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[@MountainManBFFB]

Love the footage. Tin can sailor, on board the USS Ouellet DE-1077 from 1970 - 1974, home port, Pearl. Two WestPacs, 1972 & 1973, served in the Gulf of Tonkin, Yankee Station & The Firing Line. Well Done Sir, Thank You For Your Service & Welcome Home.

[@depressionhealed970]

Served on the USS Manatee AO58 1969, 1973.. Probaly refueled you guys during operation linebacker 1 and 3...

[@donparks8885]

USS BOYD.Yankee Station and shore bomb 67/68.

[@davidtelliho5043]

I was on USS Walker DD 517,67-69, also 2 'cruises Westpac also home port Pearl.

[@HollywoodGraham]

Very good !!! Thanks !!! St. Paul 1963-4...

[@garysmith6051]

Great short video. I served on USS Buck (DD761), 1966 to 1968. Westpac 1967-68, with time on North SAR off of Haiphong Harbor and then Yankee Station escorting a carrier. We were scheduled for gunfire support after that but were diverted to the Sea of Japan off of North Korea when the USS Pueblo was hijacked.

[@meldoug99]

Thanks for your service and your comment. Here are the Combat Naval Gunfire Support file records for YOUR SHIP the USS BUCK DD-761. BRAVO ZULU to you and your Tin Can.

[@mikenottis6252]

I also served on the Buck from '63 to '66.

[@hughjardon5869]

I'm a card carrying member of the Gulf Of Tonkin Yacht Club. Earned that from serving on the USS James E. Kyes DD787, first saw VN coast line in 65, again in 66. Spent many a sleepless hours of rack time laying in my bunk listening to the ammo elevators working, and the dual 5" 38cal forward guns doin' their thing. My bunk was about 10' from the bulkhead that separated the sleeping compartment from the ammo handling devices. One slipup, and BOOM... Came back for one more tour to the Tonkin Gulf in 68 on board USS Brooke DEG-1 but never saw gun line duty, and never got closer than about 10 miles or so from shore. Of the two ships I enjoyed the Kyes much more than I did the Brooke, even though the Brooke had better accommodations. Funny thing happened in early 68, when N. Korea captured the USS Pueblo. I was aboard Brooke, and our relief from that freezing hell-hole off N. Korea was the Kyes! Funny how things work out. We (The Brooke) had just come from a couple days of nice warm weather in Hawaii when the Pueblo was captured. We were ordered to make haste and head to the Sea of Japan and patrol just off the coast of N. Korea. We transited the Tsagaru Strait at night without running lights of any kind, unusual to say the least! It was pretty cool. Narrowest part is about 12 miles, plenty of rocks and reefs but we missed it all. The coast off N.K. was cold and about 25*, & snowed quite a bit. I don't think we were there more than a week or so, if that, before Desron 32 (USS Kyes) relieved us. They were supposed to be on their way home, but got a change of orders. Good! Let them freeze!

[@meldoug99]

Interesting. Thanks for your comment.

[@dandockery1400]

Thank you for the memories! USS Fechteler, DD-870, Tin Can Sailor, Member Gulf of Tonkin Yacht Club, '67, '69, Electronics Technician, Electronics Counter Measures (ECM), my brother was on-board too, Signalman

[@meldoug99]

I'm assuming your brother was on at a different time. Tried to join my brother on a Heavy Cruiser and was denied.

[@jerlan23]

Maddox was with us, DD-725, when we took 3 direct hits from NV shore batteries near Dong Hoi on 23/12/66. We passed the Operation Sea Dragon flag to her and sailed to Subic for repairs. In the general quarters segment of the video, I see that proper procedure is followed. Up and forward starboard. Thanks for posting.

[@meldoug99]

jerlan23 BRAVO ZULU

[@jerlan23]

Melvin Douglas Thanks, and Happy Independence Day.

[@meldoug99]

jerlan23 Same to you.

[@terrilstout8076]

+jerlan23 . I was there on the Maddox, when you guys got hit. At the time I was a BTFN. My GQ station was a 1st loader on the port 3"50 gun mount. Surprisingly I still remember going to GQ!

[@horrorationeilsen7332]

Never heard of what type, nationality, and cal. of either arty or shell that shore batteries NV used or even IF they had coast arty, as Ian Hogg states just lining up guns upon a beach does NOT make it coast artillery.

[@marvincohnen3204]

Love the video's was stationed there on the USS EDSON DD946 (1970-72 ]

[@bobellis2026]

I served two tours in Vietnam on the destroyer USS Floyd B Parks DD-884. in. 72-73

[@alamodefender9860]

I was there in 1966 on USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 when I was just 17... we carried Com7thFleet on board. Then went over to USS Providence CLG-6 from 1967 to 1968 ... 3 years of war... that was how I grew up ... brings back many memories of the ships that I crossed paths with during those years.

