cap with woodland BDUs. The rest of the unit wore OD green rip stop jungle fatigues and Vietnam era jungle boots. AATW!!

[@josiel152]

very informative show lots of interesting history.

[@river_furnish7795]

My grandfather served 3 tours with the 173rd and was in the battle of hill 875.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

then we serve together.

[@river_furnish7795]

@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 wow really?

[@river_furnish7795]

He was also a field surgeon in the gulf war

[@sammiedog4]

Big wip

[@ralphalvarez5465]

Alfred Rascon?

[@tombakabones274]

My dad served with the Third Brigade of the 82nd Airborne in 69 and 70 as an Airborne Raider( Special Forces Unit)

[@thomasknight9896]

The medical patch on the left is the 44th Medical Brigade,not the first. The 11ACR partially left in’71. The 2nd Squadron,the supportBn,and air Cav troop stayed until ‘72 or ‘73. I was with the 11 ACR in’71 until I was med evacced to the States.

[@tomtrostel2116]

Yes, 44th Medical Brigade which controlled all Army Hospitals in country. I was with the 45th Surgical Hospital at Tay Ninh.

[@gregorywilliams6756]

@@tomtrostel2116😊

[@stevefoster258]

Hey Joe, 5th mech inf here too! 7/68-7/69

[@cohee100]

You mentioned that the 101st arrived in VN in 1967. Actually the 1st Brigade arrived in country midsummer 1965.

[@hugbug4408]

101st sent 2 nam early summer 65.Pave the way 4 the 1st cav in central highlands mid 6/65.Saw lots of action thru out its tour in nam.

[@hugbug4408]

That's wat I pointed out on an earlier comment.101st was in.country by early 6/65! They paved the way 4 the 1st cav.in central highlands.173rd arrived bout same time and same w 1st.inf.div;they were 3 corp mekong delta 2 saigon.Later the 9th inf.div.took over the mekong delta area bout early 66.

[@cohee100]

@@hugbug4408 I was in the first Cav beginning Apr 66. The first brigade that I was in was on jump status until June 66. Some guys were offered a chance to join the 101 to stay on jump status. Two that I knew went to the 502d/101. Both were dead in a month. Ironically the army decided that our brigade would no longer be on jump status, but anyone who joined the unit before 1 Jun 66 would continue to draw jump pay as long as they were in the Cav.

[@hugbug4408]

@@cohee100 1st cav on jump status;yur brigade?I know 1st cav. arrived in country mid-summer 65.101st had a brigade bout same time.Later in 9/65 1st cav.area in central highlands up near An-Ke saw alot of action.The Ia-Drang valley battle was the 1st full engagement between us and nva troops,the 1st cav.was in it. I thought airborne units received higher pay?

[@hugbug4408]

@@cohee100 Yur 2 buddies kiaed w/in a month?Sad. My uncle kiaed near pleiku central highlands South Vietnam mid-3/68 tail end of tet.He was w 1st cav.Happened 10 days b4 11th bday.

[@johntrolinger3706]

All Three (3) Brigades of the 9th Infantry Division served it the Delta from 1966 - 1969.

[@mikescully3046]

Correction: The First Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade (Advanced Party) landed in Vietnam mid-July 1965. By October 22, 1965, the entire Big Red One was officially in Vietnam. Division (Danger) Main was at DiAn along with the 2nd Brigade, 1st Brigade at Phuc Vinh, 3rd Brigade at Lai Khe, and Div. Arty, 1/4 Cav, and 1st Aviation at Phu Loi. Division (Danger) Forward at Loc Ninh. I came ashore with the 1st MI Det. from the USNS Barrett in Vung Tau on October 22, 1965, without getting my feet wet and was greeted by the 1st Infantry Division Band.

[@multitieredinvestor183]

I can wear five on my right shoulder. Four from Vietnam, one from the Dominican Republic. MACV, USARV, 1ST Signal Brigade, 25th Infantry Divison and for Dom Rep, 18th Airborne Corps.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

So which one do you wear? difficult choice?

