SURVIVING COMBAT in Jungles of VIETNAM

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[@WCTarheel]

I can verify his statement. The first couple of weeks in-country, you're scared to death. Then the numbness sets in and you don't worry about anything. Then comes the last two weeks and you're scared to death again. You know you're close to going home, but you're afraid your luck was going to run out.

[@UnderTheMilkyWay-mc8md]

I wasn’t even a thought yet but I’m so glad my Dad had just started Uni.

[@UnderTheMilkyWay-mc8md]

@@WCTarheel 🇦🇺🕊️

[@rkr7372]

Being a combat veteran here’s my take, those who understand what he’s talking about no explanation is needed, those who don’t no explanation is possible.

[@chief7174]

I had a similar experience. Iraq, on my way over I stressed to the point of not sleeping for the first 2 nights. Actually sat and smoked a few and came to the conclusion. I said what I needed to to my wife and family before I left. I had finances in order if anything happened. Sat for a long while, and out of nowhere a peaceful calm came from my neck down my chest and back. My thought at the time, If anything happens, they will be ok. I stopped stressing and moved on with a 14 month deployment. Very weird coming to terms with ones mortality. Liberating....

[@pepperachu]

Roger that

[@Retarded_Cat]

Bro you weren’t in Nam. Shut up

[@daveengland8931]

@@Retarded_Catread son

[@tnwhiskey68]

I had just watched Band of Brothers and remember what LT Speirs told a soldier about once you realize you're already dead, then you can do your job! It seriously helped until I had to take leave on month 14, only to have to go back to Iraq for two weeks. Those two weeks were intense because I didn't want to be that guy who died Two weeks out!

[@tnwhiskey68]

​@@Retarded_Catif you had ever been of value to anyone, you wouldn't be on here attacking anyone. Your name must be pretty true, except I'm sure you are not a cat.

[@chadlucier]

That second "yeah" had so many different emotions attached to it. We owe these men and woman every bit of respect for what they deal with, deployed and back home.

[@mbuck253]

I was about to comment something similar then saw your post. The brevity within that singular word he spoke and then repeated.. thinking of what had to have been running through his mind before he uttered that singular word.. gave me chills. Rewatched multiple times to have it sink in more. The complexities and as you said, the multitude of raw emotions.. Courage personified

[@bongjovi4928]

Maybe he's really into peeing his pants

[@matthewquill6015]

Maybe he's onto peeing his pants...yeah, that's why.

[@marknorwood7521]

We owe our veterans all the respect and gratitude we can muster.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Thank you, Sir. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

[@richietavarez1200]

Oorah 🇺🇸

[@WagnerPD]

And Then Some.❤

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

You better believe it.

[@kevinpastian2703]

Absolutely, couldn't imagine combat..God bless all our Veterans that experience it !!

[@sarvak5780]

God bless these men.

[@davidg2143]

Thank you sir, you may be the reason my dad came home. Every child of a Vietnam vet salutes you sir

[@morelligames8060]

that second follow up "yeah"...... got me. God bless these heros

[@jimmyv1753]

There is no doubt he is swallowing a difficult memory at that moment.

[@carolfitzhugh8097]

You Vets never got welcomed home or thanked for your service. Welcome home! THANK-YOU for your service.

[@TRockett55IRISH]

Thank you for giving these men a platform to tell their stories im the son of a Canadian USMC Vietnam veteran who served two tours 67-69 with the 1st Marine Division may god bless all the Vietnam veterans.

[@h0m1ess]

Yes, we need to hear their stories. It’s sad to think about but out of the millions of vietnam vets there are less then 500k alive today. i’m the grandson of a Army vietnam veteran who served with the 196th light infantry, and the 23rd americal div. He was a e5 sergeant during 69-71, he saw his friends and his seargent die on a hill while being surrounded by vietcong, he then was a 19 year old kid in charge of 50-100 men, which had only had at most 5months of proper training, and 0 training to be a platoon leader/ sergeant, just to make it brief he severely advised his sergeant not to push into a heavily forested hill knowing the vietcong would be on all sides, he only agreed to go if he followed his seargent, when they were all in the forest the vietcong opened fire instantly killing his seargent, where my grandpa most likely would of been had he not been smart. It’s crazy to think about, but thank you to your dad and all of our vietnam that lost their life and the ones who are still with us today.

