Our Stories: Vietnam Part 3

[@robertcombs55]

Vietnam Vet 1968-69 USAF Sergeant; God Bless you for posting these GREAT Programs...

[@edwardhaugstatter3473]

My Field Training Officer for the police dept I worked for was a Vietnam Vet, door gunner on a helicopter. One of the best officers I ever worked with. You guys are great. I loved working with vets. Thank you for all that you did.

[@thornbird6768]

Every time I watch a video like this I’m filled with admiration but nobody talks about the POW’s and missing in action , this is also part of the Vietnam War !

[@joelmatthew2508]

To all you wonderful, brave men who went over to nam, Thank you so very much for your service and unprecedented bravery You came home with honour We love you all From a grateful Australian ally Welcome home boys

[@randallbroadus3213]

EVERYONE THAT IS A VIETNAM VET.GOD BLESS OF Y'ALL.EVERYONE OF YOU WHERE WARRIORS AND FOUGHT LIKE HELL.MY BROTHER WAS IN NAM.HE DID EITHER TWO OR THREE TOURS.ARE FAMILY WAS VERY PROUD OF HIM.HE HAD PTSD REAL BAD.BUT HE CAME THROUGH IT.WE LOST MY BROTHER 2 1/2 YEARS AGO.HE HAD AGENT ORANGE REAL BAD.BUT EVERYONE KEEP YOUR HEADS HIGH AND BE VERY PROUD OF WATCH Y'ALL DID OVER THERE.

[@ballet07]

Thank you men and women who served in Vietnam. I appreciate you.

[@dkr6617]

I was in the Marine Corp Reserve from 10 Jan. 1973 still 9, Nov. 1979 never saw action at any time. I admire these Wonderfull men and woman that have come before me, I was 20 when I enlisted I love my country even today inspire of its faults and indecision. Because my friends I wish to honor those that died before I was born, I honor those that died so that I could have a free land to live in, I honor those no mater what country or color they are because they gave their lives & sacrificed life and limb so that we all could have the freedoms and life style of today. Thank you for all you did for me & others!

[@defuse56]

All respect to the men and the women who went and did their duty, whether or not they agreed with the dishonest politicians who sent them there. It's amazing to hear all of them say they would do it again if they had to.

[@deannatrandel7118]

Thanks thoughts and prayers 🙏 for all Vietnam vets, God bless

[@navy4735]

these stories are SO POWERFUL AND HUMBLING....just Amazing. Whenever I see a Vietnam Vet I always tell them I thank you for your service and honor you....and they always have a seat to talk about what it was like.....the bravery and courage of these men, to just be drafted into this war is just mind-boggling. Amazing.

[@robertandrews6915]

I always find them so humble and pleasant. They're never bitter and most will talk to for 10 to 20 minutes no problem and I love listen to their stories.

[@DavidHamros]

WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🏼

[@charliewilson3234]

WOW. I wasn't born during Vietnam but way after. I'm blown away by the character of the generation back then, they had true American grit, well the ones that didn't protest in the streets.

[@rfcgong1]

Our Stories are the best documentaries by the service men and women of the Vietnam war. Thanks for your service!!

[@elephantjr22]

If I could be half the man these men are I would be proud THANKYOU for your service

[@hydroxyflutamide]

thank you for all your sacrifice and service

[@mahlonbouslaugh6176]

I would like to say thank you to all the people that did their jobs in Vietnam my father was in the Vietnam War from 1971-1972 he was in the Army he signed up in July of 1970 and finally got to retire in August of 2010 I was born at Fort Rucker Alabama in June of 1986 but I have lived in Roswell New Mexico since July of 1988 but I have spent my whole life around people in the Army and other branches of the military and I learned that it does not matter what branch of military you or your loved ones are in because they are all like family

[@florencescott9385]

Frank kane

[@jessef3079]

Thank you Vietnam vets!

[@samuelmmmk181]

Yes, without those brave Vietnamese lives lost they would never have overthrown the French colonists who enslaved them. But It's weird how everyone forgets that bit about the Vietnam war.

[@Libertyjack1]

No thanks to LBJ, Nixon and General Westmoreland.

[@dmihm7295]

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[@dmihm7295]

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[@dmihm7295]

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[@paulielacqua8834]

Listening to them gives me such pride in being from New Mexico. Thank you soooo much for all you have done .

[@chrisnnh]

“My first day in country was the day my life changed forever. It was the last day I believed anything my government told me.” That was a Vietnam vet, not a war protester. To protest the war is not the same thing as protesting your neighbor who was just awarded the MOH...posthumously. RIP Rex. Love you, man. Semper Fi.

