Vietnam Voices: 'As soon as the plane got hit, the rockets quit coming'

Vietnam War veteran Lloyd Metcalf talks about his experiences. Metcalf joined in the U.S. Marines in 1967. He went to school in Custer, Montana. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on his 18th birthday.

[@sethtrowbridge9122]

I've watched so many of these interviews but this one is hands down my favorite. Amazing stories from a very effective soldier

[@fredk6231]

That first rocket attack Lloyd talked about at DaNang was on 3 Feb 68 at 0357 hrs. I know. I was there.

[@christophertiredofbs8514]

Holy shit!!! That’s crazy. I’m 50 years old I have many vietnam vet friends… Always great full of the shared stories!

[@irenedemarco1354]

Thank you for your service...💞✌️🙏

[@Psshhhdawgg]

Thank you for your service

[@ducksinmyhearttaylor3957]

Thank you for your service sir!! I know this was filmed 5 years ago but I hope you and your son are doing well.

[@jeannebradley1190]

Jesus Christ. Elephant got rocket launched. Lmao can’t help to laugh at the thought of it and be sad at the same time.

[@virtuouswoman2924]

I change my mind. THIS interview is my favorite. Great man. Thank you for your service.

[@ralphbranham8663]

I am a Army Brat and my stepfather was a Marine Reservist but I come from a large military family and so I have always been around the military and have always welcomed Veterans home !

[@donadams3728]

This is what honor, character and patriotism looks like. Thank you for your sacrifice for and service to our beloved country.

[@dougstyles5091]

Our government doesnt give a shit about our vets, but I have nothing but the highest respect for them. God bless them all.

[@harleylawdude]

Collateral damage to a political agenda

[@robertlarsen5732]

I'm a 25th Infantry vet from the 70's. He talks about veterans suicides. What our current troops are facing is way different situation than in previous wars. My personal opinion is we need to withdraw our troops. Especially in Afghanistan.

[@howardbarrett5361]

I'm a 25th Infantry Division vet, 1956 to 1959. I missed it all but I thank you for your service. I had a friend, Jim Patton. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea. He said all wars after WWII were probably not necessary and damned if I'm not starting to agree with him. Good Luck Robert Larson a brother from the 25th.

[@joewebb4836]

When he said Charles Hathcock was on his patrol my hair stood up! I read his books, he's a legend !

[@gandlstratoplayerheadrick488]

Thank You For Your Service Marine, My Father WWII ,US Navy would have sailed on a Carrier in the first Wave of Operation Downfall ,My Uncle Chosen Reservoir Korean War USMC, My Cousin KIA Army Vietnam, My Cousin my Uncle's son 2 Tours Army Vietnam, Myself USAF served in Korea in the 80's.

[@lucasgordon7232]

Operation downfall? Are you talking about the invasion of Japan that never happened ?

[@rickjohnson1632]

I enjoyed hearing your experiences, thank you for sharing 👍

[@skipmooney5732]

Good Man...Excellent Interview

[@lonewolfmcquade105]

Your right about suicide Another big problem for infantry marines was unseen brain damage i was an 0311 and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan I remember trying to get a job when I first got out back in 2009 society basically shits on veterans they think we are crazy. As far as suicide goes several times over the first couple years of being out I wanted to end Thank you Jesus for helping me get through that It’s such a waste to lose people after they gave everything for an ungrateful group of people

[@aikishugyo]

Very sad about the elephants :( And sounds like the cooks had the same risk level as radio operators, damn! Holy crap, burning the shitters :D :D :D Glad to see this gentleman talk about training veterans... training employees and given them respect is what is missing in the culture of many so-called businesses.

[@250txc]

This man is full of common sense, 100%..

[@ronniedelaplain6722]

I remember the mock POW camp ate breakfast at 04:30 didn’t eat all day went to the camp sundown the gave us a small cup of white rice and a small piece of carrot the we made the escape and had to head for the camp fire a few miles away. They had the platoon of recon that would patrol as NVA regulars. They were to capture us send us back to the POW camp to start all over again. There was a 4 man’s guard agains a dozen recon NVA and we ran into 2 groups of 4 so now it was 12 of us so we all decided to capture the dozen recon and sent them to the POW camp we took there rifles and there arm strip and they said you can’t do this oh yes we can so when the 6 BI showed they tried to plead the case. So we got to the finish line we turned in there rifles and ended up with 2 days off base extra. Fun

[@lloydmixsr.9764]

Great story, very interesting, glad you survived. Oh BTW great 1st name. Lol

[@TheSonicfrog]

Just FYI, my VA doc wanted to be sure I've been tested for Hepatitus C, as those Navy jetguns used for inoculation could cause blood-to-blood exposure. I recall one of my inoculation spots being bloody. Anyway, heads up to any vets who underwent this type of mass inoculation.