[@mrtruecommenter10000]

Eternally grateful❤

[@joylynne1343]

Thank You for your service. 🇺🇲

[@anthonyrivera2128]

God bless all our Veterans

[@haroldthacker7619]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR GOD BLESS YOU

[@louisjriversjr9093]

Thank you for serving Our Country during the Vietnam War, Sir!

[@terrydarby4950]

If you ever see a Vietnam vet never tell him thank you for serving you tell em welcome home it's something they never got

[@Firhill]

For what? 14 years and just walked away won nothing and all the lifes lost💯

[@bigmon6223]

@@FirhillYou really think that members of the armed forces chose where their officials send them, what are you 12?

[@aquastar1182]

⁠@@FirhillWon nothing? The US won every battle in Vietnam. Holy smooth brain 😂

[@Viking380]

@@Firhillso you think that was because of the troops ?

[@Jaquster]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. ❤

[@garrywilliams4449]

Thank you for your service, sir. Welcome home and God bless you.

[@thesimplesaguaro]

Gosh this man, there’s something about him and his story that has touched my heart in such a profound way. Thank you Sir

[@jasonwiesen1276]

He was once your neighbor or co worker and offered to help with your car or kitchen sink..

[@kevinsawyer6872]

Thank you for your service.

[@Donrousie]

FATHER GOD BLESS OUR MEN AND WOMEN.. THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤

[@brittlemons1]

Thank you for your service ❤ my grandfather is a Purple Heart Vietnam Vet. You men are my hero’s ❤

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Thank you😊

[@richardeagan551]

Thank you for the greatest of service to America 🇺🇸

[@garyacker7388]

I didn't go to Nam I was NG and fortunately didn't get activated. Thank you for your service ❤

[@reddiver7293]

That damn war in Vietnam wasted so many lives on both sides. I opposed that war but respected those that went, volunteer or draftee. And had made the decision that if I was drafted, I was going in. I wasn't and I am grateful to be here and alive today. But I have deep respect for those who served.

[@Madinfidelprepper]

Somebody had to be jody

[@garyacker7388]

@@Madinfidelprepper lots of girls giving it out. Someone else will use it if you don't. I turned a few down.

[@reddiver7293]

@@Madinfidelprepper Only to the wives of judgemental people like you.

[@williamchacon712]

Thank you so very much for your service sir 🙏🥰💯. The Lord God Almighty is with you 🙏🥰💯

[@thomascorrea3937]

Thank you Sir for your service and welcome home

[@mikeelias4583]

God bless you sir, we as a country owe so much to YOU and your fellow soldiers.!! You make me proud.!!

[@user-gs3it6er5r]

All generations

[@beneaglen4373]

Thank you and everyone who served.

[@johnphillips1858]

He was resigned to the fact that he wasn't in control. Others were in charge of his life. A true American who faced the reality he was ordered to face. Mwanwhile the "suits and brass" kept on making their plans and giving the orders.

[@mlc9928]

You sound like you resent the top leaders. I don’t think you understand how hard it is to be a leader.

[@Bumscratcher123]

@@mlc9928next joke 😂

[@mlc9928]

@@Bumscratcher123 oh ok, ummm, your daddy.

[@rotatorcuffs8140]

Must be a hard life swimming in all that money.

[@darreledwards4823]

God bless our veterans

[@BrendaDietz-w1s]

Thank you for your service Sergeant Terry Bucklew! God Bless. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@user-we3ig9zq4o]

My dad served in Vietnam. Thank you for your service and God bless the USA.

[@1murder99]

Glad you made it home, hope you are well. I was in the 198th Light Infantry Brigade of the Americal Division.

[@hiheeledsneakers]

God bless you. ❤

[@keviiinramaaaage7650]

I think this is remarkably important. To often media portrays warriors as impervious super humans. This is a real warrior. A Man who can admit to being so scared at first that he peed his pants and so resigned to his fate of death later that he stopped caring about the future. I hope this warrior has found and continues to find peace now that he’s home.

