VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Sgt. Kent Keene, U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1st Air Cavalry, C.I.B.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@SamanthaKeene-nu9hb]

That's my grandpa!!! Proud of him and love this interview!!

[@31Alden]

Sgt. Keene, you have my profound respect and thanks for your service. Every time I hear another story about how our Vietnam veterans were treated when they returned home, I am horrified. Our government failed our veterans in terms of failing to help them re-acclimate and get the help they need with post-war trauma. I am very proud of you and your fellow veterans. 🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

I will share this comment with Kent. Thank you Susan!!

[@ElizabethCisneros-se6ie]

Is it ok? To say how handsome, all these veterans were& now so distinguished looking,,with love & gratitude , I Thank them , thank you ! Larry. Blessings❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Of course it's OK to say it Elizabeth. I agree with you. Especially with the World War II Veterans. They look like glamour photos. Without taking away from the horrors of war and combat there's almost a romantic ambience with many of the stories. I love collecting photos from all my Veterans when I interview them. The photos help tell the story. I have thousands of photos from over the years. Feel free to reach out. WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@cherylculbertson9414]

Thank you for your service. I have watched a couple of your interviews and love listening to them. My grandfather was in World War I and he was gassed but he survived and came home. All of the young people should watch these interviews because it would make them appreciate their freedom and respect all of our veterans.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Cheryl!!

[@wlingrell]

Thank you Sgt. Kent Keene. You are a brave man. I am very proud of you and your fellow soldiers. May you and your family have peace the rest of your life. May God Bless you and your family. Thanks for tell us your story. For us that have never put our lives on the line have no idea what you experienced. Thanks again.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Wayne, I just sent your comment to Kent. God bless you!!

[@michaelhemphill8575]

"Great Interview.." with Sgt Keene".."Amazing War Stories.."Welcome back to the World!!!

[@WallySauer]

The men and women who served in Viet Nam are true Heroes! I love their stories I have so much respect for them God Bless you all and thank you for your service

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Thank you sir for my families freedom. Thank you, John

[@rahnlawson9463]

Thank you for your service. My brother served in the 11th Armored Cav during the Viet Nam conflict. I was too young as the draft ended during my last year in High School. God bless all the men and boys who served and the women too.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Born in 57...too young also. God bless you!!

[@mikeythehat9]

Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your story Sgt. Keene !!!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

I appreciate that.

[@michaeljones7111]

I've watched 100 or so Vietnam Veteran interviews and studied this war for 15 yrs; this interview is the best I've seen. Welcome home, Mr. Keene. Mad total respect for this man. Our fighting men from that era are the best we ever had. Treasonous Hollyweird, media, hippies treated our Vietnam soldiers like total sh##. But through all that abuse, our men remained loyal and true. Your effort there was not in vain; evil Communism never went further. You brave men halted Communism. The moral and military glory are yours for forever. Respectfully, Mike Jones, S. Riding, Virginia

[@VoicesofHistory]

Michael, what a comment. Thank you for your kind words. Kent is one of my many Vietnam Veterans stories. You'll find a host of them here and on my new radio station. God bless you!!

[@ritaschultz6859]

Hoorah! To Kent and all of our Vietnam vets , thank you for your service and your sacrifice for our country❤❤🇺🇸

[@John-me6hy]

Great interview ,, I agree whole heartly ,, you guys are the cream of the crop ,,of America ,, you guys did your job and did it well and took your Stand for Freedom and this will never be forgotten ,, you guys Won the War ,, Corrupt politicians lost ,, everything You were called upon to do ,, You did it ,, God Bless You All in the Mighty name of Jesus ,, The Grandest Son of Soldier of us all ,,Bless all your Loved Ones ,, and Thank the Lord ,, for a obedient Praying Mom ,,who Was sensitive to God's Holy Spirit and that Was No coincidence Protection from on High was Provided !!! Praise the Saviour Indeed !!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

GREAT comment and prayer John. Thank you!!!!

[@wayneedwards5158]

Thank you for your service. Welcome home. 🇺🇸

[@Genman510]

Love this guy. Welcome home Sgt Keene.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Pete.

[@jamesgee9738]

Me too.