[@c5back9]

Point of clarification... when he was discussing training on the M-14 he meant to say it was chambered in 7.62x51 (the NATO cartridge). The 7.62x54 he mentioned is a rimmed Russian cartridge.

[@olrikparlez3152]

@Rusty Shackleford There y'go Rusty...you learned something.

[@davidkohler7454]

Yea caught that too.. with the 7.62 x 54 But this Gentle Giant does stumble a tiny bit with getting some words out. I give you the deepest of my respect Sir. You are a treasure to America.. Wow and 25 years as a fire fighter.. tell us what we can do to help these vets with PTSD.. there are many willing to help.

[@grahamwatts8836]

The 223 cartridge is much smaller so you can carry more ammo, the 223 bullet green tip bullet can kill with one shot, NVA or VC would kill their wounded. The new 300 blackout like a 7.62 x 39 will kill with one shot.

[@elibott1891]

at 4:19 he was that he and his dad would have "gone to fisty cuffs" if he ever talked to him like that i laughed for 45 minuetes after hearing this

[@falconmoose1589]

Great interview

[@maureendibari2384]

Ty to let me hear what you went through I ty for your courage

[@steve-o981]

LOL...Ham and Limas were my favorite C Rat because it was a bigger can with more food that you'd get with the other meats. At 135 pounds and carrying a radio in a rifle company I needed every calorie I could get. Most guys agreed with Lloyd about them so I never had a problem trading for H&Ls.

[@johna.4334]

Too many ads -a big thumbs down.

[@yamahabiker1937]

LOL....so true!!! I ran into more rattlers at Camp Pen. than snakes in any other place I've been in the U.S. or around the world.

[@ryanfahrne5318]

It made me sad hearing about the elephants 🐘 they're one of my favorite animals

[@tombats6428]

Well this old timer doesn't know that the modern AK-47 it's not a 762x39 it is 5.45 caliber with a steel core and they don't call it AK-47 anymore.

[@rider660r]

Why should he really care......there was nothing during his tour listed below..if it's a 74 or 47,he only fought 47's and SKS's. There's still 47's produced,they did not simply drop them.They have updated them and numbered them different also such as AKM,RPK,AKMS,AKMN,AKML,AK103,AK104,AK203,AK204 and etc.. are 7.62 x 39 The AK74,AK74M,AKS74,AK74M UUK,AKS74U,AKS74UB,AK105,AK200,AK205,AK12,RPK16,AM17, is the 5.45 and the 1st model,AK74, did not see service until 1974.Then there is other variants such as the Armenian K-3 for 1 example. Next you'll cry he doesn't know what a M249,Mk46 or Mk48 is........

[@doctorfloydhayworth9080]

M-49 can opener? I think he's talking about a John Wayne. The P-38 can opener...

[@jy5996]

More please 2023

[@marcclement7396]

He looks great. Like he is 40 or 50!

[@LKtube1]

Floyd Patterson himself got wobbly back in the states when Lloyd punched his nephew.

[@heel4reel387]

just get into a good story and the dam ads pop up

[@randy1ization]

most went in because of 9/11 and the bad economy in 07 08 09, then the war lasted 15 years in iraq/afghanistan

[@HumGuitar]

"lasted"? It's not over yet. Warmongers like John McCain and Lindsey Graham want it never to end.

[@MRSZ5440]

These Kids did not see the heavy fighting as in VIETNAM, WW I WW II or Korea so the suicide thing is kind of suspect.