[@nedludd7622]

Trinkets like the MOH are there to attract naive young people go to fight useless unnecessary wars. You never see the guys who made the A-bomb or many of the other weapons necessary to win get those awards.

[@julianfresquez2489]

Thank you brother Jose Ray Jr. for sharing your experience in 'Nam. I was with 101st Avn Bn '67-'68. Respect!

[@galjorbismarck7324]

Watching this interviews make me tankfull,humble and proud about all of you brave Vet's From the bottom of .my heart,welcome home,and thank you .

[@stevegarth4505]

I was born in 1963 of course way to young to dear Evan in Vietnam. Being a young child I do remember young men in my neighborhood in Louis Missouri leaving and everyone going to their houses hugging them and wishing telling them they are proud of them and to be careful and come home safe. Looking back amongst all the protest going on in America I am proud of my neighborhood for loving and supporting those few young men we knew it was a blue collar area full of veterans of previous wars. No one of us would have even thought or have ever thought of protesting our troops! That being said when I turned 18 I went to enlist in 1982, but was declined for an eye issue I was born with I tried everything from approval from eye doctors getting letters from high school coaches saying I was more than able to be a soldier but was reheated all 3 attempts. So I got into the carpenters union which I am still in and love what I do. I showed up for work on my first job an hour early and stood by my truck waiting and watching all the journeyman pull up and park. When the time came to get assigned to a crew a well built blue eyed foreman walked into the groups of crews and said I want that leg on my crew, I had no idea what he meant by leg lol. He walked straight up to me looked me in the eyes and said my name is TJ and you belong to me, I had my new tool belt on with all the tools I was told to bring and he said let’s go nothing happens when your standing still! That man became my leader, best friend, taught me the reason for everything we did and pushed me hard never giving me any slack. I was soon the hardest apprentice in the company. He said he was going to make a man that everyone would want so I would never have to worry about having a job. I was taught to be a person of honor from my dad but no one had ever reached me like TJ. We became inseparable TJ had no family left in his life so I became his son in a sense. I was a 6’ tall strong weight lifter and was fearless. It was tradition to hang around and drink some beers on Friday after work, we all stood around the trailer and shot the shit for a couple hours. One Friday one of the other foreman approached me who for some reason did not like me, it happens in life and that’s just life. I never disrespected anyone that’s just how I was raised. Being an Uber city kid I was not afraid to fight if I was disrespected, the foreman walked up to me and spit beer on me and before I could respond he was on the ground and TJ said this is my trooper and no one will touch him and if anyone does I will take their breath from them! I had never seen a person stand up for what is right and fair like TJ. I have to tell you though, when everyone left the asshole foreman was waiting to talk to TJ and I told TJ this is my problem and I need to deal with it, he hit me on the back and said do not lose lol true TJ fashion. I didn’t lose and took care of the asshole. I never had another problem from that man. AFter years of friendship and showing up whenever he called and just needed to talk. TJ was in the 173 Airborne Division and was very proud of its history. The best friend I ever had! The best man I ever knew. TJ became ill of Cancer in 1990 from agent orange I would go visit him with my young son and watched him pitch wiffle ball to my son before he dwindled down to a piece of the stature he used to be. I carried him to this resting place in 1992 at Jefferson Barracks national cemetery and said my goodbyes. I think about him everyday and miss him dearly. I have never met a person of his qualities since. God bless all of you who served I am proud to have spent time with one of your best. You are all hero’s to me. If anyone by chance knew TJ PLEASE contact me by replying to me. Tommy Joe Thomas was my friends name he served in 68/69 and loved all of his fellow troopers.

[@lovingmymamalighter102]

Thank you Mr. Jose Arsola Ray Jr. for protecting mine and every other Americans freedoms, I personally thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to our great country. U are a man of great honor and u deserve soooo much more respect and thanks than what u have been given. Thank you and God Bless.

[@michaelstratton6701]

God bless all who SERVED in Vietnam, my big brother Dennis was KIA in Vietnam 4-30-69,delta co. Big red one,RIP big brother

[@jafo766]

We thank and honor him for our BLANKET OF FREEDOM.

[@zincman1995]

I'm not a vet; I'm thinking it's about time for the cowardly protestors, complainers and media offer their heart felt apolpgies to our vets. What do you think vets? Love the presentation, thanks for your service.