[@gregorys6838]

I was on the USS Lloyd Thomas, DD764. During one day on the gun line. We started taking enemy fire. We took a couple of significant hits. We WERE sitting next the the New Jersey. When the enemy firing began, that damn ship turned around a left, leaving us sitting there taking the gun fire.

[@scotblair3717]

The Newport News was Des Moines class--the 8" guns on that class were fully automatic, so the video of that first 8" loading sequence must've come from a different ship, of the Baltimore class... Maybe the Saint Paul?

[@meldoug99]

It was the USS ST PAUL which my brother served on. Thanks for the correction/clarification. I served on the USS Newport News.

[@Firespectrum122]

@@meldoug99 What was it like?

[@meldoug99]

@@Firespectrum122 If you mean serving aboard the USS Newport News then it was rough work as I was only an 18 year old Deck Seaman back then. In addition, she was the Flagship which meant 'Spit-and-Polish' daily. When asked I usually reply "That was where I went from Boy to Man" and I would not trade it for anything.

[@HollywoodGraham]

One of my General Quarters stations was turret 2 lower handling room passing powder bags up to the guns.

[@familyministry777]

Nice job on the video. My Dad was on USS Canberra CAG-2 67-late 69. I've found some footage of it, but only a few quick clips.

[@meldoug99]

+Give Freely Online Thanks for the compliment.

[@robertlite3878]

I was on the Canberra 1966-1967. FG division.

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

Canberra = the only US ship names after a forgone city in honor of the HMAS Canberry whom went down at the battle of Savo Island.

[@garyhanna5951]

A saw # 2 in this too. USS CANBERRA CAG 2 . I was on her at this time.

[@robertlite3878]

66-67 on the Canberra.

[@garyhanna5951]

@@robertlite3878 -/Robert I was on board Canberra 64-67

[@robertlite3878]

@@garyhanna5951 I was in FG division. My brother was a 1st class BT.

[@garyhanna5951]

I was in M division, aft Engine Room USS CANBERRA CAG 2.

[@robertlite3878]

@@garyhanna5951 did you know my brother BT 1st class Lite?

[@SMOBY44]

At 1:20 we see the ship I served on in the mid 80's. Seems amazing the footage of her was taken before I was born.

[@meldoug99]

Hull number 12? Yeah, I see her. What's her name?

[@SMOBY44]

@@meldoug99 USS Robison.

[@meldoug99]

Thanks.

[@Garystrat1263]

I am a member of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht club 71-72 USS Preble DLG 15 "PIRAZ" station

[@LarryGarcia-p3j]

Spent Xmas and New Years 67-68 Gun line. USS T.E.Chandler DD-717. Ceased fire for 6hrs Xmas and new years. I was Signalman SM2 & 50cal gunner on the SignalBridge.

[@general.skullfaceimperial1050]

from the SSN Newport News to the CA Newport News "Thunder From Below!"

[@dannylabruzzo4015]

Was on the USS Canberra CA 2

[@davidtelliho5043]

I served on the USS Walker DD 517 as a Gunner's Mate Mt. Capt. on 3" 50 cal. twin cannon. I`m familiar w/Golf of Tonkin, the Mekong Delta, DMZ, and all between on the coast.

[@meldoug99]

Thank you for your service to our country.

[@davidtelliho5043]

THANK YOU ! A small note; I waited 13 yr.`s after my discharge before I ever heard a 'welcome home'. And then it was from a va counselor. I almost hugged him,and did have to look away.

[@Wahbooz]

Great video, Melvin. Wish there were more videos of us, IFSDIV 93, the rocket rainmakers.

[@meldoug99]

"The Rocket Rainmakers" COOL. I gotta remember that.

[@Wahbooz]

With all the video documentaries from the Vietnam War, we got very little exposure. And with little to no fanfare they were decommissioned and sold for scrap. We loved those boats, every last one of us.

[@meldoug99]

My old tin can went to IRAN (OF ALL PLACES), and they probably paid for it with money we gave them.

[@Wahbooz]

Melvin, a lot of guys probably shaved with our boats. Or Japan built more surface warfare craft with the steel. Which tin can was that, and what year was it sold to Iran?

[@meldoug99]

It was my old ride "USS STORMES DD-780". Sold to Iran 10 Feb 1972. Renamed "Palang". They removed one 5 inch gun mount (why?) then took her on a world cruise to promote the country of Iran. At end of that cruise they scraped her. Hurt my feelings. I was the ships Yeoman 63-64.