[@CDNShuffle]

the pills the VA gives them makes them kill themselves

[@davsim4116]

No C-141 aircraft were damaged in Da_Nang 1968 . Only 2 C-141 Aircraft were Damaged I all of Vietnam both were in 1967 one at Da_Nang the other at Cam_Rah.. Ok just got to 50:25 This guy is really full of shit.. I suspected that he may be a FNG who got wounded early in his tour or maybe a REMF the way he was talking at first. Now I"m not so sure he was really in Vietnam. Carlos Hathcock was not in country during 1968 he left in 67 and returned in 69. Plus Hathcocks AO was 100 miles south of the Rockpile

[@rider660r]

You'd know,you was that pinworm on Hathcocks a$$.... Did you think he just has his dates mixed up? A lot of guys forget the year they went in,got out...it 46-47 yrs after when this video was made. I am sure Dale asked for his DD214,I'm sure they all have shown it.

[@polloleche7719]

Richard Tangel. I thank him for his service and I'm sure he served in Vietnam but some of the things he says are kind of suspect. Saying they brushed out their own trails and how a bullet travels up your bones? I'm just having a hard time believing him. I suggest people listen to Richard Tangel's interview and you'll understand what I'm talking about...

[@masonstone4062]

The bullet story is true l have first hand knowledge.its like a saw . follows the bones alot.

[@rider660r]

Those .22 bullets will often ricochet up your arm,leg,around in your ribcage,etc if it hits a bone..... that's what he means by that.A small cal bullet is bad in brush and trees because of this,a small limb can and will knock them off course. Brushing out their own trails is they hacked and cut their own trails.........one of the 1st things taught is not to walk the enemy's trail Just how hard is it to fathom either..?

[@joeriley3721]

Yes you are right. My son killed himself!

[@Menchjah]

What? Why is he calling a 5.56/.223 a ".22"? I understand it's the same diameter but ".22" as in .22lr is wayy different than 5.56/.223. 5.56/.223 equally matches the 7.62; no comparison with .22lr

[@GeoBuff-yk4bk]

showshi 7.62 is equivalent to .308, obviously bigger than .223

[@garybulwinkle82]

@@GeoBuff-yk4bk Allot of guys picked up AK47s because they were 7.62, and penetrated the jungle further/better than the M14 (.223)!

[@TheMattc999]

showshi he never said it was a .22lr, he said it .22 caliber, which it is.....

[@Dillon-ux6it]

The M14 fires a 7.62 round.

[@andreahighsides7756]

Caliber refers to the width of the bullet. He didnt call it a .22lr he called it a .22 caliber.

[@brax300]

Jesus Christ. Elephant got rocket launched. Lmao can’t help to laugh at the thought of it and be sad at the same time.

[@themuseicman]

Serving with this guy must have been like having “Animal” from Full Metal Jacket” on your squad

[@dmgthree6051]

Thanks for your service Big Lloyd ! It’s shameful how you were treated in this country after you came back from Vietnam. I want you to know there are people who appreciate all you have done for your country, and have the highest respect for you and all of the veterans who gave all they had ! Semper fi devil dog !!!!

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

1:14:00 Up until now, we have tens of thousands of babies born with horrible head and brain deformities. TENS, IF NOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS. Vietnamese babies ARE STILL being born with these deformities. And yet, this guy is talking about how the Agent Orange causes his ass to itch today. The only thing more despicable than this hypocrite are all you God damned retards thanking him from stopping the communists win. IN ANOTHER FUCKING COUNTRY TEN THOUSAND MILES APART. Fucking arrogant bastards.

[@alleyoop5185]

Thank you Lloyd Matcalf for all you did to fight nasty communism!

[@harleylawdude]

@@darkostanisavljevic1105 I fought in the streets to bring these guys home but I respect their service and wish these veterans were treated better.

[@miketresham4783]

@@darkostanisavljevic1105 H@noy St@n

[@timothymcdonald6913]

I truly thank all of the vets for their service. My Uncle Jackie was in it too in the late 60s. I knida think the conflict was uncalled for and took a lot of America's young men from us. That being said; I feel very proud of all of these fellows that believed in this country and I will always be very proud of you all for that. My most heart felt Thank You for Your Service.

[@bbt305]

The commercials are not even logical, not about America or Montana. I got one about tampons. I have no problem with tampons but I am a young straight male and I don’t buy tampons, unless for a girlfriend and even then I would not decide the brand, she would!