[@ianhenning2422]

GOD BLESS You Sir...Thank You for your Service 🙏♥️🙌

[@JM-wn1gr]

No one will ever know what our veterans have been through All I know sir is that I thank you for your service ! You are a hero, a brave man, and you got through it! You’re an inspiration God bless❤🇺🇸

[@ricardorivera6092]

Thank you so much sir 🇺🇸

[@rtazman2004]

I Thank you Sir for your Services and Sacrifices God bless you and your family Amen USA ❤️💜☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🙏🙏🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jacobberg9837]

Thank you all for your service. All of you are heroes. God bless and happy Easter

[@kurtolson627]

Thank you for your service and our freedoms, be blessed

[@echevyII]

Welcome home soldier. Thank you for my freedom.

[@angle-g5520]

How did fighting in Vietnam make you free?

[@chrisread6292]

Even if you don't agree with the reasons the us went to Vietnam and the absolute mess they made doing it, every single person that went no matter what is a hero and is up there with the best of them. They fought for what they thought was right in the beginning no matter how their views changed they lived through hell and came back and a lot of them died in that hell whether they came back or not. Every single veteran deserves thanks for the service they gave regardless of your own personal views ​@@angle-g5520

[@lukailic5439]

​@@angle-g5520 exactly

[@user-gy8gb5fx3t]

Sir with my all respect I want to tell you that I admire your courage and dedication to the country. Thank you for keeping the safe country safe, that is heroes do.

[@euniceslaton2102]

Thank you for your service

[@cbr_9295]

To all who have served, THANK YOU! My family and I will forever be grateful for the sacrifices you have made.

[@TheCcmarine]

This man’s story brought a tear to my eye and I could feel a fraction of his fear and hopelessness. Takes a real man to admit fear and then to come out on the other side of it somehow. Thanks for your story sir.

[@tylerpurvis20]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

Nothing but love and respect for this man.

[@charlesvickers1736]

Respect to all Vets

[@alejandrooreilly5404]

is it weird that i love these guys… i pray for each and every one of these warriors i see god bless our mighty warriors

[@fredrickweber7296]

God bless you and thank you for protecting my freedom 🙏 amen

[@orlandotelles1689]

Thank you for your service. My greatest respect.

[@JD-kg3mx]

This is haunting. I can feel his acceptance of death. A hollow yet brave understanding with the depth of every soldier that found themselves faced with moment-to-moment survival. God Bless our Veterans!

[@chrisrudolph3309]

Thank you sir for your bravery and courage. God Bless the Vets!

[@heatherbenson1663]

Thank you for your time and sacrifice.

[@user-sx8el4uu3j]

GOD BLESS all our soldiers who paid and still pay the ultimate price.

[@MK-zg2yy]

God Bless You Sir! Thank You For Your Service!

[@bill4852]

Thank you for your service and God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@brownydwbrown7485]

God Bless you and your family for your service. 😇

[@user-vj7il7zz2v]

Brave man. Thanks for your service and all those that never made it home

[@user-du2vq8oi7z]

Thank you for your service. God Bless !

[@carolwilliams8281]

God bless and thank you for your service. ❤🇺🇸🙏

[@nomadonj1455]

Welcome home Sergeant. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

Hearing a man speak like this humbles the average person in their daily life stress. Thanks for your service sir 🇺🇸

[@immanutt4442]

Sir , thank you so much from bottom of my heart for serving and sacrificing for my freedom

[@tracytracy1030]

Thank you for your service Sir. God bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shaunwebb6406]

God Bless you man! Welcome Home! Courage pure Courage!’

[@Engel_der_gnade]

Love these stories, as heartbreaking as they are. Messages die but live forever.

[@johnnydied9563]

Thank you for your service sir. God Bless, you it's because of people like you who help protect are nation.

[@nancygibson4380]

I'm glad you came home. Thank you for your daily sacrifice for greedy politicians. We called it a conflict. It was a war and many, many men never came home. My husband was running recon missions in Vietnam, Cambodia and Louse. He was in the air and on the ground. After Vietnam, my husband changed and became ruthless. No longer sweet and kind. I don't know what he did while we lived in Japan. He would be gone for days and here I was a young bride 19. I grew up fast. I believe my husband did things that went again his faith. It became so bad, we divorced after 32 years. That's been 25 years ago.