[@echoredfour]

Wow I was in your same unit 10 years later except it’s a tank company in 1980 with M60A1 1st platoon Mustangs!

[@pappy017]

Thank you, Sgt. Kent Keene, U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1st Air Cavalry, C.I.B. Thank you, Larry Cappetto! Amazing person and story!!

[@ALLGODSDIE]

Thank you for your service, sir

[@kurtak9452]

God bless this patriot, great solider.....we need more of them.....

[@bradleyearp9903]

Awesome Dude Mr.Keene...

[@VoicesofHistory]

Amen Bradley!!

[@robertgentry9436]

Thank you for making these interviews and all of these veterans for their service and sacrifices. You are helping everyone in many ways with this effort, as they are by sharing their personal experiences.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Robert for your kind words. God bless you.

[@johnstaley6337]

Thank you, sir, for your interview! My brother in law was an army surgeon at Denang in ‘67 ( I believe: I was 9 at the time).

[@patricknoveski6409]

Thank you Sergant Keene! You sir are a Hero, along with your friends who fought so hard for all of us. May your life be Peaceful forever. ✌️

[@brianrobertson1211]

Thank you sir for purchasing our freedom.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Brian. -- 📻 NOW "LIVE" ON THE AIR, Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

[@tonycummings5427]

Kent, the timony of your service in Vietnam was so interesting and true thank you for sharing this time in your life but most importantly thank you for your service and sacrifice sir God bless you and your family.

[@davealberts73]

Thank You

[@rockhunter6260]

Thank you Sgt. Keene for your service. Best interview of a Vietnam veteran to date👍🏻

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings my friend!!

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🎖️⭐🤗🇺🇲🙏

[@VoicesofHistory]

Dr. Mark good hearing from you. How are things in TX?

[@ypaulbrown]

thank you Kent and Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Paul!!

[@danbrown5746]

Thank you sir. Much respect

[@FeeFeeRN]

My dad was in the Marines. One brother was in the Coast Guard and another in the Air Force. However, none of them went to war. My grandfather served in WW2, was a prisoner of war for some time and still had shrapnel in his leg which caused a wound that never healed. A wound that never heals might be a good analogy for anyone who has gone to war? I don’t know. I’ve been educating myself about Vietnam and watching a lot of these interviews. It just breaks my heart that there wasn’t a heroes welcome for these Vietnam Vets. I wish I could hug every single one and tell them thank you for what you did. I fault no one for anyway they needed to cope. It sounds absolutely unimaginable. Thanks to Voices of History for making these available for all the future generations so they can know the sacrifices these vets made. Thank you Sgt Keene for your service. ❤ Your honesty and candidness is much appreciated as well.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching and sharing these videos. God bless those in your family who have served our country.

[@Gary-ns1zm]

Very interesting interview! Thank you, Kent!!!

[@toddcofer6491]

Sgt Kent Keene I am very proud of you. Thank You for youre service. Thank You for sharing youre stories. ❤️ I find every one of these veteran stories highly educational. So much propaganda from our government of things that is not true.

[@garyferrellable]

Thank you Sgt Keen - You have my utmost respect and appreciation… If I can ever do anything to bless you - just ask! I wept when you saluted and while I am at work, I stopped, stood and saluted you back! Thank you sir! Bless you! Look forward to spending time w you one day!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Gary. I shared this with Kent.

[@brianlykins6663]

Thank you sir for your service to this country and for the people that live here. I had family and friends that served in Viet Nam. Some came home, some did not. I have an uncle that was there 69 - 69 in the LRRP's, he and I are very close and he has told me a lot. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for any Viet Nam vets. Thank you again, sir, for your service. God bless you and all vets.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Brian, thank you so much for your comment. I have shared it with Sergeant Keene. I hope you are subscribed to my channel and will even check out our new radio station. God bless you!

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

Thank you for your service. I was in the Coast Guard during Vietnam so I try to listen to these stories out of respect for braver men than I.

[@jimgregoire1138]

I’m proud of you and thank you for your service

[@jessejames7757]

There's only three things in Kansas sunshine, sunflowers and sons of britches. Thank You for your service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Jesse!!

[@1murder99]

Glad you made it home Kent, hope you are well.