[@hunto_]

@@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376 Is this guy legit lmao that sounds a bit like Stolen Valour but idk

[@johnnyOh3-503]

@@hunto_ I believe him, I'll tell you why. Most stolen valor pretender guys would say 82nd Airborne in the Dominican Republic, not the XVIII Airborne Corps which was there as the acting HQ. Plus the other units he mentioned in VN would indicate more of HHQ staff position than a field position so I believe him. Pretenders usually don't know crap about the military which is obvious to most of us that have spent time in TO&E units. I always liked the Sky Dragons patch.

[@jimmehjiimmeehh9748]

So if you have more than 1 unit that you served in combat with which is not your current unit is it personal choice as to which you wear or most recent or longest period in combat?

[@multitieredinvestor183]

@@jimmehjiimmeehh9748 totally personal choice. I enjoyed my time the most with the 25th so that is was the patch I wore on right shoulder. A soldier wears his current unit patch on the left shoulder.

[@stevenjohnson2063]

I served 2 tours with the 1st Sig Bg and a 3rd tour with MACV 69 thru 71.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

that is some serious campaign stars…how many?

[@philgiglio7922]

11:01...an Air Medal (ruptured duck)???!!! Unusual but not unheard of...Hackworth had been awarded an Air Medal IIRC

[@eddiesimms9301]

My Dad arrived in Vietnam in March of 1968 and was assigned to Co B 3rd BN 47th Infantry 9th Infantry division. Base camp was called Bearcat. My Dad was a damn good soldier! I arrived at FT Lewis Wa from March of 1978 and was to HHC 2ND BN 39TH INFANTRY 9th Infantry division..."The Old Reliable's" .

[@bradcurtis5324]

I was 1st AVN. in Vung Tau down the road from BearCat an hour drive or so. Went there a few times. Still in touch with a fellow Vet who served there. Man we are old men now.

[@duanekirish877]

One of the best books written on the Vietnam War from the soldiers perspective was the Boys of 67. It chronicles the actions of Charlies Company/4th Battalion/47th Inf./9th I.D. If you have not read this book, you really need to.

[@michaeljennings5860]

@@bradcurtis5324 Golden Hawks/ 1st Avn Bde 👍

[@bradcurtis5324]

5 of us medics drove up full speed(45mph) from Vung Tau in a cracker box ambulance full of med supplies and all well armed after Bear cat go hit in 71. That was a tense drive and we stayed to help clean up for a day.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Love the medals, and patches

[@Ghatbkk]

101st Airborne Division and 1st Infantry Division continued to wear full color SSI on their utility uniforms until the early 1980s.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

Thank you for the update.

[@kokomokid4006]

B-1/7 1CAVAM RVN CLASS of "72" 🍺GARRY🍀OWEN🍺

[@linleyleonard9584]

Very nice presentation…..thanks…..Master Chief out.

[@allanpattison329]

So much for the army. Semper Fi!

[@terryv]

Dope.

[@harcomou8395]

Good job, Col. Foster! Not military here, just german federal law enforcement guy with big interest and quite a big us military police and military collection.

[@gregorywilliams6756]

The first medical patch was the 44TH Medical Brigade!

[@jimrotella9113]

Served in 9th info division, 2/60 in 68 69. Someone must be mistaken.

[@rj8288]

9 ID arrived in RVN in 1966 and served at Bearcat and Dong Tam until 1969. Then 2 brigades were sent home and the 3rd Brigade of the 9 ID stayed until 1970 in Tan An. I was there. Does anyone remember March 1969 in Dong Tam ? Now that was a fireworks show !

[@dougrayher3879]

I was in the 2nd and 3rd Brigades from October '67 until October '68. No excuse for this.