[@charlesdavis9620]

I served 2 tours as a medical. I can not imagine what these current vets are doing with 4 or 5 tours. It's unimaginable what they are going thru. And yet the F**king VA as usual are doing absolutely nothing about all the suicides. In Vietnam more than 58 thousand were killed in action and more than 58 thousand have committed suicide cause they could not get help from the VA. What about all the vets that are still pow/Mia? Because Nixon didn't pay the 58Billion that the government. Promised to pay the Vietnamese as war reparations?

[@jamie.777]

I cant imagine messing with this man in his twenties, 6'8' Marine! Great interview (nice job by the interviewer as well). Great listening to this Man - much respect - I would love to buy him a beer - thank you for your service..

[@catchitcookit9449]

Awsome interview

[@stevedriver1476]

Imagine this guy stickin his fist in your face at full throttle,, he is a real legend and a gentleman, welcome in Australia mate.

[@tonydentonarms4112]

I agree really a good guy

[@pbrucpaul]

What do you say to a 6' 8" Marine? GET DOWN!

[@bigtankmctokery543]

I definitely wouldn't be dumb enough to cross that man in his prime that's for sure!

[@sr633]

The Marine made no bones about his injury and getting home. That impressed me.

[@garbennett4758]

This has to be up there with the best interviews of Vietnam veterans

[@jafo766]

Indeed , this and the M of H Story of Navy Seal Michael Thornton.

[@Loomismusic]

This guy has such a precise mind for detail, I loved hearing him talk about bullet calibers and was blown away by his account of the NVA using battle elephants! I've always thought the .223 caliber the M-16 uses was too small and this guy agrees.

[@mattjones8254]

Will Loomis yes, 5.56 is too small.... It is effective but we need a larger round in primary weapons.

[@SolitaryMan41]

A wounded man takes more help than a dead one.

[@jimsilveira2344]

@@SolitaryMan41 exactly, which was the logic when choosing the 5.56. Not to mention captured ammo couldnt be used against us.

[@jonness8927]

NVA and VC using elephants, yes. But hundreds of them in convoys. NOT !!! Marines killing 75 elephants with 3.5 rocket launchers in Feb. 1968? NOT !!! LOL And Khe Sahn is about 10 miles East of Lao, not Cambodia. Cambodia is hundreds of miles South and a little West of Khe Sahn.

[@harleylawdude]

Cooks had one of the shortest life expectancies

[@thorstenwerner9465]

Every evening as soon as possible I watch one of these interviews. Great series! 👍 US you can be so proud of such men like your vets. Deepest respect from me 👏👏👏.... Thorsten from germany

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

1:14:00 Up until now, we have tens of thousands of babies born with horrible head and brain deformities. TENS, IF NOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS. Vietnamese babies ARE STILL being born with these deformities. And yet, this guy is talking about how the Agent Orange causes his ass to itch today. The only thing more despicable than this hypocrite are all you God damned retards thanking him from stopping the communists win. IN ANOTHER FUCKING COUNTRY TEN THOUSAND MILES APART. Fucking arrogant bastards.

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

Watch Stalingrad vets stories a little, just to remind you the lessons you will be learning again i am afraid my friend

[@harleylawdude]

Thanks Thorsten

[@ClevelandRams65]

GREAT Interview! Thanks all you Montana Devil Dogs and Soldiers for your service.

[@mrbigstufable]

The part with the elephants was really sad.

[@harleylawdude]

Yeah - to hell with the human beings!

[@andyt3304]

I Served 25 years in the British Army and I can put my hand on my Heart and say that Lloyd is the Real Deal, It's Plain to me that he's been there and done it. His observations can only come from someone who has been there, seen it and done it. His observations on PTSD and people who genuinely suffer from it, and those that play on it are very similar to my experiences and views. A Proper Soldier.

[@notagrd]

Whatta kikass comment!🍺🇺🇸🙏

[@bbt305]

8 percent dislike is from the disrespectfulness of this man being interrupted by excessive ads. 3 or 6 or 10 but this is insane. The rule should be one per ten minutes or 15 min.

[@harleylawdude]

Apparently the FCC does not regulate internet programming like it does the airwaves

[@johns.7609]

Seeing a 6' 8" American marine, imagine what a 5' 3" VC must have thought...

[@michaelstratton6701]

He was gonna carry a machine gun

[@willjames1949]

"oh fook" - VC, probably

[@michaelstratton6701]

5'3" would be a tall VC, lol

[@commonjones6902]

Horry fruck!!!