[@OGFrontLine]

Despite the divorce do you stay in contact with him, provided hes still alive? I imagine that long of a marriage produced some children, if so what is their relationship with him like? It sounds like based on your description that he was part of a specialized unit, especially if he was tasked with reconnaissance missions in Cambodia and Laos; MACV-SOG comes to mind. If this was the case I could only imagine the horrors that man had to not only witness but participate in, day after day and deployment after deployment, that after his service he lost the ability to be patient, kind, or understanding of others due to the pain he suffered from for years. This is unfortunately the fate that many combat vets endure, and the toll it takes on their families is more than many can bare. I hope he's still alive and is doing well, and if not Im sorry for your loss.

[@stevenmurray5894]

Real man's man, thank you sir for all you have done for us as a country we salute and praise you

[@lynnegagne5498]

I have no words to say thankyou for you being a worrier…. Not sufficient. Thank you for posting this.

[@mariner_life7631]

Vietnam Vets, the lost Veterans , this man here has been through some stuff. His eyes tell it all. Welcome home Sir, thank you for sacrificing for us here in America

[@RobinDavis-nf7gg]

Thank you.God Bless you soo glad you made it back❤

[@cynthiaparris7549]

Thank you for your Service Dear Sir, I greatly appreciate all of our VETERAN'S 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@irishdefense77]

I remember thinking when I survived my first firefight that”if it happens,it happens” about dying,and I felt like a prickly sense of calm come over me-and this same feeling came over me the next time we initiated contact with the enemy.After that,I became more used to the fact that I would be ok-or hopeful that I would-and I stopped thinking about dying and just focused on the job and my men.Im still here,and after three more deployments,that fear was pushed so far down it was unrecognizable.

[@BratLisa]

God bless you. Thank you for your service Sir! 💋❤️🙏

[@janettehughes2957]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, sir!

[@user-ky8fd7wy6u]

A Iraq combat vet of mine told me the same thing about peeing your pants, it happened to most everyone in their first firefight

[@floydpereira6576]

THESE PEOPLE WHO ARE AGAINST PEACE AND FREEDOM, ARE TO ME COWARDS,,, THEY ARE AFRAID TO WALK A MILE IN YOUR SHOES AND CONFRONT THE BAD GUY BE IT A SOLDIER OR POLICE OFFICER,,, I REALLY GET UPSET WITH THESE PEOPLE,, BUT THEY ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST ONE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ANYTHING, THEN ASK FOR HELP

[@floydpereira6576]

I have serve in both capacity, I do my job and hopefully come home safely, in which I did,,

[@markarista8307]

Utmost respect for our Veterans and especially Vietnam Veterans. Thank you for your sacrifices as we can never repay you for what you experienced and still do..,...

[@travishamilton1659]

I'd like to say thank you for your service. God bless you and welcome home.

[@Dontleavemedimi]

Thank you for your service. Peace.

[@darlatidwell6255]

Thank you for your service. 🙏🇺🇸

[@Dwohman]

Thank you for your service, and welcome home

[@BradRylee-nl2gw]

Thanks for sharing.. and for your service. Solutes 🇺🇲👊👊

[@MrBilly235]

God Bless this man and Thank You for your service!!!

[@williamcampbell2656]

Thank you for your service, brother!

[@chrishamilton2527]

Amazing. Real life, real veterans, real reactions.

[@Bucknut72470]

That's a hero. Thank you for your service sir.

[@user-ff6ju6hg4u]

Tears of life heart an love. Mindful totality.

[@davidkopatz8270]

Thank you for your service, Sir! And Welcome Home

[@stevem3413]

I enjoy listening to these stories.

[@fernandomarquez9285]

Thank you for your service sir, glad to see you made it home 🫡

[@Tankerbell83]

A true Hero. God bless you sir.

[@CharlesKnight-d4w]

Well thank you for your service and glad to see you made it home

[@pegj769]

Thank you for serving!

[@bryonmason6330]

God bless this Great American Man and your sacrifices. Thank you.

[@eddie4986]

Wow.. One of if not the best description of what it was like day to day serving in combat in Vietnam.. Thank you for your heroic service for your Country sir..

[@vonniepitts5136]

I am so very glad you came back alive. Welcome home sir and thank you for every second of your service ❤

[@sledgenft8856]

Welcome home sir, and thank you for your service, and also for sharing

[@gerrichauvin-jt8rc]

Bless you sir thank you for sharing this story true American Hero ❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for your service ❤❤❤