[@jacobsladder6715]

I am.. understand all who protested were not just civilians. They protested to bring them home.. calling them names and spitting on them was not right. Right or wrong our freedom is important.. we have the right to protest! We have the right to serve our country we have the right to have an opinion in the United states of America right... or wrong!

[@robertroselle5073]

I am not a veteran! I was an active protestor from the early days of the war having seen a film about the French involvement and defeat some time around 1955-56...Jump into Hell. I was aware that elections called for in 1956 had not been held, presumably because of a fear that the National Liberation Front and Ho Chi Minh would win.

[@robertroselle5073]

I had strong feelings that since the NFL had defeated the French and won their freedom... just like 13 British colonies had 200 years earlier they should have been left alone to build there nation and not interfered with. It really bothered me when President Kennedy began to send troops there in the early 60s. I began protesting the Unjustified war early on and continued for the duration! The elections called for in the Paris peace agreement of 1956 should have taken place. The war was totally unjustified and unnecessary. The deaths of over 50000 men and women Americans and hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese are America's responsibility! We should be ashamed!!!

[@robertroselle5073]

I am not a veteran either Zinc Man and I am not a 'cowardly protestor either!! I am PROUD that I knew an unnecessary war of aggression when I saw it and refused to serve!!

[@baplaylisttran9309]

Robert Roselle : Right ! You ain’t cowardly protestor , but on the contrary, you’re a GREAT and HEROIC ONE to help bringing defeat and ignominy to the US before a bloodthirsty and wicked enemy like those bastard vc !!! Furthermore, you also betrayed and stigmatized 58,000 + real HEROIC GIs who had been falling down FOR YOUR ( and our ) FREEDOM AND HAPPINESS!!!! Think it over again! What the heck of you and your gangs of MORONS doing in those days ???

[@stevelam7390]

Frances F Williams. U my hero. Thanks for taking care of our brave soldiers.. I am American now. And proud to be an American..

[@greasyflight6609]

EMTP 28 years Civie... Kid Inf Cold War Vet....My heart goes out to you guys...thank you

[@samfisher2306]

Great...I like hearing a vet's perspective

[@ejsocci2630]

God bless you all and thank you all so much for your service, welcome home.🙏🏻👊🏻🇺🇸

[@dustinclark8186]

Thank u mam for your service. What a gal

[@davidtaylor5007]

What a great series! Thank you KRWG!

[@55618285]

Welcome home. Thank you for your service to our country. God bless.

[@Brunzy1970]

All that answered your country's call to arms, GodBless you and yours.

[@ejsocci2630]

Welcome home and thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

[@paulsuprono7225]

As a vet . . . I can comprehend her statements . . . although not every in that theater, I've trained for that 'endrun,' if that became my 'mission.' As that grand phrase went - 'If it's up to be, it is up to me !' I've become blessed . . . to share my story, if I gain the confidense, wherewithall !

[@rorytennes8576]

" I have not been on anything bigger than an elevator" I dont blame you sir.

[@navy4735]

Be very Proud of the Interview-Soldier....Proud Indeed.

[@hydrogreen1111]

You guys are really, some of the best America has. God bless you.

[@GottliebGoltz]

If that isn't a gutsy gal, what is? Praise on Her.!

[@kenlandon7803]

Salute to all these guys!

[@robertnocerajr3985]

Yeah coming back or going into.... I like this man and his message

[@josecanisales3491]

God Bless you men & women who served in Vietnam.

[@paulsuprono7225]

Being Det 7, 37 ARRS . . . felt I was shortchanged . . . guarding missle fields of the Strategic Air Command. In time, those responsibilities were transfered, and ARRS mission came directly under SAC command. However, our mission was nothing more than a glorified taxi drivers . . . for SAC. In my 4 years at Minot AFB, we had one rescue mission - T-33 flameout on takeoff, and no, the pilot did not survive !

[@70stunes71]

But you served brother. That's what counts. 💪🌠👍

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Loved the roof garden on the Rex. First tour I was a Saigon Warrior. Second tour I was a company commander B 125th Signal in Tay Ninh.

[@spinfowars8958]

I saw the last guy had a LYNYRD SKYNYRD shirt - I missed Vietnam by about 5 years - I enlisted in the Army and went to Fort Jackson South Carolina in September 1975 - I was 18 years old . I went to the same high school as the band members of LYNYRD SKYNYRD - Robert E. Lee HS in Jacksonville, Florida in 1972 - about 9 years after they went there . I have a lot of respect for all those who served honorably in Vietnam - I wish there weren't so many who were dishonorable that it gave the rest a bad name - Maybe if the top brass would have enforced good behavior and punished the bad ones - it could have turned out better My prayers are with you guys to find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ .

[@micheledimond]

Vietnam vets never got the respect they so richly deserved when they came home.

[@low-keyrighteous9575]

I'm glad that Marine got his purple heart because it does matter . What you did over in Vietnam does matter Marine and you should get recognition .. 58,220 individuals gave their lives over there so we should be celebrating all those who came back. And make sure all those Marines and soldiers know how grateful we are for them . We can't undo the damage and pain that our military experienced when they came home to people calling them baby killers and spitting on them ... How horrible that must have been for our guys to experience that. That should have never happen , any American who disrespects a veteran is a scumbag in my opinion .. that's somebody who has their priorities messed up . But God bless all the Marines , Army , Air force , navy all our bada$$ military members who walked towards the bullets instead of running away from them. Truly truly honorable and appreciated

[@jafo766]

Thank you soldier

[@kojak4831]

Your the man jose god bless u

[@jameswheeler7679]

1971 I was 14 and living on Camp Pendleton my father was in the Marines never realized while living on the base and seeing Young Marines that some of them would lose their lives and to this day I have wondered what happened to some of them

[@thanhle4277]

Thank you sir. Salutes

[@GottliebGoltz]

Damn wars but all prase to all Vets.!

[@jacobsladder6715]

Guts! WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU FOR SERVING.

[@craigallen5963]

Udo Fischer-Much respect and admiration for any and all Pararescuemen out there! I went through SOMTC @ Ft Bragg with them when I was going through for the Army, and they are some of the best PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) specialists out there. They also have to be up to par with any other SOF unit they may be attached to, US Army SOF, US Navy SOF ect, so on top of knowing medicine, and being in top physical shape,they have to be-like Army SOF medics, tactically proficient as well.

[@falconmoose1589]

Outstanding production and execution. Kodos. Viet Nam 71. Should have been a Para Rescue...but was scared. They were elite.

[@dunguyen7571]

It was the most interesting time to whomever was there The war just like any war, killing and dying I saw some body peed in the pan ,that's true Some kids scared the S... so he peed in the pan, some got drunk and peed on the street in front of everybody and some got high and lost his pan drug were plentiful and cheap, real cheap five dollars couple guys can get high for whole day I was there when I was in high school ,I was there when I was in VN airforce flew helicopter ,for four years Thank you, you guys did a wonderful job for my country

[@greasyflight6609]

It never goes away...but it eases

[@nedludd7622]

At the end of each episode, it says that the Vietnam era was August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975. However, officially the government classifies any military who were in Vietnam from November 1, 1955 are considered veterans of Vietnam. One of many "small" errors in this series.

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thank you all, God bless you...

[@garrywagner7717]

He's right the politicians should have been protested and not the servicemen.

[@josephmyers1147]

No they should have been the ones and their children to go and fight the war

[@nightflyer914]

But what's so funny about that is he just opened his coat and showed me like some kind of a war pistol hell I don't know and then I showed him my 30006

[@70stunes71]

Jose Arsola is right... time goes by pretty quickly and we won't be here forever. Good man. don't regret that I left as a teenager and served my country either. How some people tend to treat veterans... Now that I feel nothing but pity for them poor foolish people that cannot appreciate the cost of their freedom

[@aneily]

Did the last guy on this episode say that he was released from the army because he was late getting back after his 10-12 day R&R?

[@r.mageddon3385]

I didn't understand that either

[@Echo7steel]

@@r.mageddon3385 I was confused about that too. I didn’t know they could use their R&R time to come back home. I thought once you were sent to Nam u stayed over there or surrounding areas til your tour was over

[@chrismoll6862]

This was very good .

[@nightflyer914]

I would like to make funny stories because yes your camaraderie and funny stuff does happen

[@michaellee5610]

People think that all helicopters sound the same. They obviously have never been in or flown a Huey. The sound is unmistakeable.

[@r.mageddon3385]

Thank you. Never forget.

[@danerichards7280]

I feel safer knowing we have millions of veterans around because war in America is getting really intense

[@tracyboyer3451]

You’re damn lucky to get one

[@daklak4149]

I have lived in VietNam since 1992 amd there must few cultures as forgiving as the Vietnamese are towards Americans and Australians. If you visit VN few of your memories exist - although there are still some traffic light sunshades, l have witnessed two iterations (generations) of buildings. Do visit VietNam, it will not disappoint - such as the Dragon at Da Nang.