[@michaelmyerrs9795]

@@michaelstratton6701 That was my first thought, it would have been a Vietnamese giant lol.

[@sandypeppers6861]

“I could wing ‘em 10 or 12 yards”. Holy moly! What a badass!

[@joegamble328]

Thank you for your service sir. Welcome home

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

1:14:00 Up until now, we have tens of thousands of babies born with horrible head and brain deformities. TENS, IF NOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS. Vietnamese babies ARE STILL being born with these deformities. And yet, this guy is talking about how the Agent Orange causes his ass to itch today. The only thing more despicable than this hypocrite are all you God damned retards thanking him from stopping the communists win. IN ANOTHER FUCKING COUNTRY TEN THOUSAND MILES APART. Fucking arrogant bastards.

[@UWfalcin]

Darko Stanisavljević I don’t think you understand. They thank him for going through these extreme struggles for his country. Wouldn’t matter if it was in another war, it’s a very personal thank you.

[@0hioboy]

@@darkostanisavljevic1105 you wouldn't understand how people of a FREE country feel.

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

@@0hioboy right, bro i can tell a cop in my country to go fuck himself and live to tell the tale. i can even get free medical care without even having an ID. Lol

[@0hioboy]

@@darkostanisavljevic1105 lol I can literally do both of those things to. I will excuse your narrow perspective.

[@sandymiller870]

The pile of dead Elephants blows my mind. First time I heard that story. Horrible use of animals.

[@jeffkerr4249]

THANK YOU LLOYD !

[@Johnconno]

Lloyd would be terrifying in Krazee-Klown makeup.

[@frederickwhite6416]

You must have freaked people out when they first saw you. It's a giant. Memories, have to laugh at so many things said here. The shot line was hilarious. We're in our underwear all day walking around doing a normal physical. Guys that thought they were bad asses but passed out in the line. Don't move, you could tell who flinched by the blood. Your welcome was far worse than mine. We landed and were marched to the clinic. Apparently a few guys figured what the heck and visited some lovely young Entertainment Engineers. We arrived with crabs which explained the itching. The Beretta is a piece of junk. I usually just had 1 bullet in the chamber, figuring that if it got to the point we're we had to use a 9mm we were done. Thanks for your service and for your son's as well. God Bless

[@VintageTexas59]

Tough guy ! Thanks for your service and great commitment during all these years & helping others now Mr Metcalf.

[@janetwilliams4441]

At 1:10 he makes a Valid point the Vets are trainable and they need jobs when the return and more support

[@Bigtimecharlie1980]

Great video. He’s right when he says how he feels about the people sayin thanks for your service all these years later so sad 😞

[@bjharvey3021]

PTSD is an injury to the fight/flight/freeze instinct due to over-stimulation. The injury and the symptoms are automatic. The treatment was not known until the 1980's and is still difficult to obtain. Childhood neglect and childhood stress make adults more likely to be injured in this way when they are stressed later in life, such as in war. The sufferer of PTSD is often stigmatised as "letting it affect them" or "dwelling on the past" or having "victim mentality". Blamed, basically. This kind of blame or persecution can lead to reclusiveness, alcoholism, violent outbursts and suicide.

[@lanceroark6386]

We got our shot in the cheek, then sat Indian style and rocked from side to side to massage the vaccine in. We called it the Peanut Butter shot.

[@blackwingnut16]

"We re you concerned about going to war"....."no"... awesome man, thank you so much sir. Semper Fi

[@jackfarmer1652]

He is so full of crap his breath stinks. I was in the Marines in 68. I never saw an enlisted man's club and never went to a civilians house for any holiday. And his war stories are hilarious. I was in Vietnam and he is full of crap.

[@harleylawdude]

@@jackfarmer1652 Let him have his 15 minutes

[@ducksinmyhearttaylor3957]

We all need to support our children that are coming home from the wars we have fought the last few years. The suscides issue is real. My wife is in the Air Force and she works in casualty. Most of her cases are suicidal. What a sad thing. Wish I could help some way.

[@bcoop8273]

The WW2 guys helped me through the dangerous time. Deprogrammed me about Asians, ect.