[@40momba]

Proud of you Sgt Keene

[@VoicesofHistory]

AMEN!!!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Thank you Sir for your service. Another AMAZING interview. Thank you again Larry for keeping this history alive.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I am praying that I will be able to continue this work. God bless you!!

[@martinhouston5858]

God bless you Sir you are a honest man....A controlled War ....yeah Sgt Keene thanks for sharing about the world back when....

[@Joelontugs]

Thank you for your service

[@oilcantoo]

Welcome home Brother!!

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

Larry, you are a good man.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Jeffrey.

[@elainemathews3008]

Thank you. Much gratitude.

[@alethamobley6688]

Thank You for your service sir

[@jharris0341]

Respect.

[@ROCK.ON.]

SALUTE TO ALL THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS ❤😊 THANKS FOR FIGHTING FOR ME AND AMERICA

[@kennethprice5628]

Thank you Sir, and welcome home brother...71 yo Navy Veteran

[@seller559]

Great guest 👍

[@muddywaters538]

Thank you for your service. God bless you

[@VoicesofHistory]

Much appreciated. I hope you are subscribed and have watched some of my other videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@stevewalker4638]

Thanks for your service

[@bradleymiller7375]

ABSOLUTELY THANK U!

[@somniumisdreaming]

My Uncle said marijuana grew there in certain places and so it was very widespread, cheap and easily bought off locals. I heard one officer on this channel saying he let his men smoke mj but not drink. All my respect to Veterans protecting our freedoms.

[@bradhamilton4290]

I'm proud of you♥️

[@jetobey5656]

I was refused enlistment as a Navy/ USMC corpsman. I have always felt bitter about it. I respect every veteran of any war and wish I had been able to help those men and women. And, thank you, Larry

[@marcconner8382]

Thanks for all you did sir.☺

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Very brave man and thank you for your Service to the Nation! PS -I remember in Ranger School i was sitting in the hell hole of the Huey with the M60 MG and doors open. And we were flying high altitude to get over the Tenn Mountain divide. I only had a few inches under my butt because of my rucksack and held on to the guy next to me in event I slid out!! The wind kept hitting the MG and trying to push it to rear of aircraft and me out!!! We were not belted in :) So can relate to him being pushed out of the Huey!! :)

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Pierre!!

[@darrylleigh7514]

My father started in the 101 first Airborne. Then went to the 82nd Airborne. He was a Ranger and a Green Beret. He did multiple tours in Vietnam.His name is Bob Leigh. It changed him forever. When he died 5 years ago I found lots of Polaroid pictures of dead VC and NVA. I still have them. As a teenager (14 years old) I couldn't understand why he was so mean when he drank. I'm starting to understand. Thank you for your documentaries. That war didn't just affect the soldier, it affected the families too.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Daryl!!

[@banditeastlick2471]

Growing up in the shadows of these bad asses really made a positive impact on how managed my life. No matter what you do, they know how to live trough it. Their stone apes was the booger here in the states and the shit that rubbed off on me helped me trough all of it.

[@banditeastlick2471]

The common street light was called a "BOOGER LIGHT". The question is not are they real, but why is it so important that you do not know about the Beast that was mentioned in the bible. Man And Beast makes more since than anything else. God is amazing, it is man who messes up the natural order of things.

[@rodneygriffin2620]

Thank you sir !!! Does anyone know anything about John Shanks (Timmy) ?? There 65 to 68, made it back

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Our Brave Soldiers never lost anything in Vietnam, they fought and NEVER lost a battle. Politicians and political generals lost the war as they did Afghanistan! World War 2 our Nation's survival was at risk! Vietnam and Afghanistan it was not! Vietnam had all the anti war becaue we had a draft and the rich college kids did not want to be drafted and sent to the war. Afghanistan went for 20 years because we did not have a draft, we had a volunteer military! The volunteer military allows politicians to play war more easily! Bring back the draft and these foreign adventures would be not as easy for Politicians to get our kids into! Out soldiers in Vietnam and Afghanistan did NOT lose those two wars!! Also studies were done that showed the Vietnam War soldiers were actually under more constant combat over the full year than the soldiers in WWII. The Politicians who would not let us take the war to the enemy in his sanctuaries is why we did not win! NO more wars unless a Declaration of War as Constitution requires, especially as the Politicians are now pushing us into WWIII with Russia over Ukraine and potential Nuclear war and the destruction fo ALL mankind!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you again for your comments.

