Vietnam Voices: 'What else was there to do? Sit and feel sorry for yourself?'

[@joedavidson6556]

Who were the 40 fools that gave this great man a thumbs down?? Shameful

[@jacquesreilly1850]

I know who they are. They are pink and green haired socialist spoiled rich kid liberals who kneel for The Anthem and riot throughout our cities.

[@chrisbohanon403]

Demacrats! They hate our soldiers! They hate God and family to!

[@johnveltre9135]

As a Vietnam Vet I'm so glad I found this site. I've listened to many and have enjoyed their stories. I was in the Americal Division, 198th Light Infantry, Chu Lai, 1968 and 1969. LZ Bayonet.

[@gozu1033]

As a 51 year old, the vietnam vets were such a mystery to my generation. This series has really filled in the blanks for me.

[@KS-xd6ql]

Would love to hear your story as well! I'm not sure if the Billings Gazette is still running these interviews though.

[@chrisblue46]

For the last 10 1/2 yrs I've been living 40 kms sth of Chu Lai, been there a few times to the airport, and passed through a few more times on the way to Da Nang.

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@denisebutcher7717]

I was born December 13, 1973. I grew up watching all the Vietnam war movies. Oh dear God had nothing but respect,my heart hurt for you guys. What you went throug, I absorbed every bit of those movies even though it was Hollywood but listening to these men talk about their experiences that pain coming back. I used to sit and listen to my father-in-law talk about war. He told me everything about training how he dropped over Normandy on D-Day the time he spent man all I could say was just wow his son which was my husband was so upset that he never talked to him about it. Why would he tell me and I remember telling him …I asked and I listened. he was 80 something years old and he was living that war in his head after all those years, he told me about it when he got home all of it so I gained more appreciation of what you guys did what you were called to do and you answered thank you and welcome home

[@Todd_plays_poker]

I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of these videos about Vietnam and World War II. Every time I hear the person say “I have never told anyone this” I get a feeling of dread. These soldiers saw the worst of mankind day after day for months and years. You can agree or disagree with their actions during wartime, but you cannot deny that they were asked to serve their country and they did it 100%… that alone makes them heroes.

[@tonyshapiro5610]

Thank you Carl for helping the Orphan Children

[@mikem3875]

Wow, this man is a rare breed, bless his soul.

[@tommypatchell3342]

first of all i would like to thank Mr.Solberg for his service to our country! I worked in a refinery in southern Illinois just outside east St. Louis that used to make Agent Orange during the war,(Clark or Shell Oil) it caused all sorts of cancer.Just to think i worked in the vicinity of these buildings was something.my sister had a few different types of cancer but is cancer free for about a year, and for this vet to be cancer free for 7 years its truly a miracle! ty again for your sacrifice

[@bufordbradley6680]

what a forgiving spirit, I wish I could say the same.

[@marksheehan8026]

What a straight up genuine man a very gentle kind nature .. God bless ya mate .

[@slyflyby]

Thank you for your service Carl. God bless

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you for your story and service Mr. Carl Solberg. Your story was amazing especially volunteering at the orphanage.

[@davidmihevc3990]

I enjoyed listening to Mr. Solbergs story very much, he is a very selfless and caring person. Always concerned about folks back home and helping others. Wow, 5 days on a Greyhound bus, that couldn't have been much fun. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your service Carl, hope you are doing well.

[@smallkrmit5717]

Thank you for your service sir

[@danielholman7225]

Enjoyed Carl’s story. I feel he is a good hearted, kind fellow. I enjoyed his volunteer at the orphanage story.

[@stevedriver1476]

Good one Carl,,, loved every word,, your an inspiration mate,, and never a bad word spoken even though it destroyed hundreds of thousands,,i am 60 and an australian,,i looked up to these guys all my life and went on the USS Coral Sea when it visited Australia in 68,,,, never forgot it. Thanks Carl,, steve driver Sydney Australia July 2020

[@williambartell6320]

You are a gift to humanity and provide a great example for other souls. Bless you good Brother:)

[@henryomeara9701]

God Bless You Mr. Solberg! You Represent the Best Americans who shall ever live!

[@HiGlowie]

I love these Vietnam veteran interviews. Much more visceral and open then most interviews I see. David Hoffman has an excellent interview with a Vietnam vet as well. Check it out

[@howardfortyfive9676]

It's 11.19.2019 and this is the 2nd time I've seen this man talk. His last name is the same last name of a good friend of mine I'd known since 1995. I appreciate these interviews.