[@greasyflight6609]

Peace

[@stephenblake2196]

You combat vets are the real STAR'S and should be treated the way NFL and those Hollywood SCUM bags take for granted ( HERO'S!!!!! ) The women as well !!

[@royclark7737]

You are the best forever AMEN to god for you!

[@paulsuprono7225]

24:15 . . . the term is called 'auto rotate' !

[@nightflyer914]

One time a helicopter door was open and we're flying really free and there's all kinds of free stuff but I just jumped from a very high altitude over treetop well here I am

[@markhelton6128]

The smell to me reminded me of rotten wood in a cow pasture!

[@tird108]

Thanks brother

[@robertroselle3341]

As an Antiwar protestor in 1965 I NEVER could understand why so many people in America...who pride themselves in their freedom and independence...felt they had the right to tell others what kind of government they should have!!! As One American Hero said when he refused the draft in the mid sixties...and subsequently died an American Hero "...ain't no Viet Cong Ever called me a Nigger.." Slavery and genocide!!! People who live in glass houses should not throw stones!!! It is 55 years later and not much has changed... Donald Tramp is/was president...!!!

[@charlesbrooks9577]

I wonder if that wounded soldier lived

[@schnarre0]

...*salutes*

[@jackpack3506]

Politicians lied and our boys died. Loss of my generation and our innocence. Welcome home, All! You did what your duty requested of you, and paid a price like no other.

[@benjaminrockwell7107]

Min 45: Point man it's a good job.

[@kvue2807]

I'm sorry but I'm Hmong you guys should have done it again when General Vang Pao sort it up arms and money to go back and fight for Laos but instead you guys imprisonment him that is what I call doing it again Long Live General Vang Pao hero of all Hmong people

[@robertnocerajr3985]

Yeah never Forget...

[@YardPimp]

X=Hugs.... Not O... GOT MY O FACE ON OVER HERE LADY!!!!! Second thought.. Just give me morphine and walk away.

[@Love.life.ashigzoya]

Very emotive lady.

[@stephenblake2196]

Shame !! To all of that gen for the way they treated you guy's !!

[@arthurjacobs4974]

LONG LIVE AMERICA , THE CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@toothpick5932]

If what you see in hospital in Saigon upset you, imagine 1000 times of what the Vietnamese have to go through in that war and they don’t even have proper hospital and dr . Lady please pour out your emotion to all man kind not just American.

[@garyweeks5864]

My war,my time.

[@cliffworks748]

it was the best thing i ever did in my life YES

[@nancylana5306]

WELCOME HOME,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE First and foremost.I feel such shame that so many youngins who didn't have to serve disrespected you Guy's when you got back home. They realize now how wrong it was,and had to learn hate the War,not the Warior.My Brother was 1stLt.ArmyAirbourne,Geen Beret,Purple Heart.Learned only recently not many made it back. I salute you and Honor you All who served.Thank You,God Bless you.

[@arthurjacobs4974]

IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO VOLUNTEER AND TO SERVE ,,, USNR ACTIVE DUTY 1966 TO 1968 QM USS LINDENWALD LSD - 6 AND USS LORAIN COUNTY LST 1177

[@Bearthorn]

There is nothing more bad a$$ than an. Indigenous American, loving, forgiving, accepting and than fighting for his new country.. yes it was horrific to what happened to his people and culture, but that was 200 years ago and he proves to us both, ok, that was than, this is now, I’ll adapt to my new country and even fight for it, as long as it loves me in return

[@patrickcompton8743]

trust myself !

[@thomasnguyenm8794]

for the first lady I love the [art where you stated " cursed god, our government" I did the same as I cursed god and I don't like many things that our american government did and are doing...

[@jimbob7613]

Again, another vet who tells about the smell. It is something you never forget. Ask any vet.

[@sakai101yahoo9]

She should have cursed the politicians who got everyone there.

[@kikupub71]

Respect

[@rebelwithoutaclue8164]

A monumental waste of life and richs. Thanks Lyndon brains.

[@arthurjacobs4974]

YES I WOULD SERVE AGAIN 🗽🗽🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@globe2555]

How could Americans tell the difference between a North and South Vietnamese?

[@arthurjacobs4974]

SALUTE , DUTY , HONOR AND GOD AND COUNTRY ,, FIGHT THE COMMUNISTS

[@kloudnine2832]

wow it was wild back then in the 60's!!! I was born in 73' i know they would of drafted my ass!!! 💯😲😧