[@kenthatfield4287]

I'm glad to hear that you got back safely. I was at fort Carson Colorado with the 4th combat engineers. I was supposed to be a mechanic but when we were out in the field I had the M60. That was in 1982. In 83 the Grenada conflict came up and they had us lined up for departure on a alert most of us were happy that we didn't have to go, I hope you still believe in God if somebody gives their complete life to him then he says he will be their God. There are a lot of religious people that claim they are Christians that yet they still do things they know are sinful. The Bible teaches us that we need to depart from iniquity. 1st John 3:8 says that he that commits a sin is of the devil. Your memory will not pass away of all the things that have happened however if one gets saved and gives their life completely to Jesus Jesus will help you. And he will take away your guilt. If you don't know about Sergeant York you might want to read about him. I actually saw a picture of him and my father is 82nd airborne yearbook. He was a soldier through the first world war. He was a a Christian before he went into the war and afterwards as well.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Kent. God bless you!!

[@phillamoore157]

Interesting… I believe this was the same outfit that fought in the Ia Drang in ‘65. Sounds like his service was after that battle.

[@ericwilliams538]

The "white powder" the little Vietnamese kids were trying to sell probably was a form of Heroin. Poppy plants being indigenous to some Asian countries, Heroin is probably what the "white powder" was. There are multiple different ways to "make" heroin from the Poppy plants...

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

I`ve been listening to Nam vets` interviews for years and years and I`ve always wanted to ask,and forgive me if this is a stupid question,but is the Ho-Chi-Minh Trail still a viable trail,is it still used or has it been left to history and a forgotten piece of Vietnam?Are there markers to signify where it was and have any of the GIs been back to walk it,etc.?Thanks for these interviews.......Steve M.,Brooklin,ME

[@patricknoveski6409]

When I flew over Nam , on my way to Indonesia to go surfing, the pilot told us to look down at the Ho chi min trail. It was huge road. Looks well traveled. Still there. Huge.

[@mikewest9017]

What is involved in sponsoring someone?

[@VoicesofHistory]

Hi Mike. Thank you for watching. Please contact me about a sponsorship. Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@samoliver7179]

Thanks for your Service. I had made a mistake also by not bringing home some weapons. More afraid of getting caught. Had a friend go back to Hawaii on R&R. He managed to get back to the US and then go kill his wife and her friend. He never came back to Nam. I flew back thru Dover AFB. No protesters when we arrived. As you say keep your nose clean. Good Interview. Go to the Wall, I went several times. Been back to Nam twice, 2015 and 2019. Plan to go back one more time.

[@jeffn.918]

It was the 60's. Yes there was pot being used. Other drugs and alcohol too. It was a stressful situation to be in. Millions of people do it every day. I call it a "mind vacation". A break from reality.

[@leastcoast5606]

What year was this interview?

[@VoicesofHistory]

2006, Wichita, Kansas.

[@henrybucki7813]

the marry jane was grown over there maybe $5.00 for a very large plastic bag. maybe 1/4 pound .

[@Dave33x]

This is America

[@johnfairchild3421]

I have. One. Hell of A. Story. Real. Deal. It needs to be Told as I have. Radiation. Exposure and my. Back. Disagrsting. I have Had 5. Major back. Surgeries. It s. Really. Bad. Kinda. Been bed ridden almost. Three years. I am able to do a. Interview at this. Time.

[@VoicesofHistory]

John please email me and tell me a little more about your story. God bless you. Larry - EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@1969tss]

So a toe popper is designed to take off your big toe?

[@juliusjames5577]

Did they call it the “hook” like said, or did he adjust his speech for all viewers? We always called it the “shit hook”.

[@henrybucki7813]

60 mm machine gunner? m60

[@kennethprice5628]

The marijuana grew wild there, not smuggled IN but out, white powder was heroin...Im a stoner, I know

[@wnessnol]

Yes the soldiers did drugs. Well established.

[@oilcantoo]

Not all

[@mikehunt4797]

WW2 they were all on speed.

[@hawkeye1084]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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