[@donstewart368]

I was in the 9th div in 1969 in the 3/5 cav black knights. We had m48 a1 tanks and personnel carriers. We operated from the Ashau valley to the DMZ. was a part of operation apache snow

[@williamquintero6020]

Definitely an interesting an informative lesson. 😎👍

[@sandy5548]

Served 6/69-7/70 DUSTERS -QUADS-SEARCH LITES SECOND FIELD FORCES dong tam , iron triangle, xuan loc.

[@surfside-hj2ue]

Duster Compound - Long Binh. Quad 50s. I was there - 1970-71. Second Field Force. Xuan Loc.

[@donniehodge2548]

Mine was 1st Armor Division OLD IRONSIDE

[@mauricecaron8254]

Had basic training there in 1966.

[@richsimpson2583]

United States Army Republic of Vietnam. US Arv. Or Use to Be 1968-69. Most of your Support units where under this patch. I was a Truck driver 64-c. Out of Phu Tia. Out side of Quin Hon. And the ''D'' long pier where the Ships got unloaded with everything need in The Central Highlands. 2 Corps. Trucks got it to each Base camp or Some Fire Base camp.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

that was quite a dangerous job.

[@24Mossberg]

18th Military Police Bde, 212th MP Sentry Dog Company, 1967-68. Trained with my dog in Okinawa at the Yomatan airstrip, near Torri Station.

[@donbrown9301]

I served in VN in 1969-1970 with 18th MP Brigade, Saigon. GREAT presentation. Is this a physical museum that allows visitors? If so, where is it located?

[@bobsidoodledandy808]

very very rich in materials...

[@johnnygeejr500]

thanks well done !

[@robertcrislip6316]

You have a mistake onn the 25th Inf Div. They Departed Hawaii Dec. 1965. I was with the advanced party 3rd Bde 25th Inf Div and was at Pleikue RVN 25h Dec 66 with the 65th combat Eng. Bnwe took over Engr Hill from the 1st cav. who sescured the aera for us just days before.

[@Warren7893]

I was on that same hill with the 330th RRC. 5/67-5/68.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

US Army Security Command Patch.

[@jacobcossio4023]

3-4 cav

[@JohnEglick-oz6cd]

Why isn't the "Old Reliables " 9th I.D. insignia , patch , on display ! There's displayed divisional , brigade , regiment (Al) , battalion insignias , but the " Old Reliables " not shown . And , the whole Division was shown to be arrived " In Country " bolster than by late December 1966 . I saw this on a documentary on this . And , the " Screaming Eagles " 101st A/B - AirMobile arrived in SouthVietnam by early 6/1965 . It later paved the way for the 1st Cavalry Division by late summer 1965 . I know this for a fact , because there was a non- fake documentary on this for real .

[@timvaughn6535]

The 23rd Infantry Division ( Americal) was also In Vietnam....largest Division in Vietnam ( 25k). Chu Lai.....i was there 69-70. I don't see the (Americal) patch in your list of unit's in Vietnam....how can you miss the largest Division There?

[@ralphalvarez5465]

He displayed the Americal patch and mentioned them a few times.

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

Great tutorial!

[@marklangkamp3151]

Where is the 18th M.P. BN. Patch? They were all over Vietnam and served with distinction and deserved to be recognize.

[@veteransmedalsworkshop-moa4376]

The 18th military police brigade patch is in there, it’s just towards the rear of the video after the engineers.

[@terryfowler6090]

I earned two combat patches. Iwas in the 23 Inf. until it was deactivated we became 196th Bde.

[@topcatandgang]

only half of the patches of units in vietnam, the video was not telling about the first army patches of vietnam. i was a member of the 52nd combat aviation bn. located at pleiku in the highlands, known as the flying dragons.

[@GorillaCookies]

I didnt serve in Vietnam but have a combat patch that was a Vietnam Combat patch. I just happened to get my combat patch in the gulf war and different combat patch in Iraq some 12 years later on a 2nd visit to that pathetic place