[@torqued666]

This is a wonderful man. He volunteered building a playground at an orphanage in his free time while at War in Viet Nam. Wow..

[@pbrucpaul]

Google plus blows chunks: That's true. That's admirable

[@byranbunn2773]

Thank you.

[@jeffkerr4249]

THANK YOU CARL!

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Thank you Carl

[@haroldkerrii6085]

Him being more concerned about becoming a POW is just like my Uncle James Edward Kerr in World War II. I like this guy a lot. Thank you for your service, sir. 42:57 Volunteered at orphange. My God, what a man. That brings tears to my eyes. These interviews are part of the healing for our society.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

He has a very similar outlook on the war to my Dad. He served in the Pacific in WW2 and he always said he was more concerned about getting captured by the Japanese than killed by them. The idea of his freedom being taken away was more terrible to him than having his life taken.

[@flynnlivescmd]

Lol classic Daryl 1:10 "Noone was going to change my mind." "Did anyone try to change your mind?" "Nope"

[@timweisensel2775]

Wow, that car is beautiful.

[@thomasbomar9756]

Very good informative interview. A thoughtful sensitive man. A very good interviewer . I served in Japan and Korea as a Sergeant 1968-72

[@haydenlogston2164]

Thanks Carl

[@manfredseidler1531]

Thank you for your service

[@warthurn]

Fantastic... humanistic

[@oldman9843]

Welcome home brother

[@barryehrlich1583]

I, too, went to Germany - December 1963 - on a WWII vessel. It was horrible! Lots of seasick soldiers. And I also slept on the lower of the 4 canvas stacked bunks. I chose a bunk right next to the air vent at the very side of the ship which made the air much more fresh compared to other parts of the ship. Every morning at about 0500 we were all ordered to go topside (In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in the winter!) All I remember is seasick soldiers on the stairs and landings all the way up to the top deck.

[@jayhensley8095]

This guys a trip what a great man. Funny as hell

[@jayhensley8095]

Hey Jude worried about being a prisoner of war. Epic God bless you sir

[@markfromct2]

He is a cool, very stable man

[@skipmooney5732]

Good Man

[@notbloodylikely4817]

The time between him being in Dachau and WW2, for perspective, was roughly the same as the time between now and the movie American Psycho being released.

[@falconmoose5435]

LOL! "We didn't want to go over there a lot, but several times we walked over" WT? This is a dream. I defect a story telling.....if not lies. DaNang 1971, Berlin 1975-78.

[@scotquest12]

Great American.

[@greygrim4630]

Welcome home

[@derrickweitzel9604]

God bless 🙏🏻👌🏻🇨🇦☝🏻

[@SCOTTSBLUFFSKER]

That wasn't the Mekong River Ron it was the Basac. I was stationed a few hours down the road and we hitched a ride on trucks to go there for carousing etc. We stayed too late one time and couldn't go back because you couldn't travel the road at night (the night belonged to Charlie). We had a lieutenant with us and he went up into the tower and somehow talked one of Ron's choppers that was circling the perimeter to come in, pick us up and fly us back down river to our base at Binh Thuy. That was my first chopper ride.

[@mikehuynh9272]

Don't have worry about daddy? From now on we are usa talking about everything VN ward daddy God belless all of your still a life? @ men lord xin kính chào quý vị Mike Huynh Houston Texas đứa con Lai vô thưa nhận cuộc chiến tranh VN

[@notagrd]

🍺🇺🇸

[@barry_gooch_baked299]

Ray Gillette?

[@handsomeblackman255]

His story is suspect....some of y'all know what I'm talking about.....

[@johnbowen2963]

this interviewer is no very good, he needs to let the men talk

[@funstuff2006]

Without steering the conversation to a greater or lesser degree, some of these guys won't say very much, or think a particular story is worth telling.

[@arwiviv]

This man is a TERRIBLE interviewer. His high inflection is a turnoff from listening.

[@pbrucpaul]

arwiviv: Sounds like if he was ever sent out on patrol he'd say "Oh my goodness, all that equipment!"

[@mebeasensei]

You mean interviewer or interviewee? Anyway, harsh comment there.

[@marksheehan8026]

I've listened to about 6 now . And hopefully the interviewer got better so far he is terrible ..