[@garyhanna5951]

By sight ! , that has been a long time ago.

[@johnt.wolfbanger5731]

I worked for a CTRCS who was on the Maddox during this incident. Thomas Dixon, from L.A.

[@johnwright37]

I was on DDG-7 and spent some time in the Tonkin Gulf and most of the time on shore bombardment 1969-1970

[@ytubepuppy]

3:47, that's the first ship I was on.

[@meldoug99]

If you mean CA-148 then Me Too (straight out of bootcamp) Fox Division.

[@AdamosDad]

Thanks Melvin...........Bill Dixon NN ETN2 68- 70

[@AdamosDad]

Very nice video Melvin but the USS Newport News used semi fixed 8" rounds that loaded automatically, the video showed them putting powder bags behind a projectile. ETN 2 USS Newport News CA-148 68'- 69' "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Bro.

[@meldoug99]

Yes, several viewers made me aware of that. I discovered (too late) that the footage in question was actually the USS ST. PAUL CA-73 (which coincidentally was my brothers ship). I served on the NNEWS CA-148 (Deck Force 1957). I apologize.

[@AdamosDad]

Melvin Douglas, no need to apologize Bro. I was just pointing it out. I am very proud of that ship and the power she projected 90 rounds in the air before the first one hit the ground. As I have said before "Very nice video Melvin' well done. I guess I'm just getting picky in my old age. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Bro.

[@meldoug99]

I'm an old timer too. Keep my cane handy in case I need it. Smooth sailing to you.

[@Beemer917]

I did not think the 8 inch 55s on Newport News were bag guns? WTF

[@meldoug99]

I created this video and you are absolutely correct. The powder bag footage is actually from the USS ST. PAUL CA-73 (I found out too late. my error). Thanks for your post.

[@Beemer917]

No problem Melvin. I had just watched and enjoyed the USN film on the workings of the 8" 55 turret and am all so a fan of Tom Clancy's fictionalized description of a Newport News shore bombardment in "Without Remorse". Any how after all this about the guns ,then I saw those bags! Thanks for the video and your service.

[@meldoug99]

My brain must be slowing down. I missed that movie but will get a copy. I love action movies although not a big fan of Michael Jordan. Perhaps this will change my mine. Love all of Clancy's work. thanks for the heads-up. Bravo Zulu.

[@frankaxiak1959]

Get some: Naval Surface Fire Support. Go Navy!

[@jackclingenpeel5020]

9-8” shells raining down will put some serious hurtin on their ass!

[@gregorys6838]

I never heard why the Maddox was in the Golf of Tonkin.

[@paulsmith2380]

It was collecting intelligence on North Vietnam,but in International waters.

[@EAAFarmville]

There is some BS here as the Newport News didn't use powder bags but brass semi fixed power cases.

[@meldoug99]

That error was discovered and revealed in one of the early comments. That footage was determined to actually be the USS St. Paul CA-73 (in her early days). My fault and I apologize (again). Thank you for your alertness..

[@ronmeyer4898]

Yes, I was on the gun line with her when she got the hang fire and blew the center turret up

[@johninalaska4437]

EAA 1202 Farmville There's no BS, it is a simple mistake.

[@MEME-yu7vw]

WAS on Maddox DD731 Oct '69 till July '70 -- then went WestPac on DD 703 - Wallace L Lind -- until discharge July'71 -- Plane guarded for USS America -- & gunline/Night fire only -- We got " Kill count " -- in chow line for breakfast --.Spent night in Hong Kong Jail w T Beatty & Moon Paulson .

[@truongmathe1743]

Ko ai có thể thắng được nhân dân VN anh hùng!

[@meldoug99]

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[@Jamestfarrell]

Interesting to see the interior of the gun room at 4:00 during a firing mission. I was sitting next to the gun, on the left, as Pointer in the center gun of turret two. What a waste of millions of human lives. I haven't voted for a capitalist politician-Democrat or Republican- since 1968.

[@MarcoGarcia-bl7ww]

this battle was a crock of shit, F4 pilot above says nothing was there but the Maddox.

[@ytubepuppy]

The entire "Gulf of Tonkin Incident" was concocted by LBJ so he could show the world what a bad-ass he was. He needed a war to manipulate certain restrictions that the constitution placed on him.

[@Beemer917]

The

[@Lobosank]

Almost 2023 and we still love us some war

[@progressforward]

yeah, humanity may not be worth saving. ty

[@hatuxka]

Massive waste of resources. But enjoy this war porn.