[@adiamondndrough]

Interviewer "so when, did you, is there, in the.....what did you miss about home?" haha love these interviews, no disrespect

[@philglover2973]

Thanks for your service God bless you 🇬🇧

[@dollybellamy1290]

Lloyd Metcalf, loved the story about the boxing match, you taught that guy and his claim to fame attitude that there is always someone bigger, stronger and smarter. Thank you for your story, and help for the Vets. Glad you made it back.

[@ralphbranham8663]

I went into the Air Force in May 1978 and my Brother went into the Marine Corps a year later and my Mother told me later that we both wrote a letter saying that we had made the biggest mistake of or lives , lol .

[@ralphbranham8663]

@@TheVerinen2 No , but I did serve with people who thought that it was OK to smoke when we were doing overwhatch for Minute Man Missles .

[@ralphbranham8663]

@@TheVerinen2 I went in the Air Force in 1978 . The only crazy thing was a French Army patrol got lost and came out next to our Perimeter fence from the forest but it happened to be right across from our Restricted area and we kept them jacked up for three hours untill we heard back from NATO

[@immortaltyger1569]

A really great guy, who is worried more about the young military members than himself. Total respect for you, Mr. Metcalf. I think part of the suicide problem these days among military members is the op tempo and number of deployments. A person can only take so much of that, before they break down in one way or another.

[@davidtrindle6473]

Good man. How can we help the iraqi/afgan vets who are committing suicide?

[@dafrasier1]

55 years and this is first mention of Elephants. should have been major TV story ?????

[@Syrinx1987]

Lloyd Metcalf, U.S. Marine Corps Rifleman. Served from 1967 to ???? Here's a little summary of Lloyd Metcalf's great story: 1- Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) 2- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton--> 2 weeks of Jungle Warfare Training (mock POW camp, mock villages, booby traps)/ Advanced Infantry Training? 3- Da Nang (coastal city, central)--> there he was assigned to 3° Batallion, 9° Marines, 3° Marines Division, at Dong Ha (coastal city, about 150 km north of Da Nang) 4- Dong Ha--> there he was assigned to “The Rockpile”. 5- “The Rockpile” Fire Base (also known as Elliot Combat Base, important United States Army and Marine Corps observation post and artillery base from 1966 to 1969). Located about 25km west of Dong Ha, fairly close to the DMZ. *At 50:25 Lloyd tells an amazing story involving Marine sniper legend, Carlos Hathcock. *Other interesting/funny anecdotes/stories: (20:20) NVA elephant convoy, (54:53) man-eating tiger, (59:54) Floyd Patterson's nephew.

[@TheMattc999]

Austin Panziera decent summary, but you kind of missed the most important part- 1:08:15 when he goes into the suicide rate among veterans and the ongoing lack of training/care/really any kind of assistance with these troops coming back from overseas to re-integrate into society, be it job training, counseling, whatever they need. As much as these people do to protect our country we need to do everything we can to protect them when they are back home.

[@Syrinx1987]

@@TheMattc999 I totally agree.

[@markgreen8752]

Thank you Mr. Metcalf

[@darkostanisavljevic1105]

1:14:00 Up until now, we have tens of thousands of babies born with horrible head and brain deformities. TENS, IF NOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS. Vietnamese babies ARE STILL being born with these deformities. And yet, this guy is talking about how the Agent Orange causes his ass to itch today. The only thing more despicable than this hypocrite are all you God damned retards thanking him from stopping the communists win. IN ANOTHER FUCKING COUNTRY TEN THOUSAND MILES APART. Fucking arrogant bastards.

[@bbt305]

Not even timed right!!! The commercials just disrespect the vets Mid-sentence! The dislikes, are not because of this veteran of our nation. No, the dislikes are the constant carpet-bombing this video with 💩 commercials!!!

[@rider660r]

Quit being stupid and use a adblocker then.......... I have zero ads........haven't had one since around 2006 (if YT had ads then) when I started using them.

[@rakkassan2187]

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Always in your debt.

[@jafo766]

6' 8 " who would be bothering you ? Daddy always said " it's not the size of the dog in the fight , rather the size of fight in the dog ".........Charlie was a TOUGH DOG ! Thx Marine !

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

44 commercials cmom

[@maddychloe1]

Great episode love this ole boy.I work with a guy that claims he took the “Burn the shitters” litterly.Wondering if same guy, he was radioman.They’ll never make this generation again,truly unique and under appreciated.

[@stevedriver1476]

What a Bad Ass guy,,, the ultimate machine,,and beautifull natured person,,,he is welcome in Australia any day,,, i watched this 7 times over 3 weeks.. great story and interview.

[@olddog_newtrix]

Every place he speaks of, I remember fondly. I was in 30 years later, and all of that was still around. The E-Club at DelMar. What a place.

[@bbt305]

“Are fire 🔥 fights organized?” If I were the vet, I would backhand him. Is going to the jungle on the other side of the world 🌎 during monsoons and tigers 🐯 at night fighting for you Life... is that organized?!?! Are your ads organized? Or your questions? How can a fire fight with 18 yr olds fighting for your literal life and u don’t even speak their language, how the hell is that organized?

[@philbrown6787]

Elephants and a lot of ‘em, too! Crazy

[@robertboyd7069]

right on Lloyd,that was the best most honest,eye opening interview by a vietnam era marine i've heard and i saw how they were treated when coming home I want him to know there are plenty of us who are thankful for his service,and he is spot on about the treatment needed for the vets.

[@flybouy11]

I have always maintained our troops were under armed with the 5.56 round. Michigan bans that round for deer hunting. More likely to wound than kill. That is in the rifle zone.

[@rossmunro7084]

Lloyd Metcalff, you have my utmost respect from here in Shetland, Scotland. My thoughts really go out to your loved ones and to all the kids that the govenment forgets. Truly. You are a worthy human. I hold my head up in your words. Thank you Sir and stay being you, honest and true.

[@kennethprice5628]

Welcome home brother, you done good...72 yo Navy Veteran

[@proonguice8386]

“M49” opener he meant M38 Also he said 7.62x54 and he meant to say 7.62x51 And the majority of his opinions on the 45ACP are based on the ammunition available 50 years ago and while operating under the Geneva convention prohibiting hollow points; by modern standards in 2022 the 9mm is far superior than the 45acp in nearly every category unless you’re recoil sensitive and/or have little concern about capacity which is why most law enforcement agencies including the FBI and every branch of the US armed forces have adopted the 9mm.

[@rider660r]

LOL If you want to correct someone you should make sure you're correct 1st..... The can opener is a P38.....you were off as many letters as he was off on numbers between 51 and 54... The 7.62 x 54 is a Russian round and was used during WW2,Korea,Vietnam,Desert Storm,Iraq & Afghan War and still used today in Ukraine. Then the 45...... You may want to talk to frontline Korean War Vets about the 45 and Iraqi Vets like he says.Those lil 9mm would've been even less effective knocking down the Chinese and North Koreans...the .30 carbine was even a poor weapon for that and it has like 3x more muzzle energy and much better ballistics than those POS 9mm. The .40 is a better round than the 9mm but the 9mm is/was adopted because it's lighter in both weight and recoil for today's Nancy's and is also cheaper....plus like Eugene Stoner and his AR series,Stoners,and a slew of other weapons,there is/was a rigged contract.Accuracy is all but identical but energy is a fair bit more for the .40. I have owned both,9 and .40 and I still own the .40.The 9 should stay on the range plinking cans. You're already wrong and even have the interwebs to look it up before you typed,let's see how wrong you'll be when you're around 66 (His age at time of taping).At 50 there has been a couple times I had to think for a moment was it 7.62 x 50,51,or 52..... Have you even seen one that wasn't in a picture let alone touch one???

[@djrazoredgeoftherevelator6868]

same date of birth just different year

[@dhss333]

The Vietnamese prevailed, were victorious , rebuilt. Look at the state of the USA today!

[@kenkelble358]

He, knows His bullet's wiser than his leaders.

[@djde4th877]

interviewer: what do you do on your downtime to relax? war vet: shoot elephants and eat canned peaches lol

[@pulesjet]

2 MAGAZINEs OF AMMO LOL WTF? LOL ELEPHENT hunting with a .223

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You Sir for your service and WELCOME HOME !!

[@Matlockization]

From the very beginning this guy was interesting. And yes the servicemen do need help and a job to keep them occupied.

[@johnlee538]

You think anyone watching this would ever respond to the bullshit ads every minute 😒🙄

[@scott5812]

Damn Sgt. Smilely should have been a used car salesman on the side....$$$

[@justjones5430]

The poor people pay the price. The rich people take the money. Funny how it's always rich people who want wars.