VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Joe Wilson, 1st Aviation Brigade, 189th Assault Helicopter Co, Vietnam.

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[@jerryf.1400]

I was a pilot in Vietnam. Up to this point, this is the best interview I have seen. I believe everything he said, and I am impressed with his humility.

[@jaymorgan4475]

Thank you Joe, im glad you made it home safe. God bless you 🙏

[@amigoal1475]

My Classmate and friend . Joe great interview, I also was in the 1st Avn Brigade 116th Assault Helicopter Co. mid 69 to mid 70 flying Gunships, we share similar stories Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday..Good health amigo.

[@lockheedskunkworks5687]

My dad was a warrant officer uh1 pilot who did two tours God bless all of our Veterans

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[@lockheedskunkworks5687]

@@VoicesofHistory yes he is, however he won’t talk about his time in VN. I know very little. He got into fixed wing aviation and retired after 21 years

[@donaldjones7678]

I was a grunt in Vietnam 1971. A lot of pilots said they went to flight school to avoid being front line infantry. They had a very dangerous job.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Donale, God bless you and WELCOME HOME!!!

[@philbrown9764]

I used to see Huey’s go by all day, everyday when I was in Nam…Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW MAG 12. When I did, I always waved at the door gunner, just to let them know we were thinking of them and wishing them luck.

[@VoicesofHistory]

For a great comment Phil. God bless you and WELCOME HOME!!!

[@philbrown9764]

@@VoicesofHistory Thank You so much for that! It’s always nice to hear, since we weren’t actually welcomed home.

[@ralphbranham8663]

My Father was in the U.S. Army and I was born on a small Army Post in South West France , Bussac Foret Marinetime France so I always listen to Your stories with reverence . I along with my Brother are also Veterans , me , Air Force and my brother Marines !

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ralph, Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy you found my channel. Please feel free to share with others. God bless you and thank you for your service!!

[@willtopower2158]

Wow, you can tell he was reliving every minute as if it were today. Thank you for serving Sir!

[@VoicesofHistory]

A powerful story!!

[@jbutler7777]

An emotional interview as so many of these are. I owe them all so much.

[@steveperyer4850]

Although I was in the US Army from 1973-76, then again from 1977-1984, I didn’t serve in the Vietnam Conflict. I served with many of the draftees, and soldiers that had been to Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian Countries. They told me and others what it was like, and what they had to look out for, while serving over there, and during my early days, I was not sure what could happen. I rode my first aircraft, which was a Huey, and later in my career was working on the flight control systems, then later trained to do the same on the Blackhawk. I have so much respect for all of the pilots, and crew of these birds, as they saved many soldiers, and are a very historic machine during that era😊😊

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Steve!!

[@frankdodgee]

Absolutely love your Salutes at the end. Many have made me cry. 😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@kennethkeefer4291]

Larry your work is amazing bringing these stories to us all it’s very appreciated I hope to sponsor a veterans story someday soon

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Kenneth. Look forward to hearing back from you. My work has been a labor of love these 20 years. I'm glad you found my stories.

[@stitchlilo01]

Welcome home, Joe. You served your country valiantly. Larry is an amazing film maker.

[@VoicesofHistory]

John hope you are well my friend.

[@jerrysanders9101]

Thanks and God Bless Joe- you are living American legend 🇺🇸 🙏

[@oghamstone5964]

Nice guy Joe Wilson. Tells his story beautifully,humble about his service. Sounds like a good guy to have fighting alongside you.

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

Thank you for your service!

[@joeritchie4554]

Thank you for your service, Joe. You are one of my hero's. Love the Viet Nam veterans.

[@chrisfrench8511]

Thanks again Larry. God Bless you along with all Vietnam Vets.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Chris!!

[@pappy017]

Thank you, Joe Wilson, 1st Aviation Brigade, 189th Assault Helicopter Co. Thank you Mr Larry Cappetto!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you brother Tim. Have you listened to my radio station?

[@pappy017]

@@VoicesofHistory Mr Larry, I have not. Work has occupied my days. I will ASAP! Best. timmymac!

[@haroldadkins770]

Thankyou sir for your service you are one of my heros God bless you sir

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[@tonycummings5427]

Thank you Goe for your story it was interesting and a bit different from the ground soldiers story's but most of all thank you for your service and sacrifice sir God bless you and your family.

[@ejsocci2630]

Welcome home, thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

[@gilwhitmore9682]

Thank you Mr. Wilson for your service and the interview. Your interview provides a glimpse into what it took to fly into a storm of bullets and get out again. Well, get out again except those four times. I appreciate what you did and the risk that went with it. Glad you made it through.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Gil.

[@timwatterson3275]

How are these men so humble. Thats what gets to my soul😢

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree Tim.

[@juliefeasal8878]

Thank you, sir, for your service! God be with you!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Julie. God bless you!!

[@oilcantoo]

Welcome home Joe. Looks like we were at Holloway at the same time (8/68-8/69). I was with the 119th AHC in the maintenance hanger.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Gary, God bless you and WELCOME HOME!!!

[@marciamatteini7604]

Joe. Thank you and God bless✝️

[@Whitesp44]

That was fantastic. Appreciate all the work put into this show to get it to us. Incredible intro to 'Nam! Jumping off the bus under fire. A true American hero and a fellow LEO, we appreciate all you've done for us.

[@dks13827]

Thank you, Joe !!!!!!!!

[@krisshepherd740]

Such a brave and honorable warrior. God bless them all

[@michaeljohn8905]

salute to all you ladies and gents of the Vietnam era services . You are all well respected by the generation of mine. I grew up listening to history and asking vets about their struggles and achievements. To all the branches from that war but especially air cav , air Mobile and all the grunts and Dust off 🇨🇭 🫡

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You SIR ...... for everything.

[@boknows3841]

Thanks Joe

[@bradfordpigors5164]

W.O. Wilson thank you for a great interview. And a good explanation of the meaning of the flag. Also a great salute.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Always think about you Bradford when I share the salutes. Please tell me more about your service during the Korean War.

[@Joelontugs]

Thank you for your service

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

It seems every one of these wonderful oral histories the soldier breakdown when recalling the deaths of their comrades.

[@itsjustcrazy1033]

'They needed pilots'. There was a reason for that. Bless them, each and every one. I've heard 'say hello to these guys' expressed in a lot of different ways. It never fails to choke me up.

[@rockhunter6260]

Thank you for your service Joe, great storyteller 👍🏻

[@louistaulbee2165]

There is a lot of pain in our veterans we can never repay them much respect for them welcome home

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Louis!!

[@jetobey5656]

Thank you, Larry. Thank you, Mr. Wilson.

[@VoicesofHistory]

thank you J.E. and God bless you!!

[@mohawkdriver2504]

I can fully understand the emotional pause at the 29:10 frame. I have several incidents that cause me to have the same problem. Army aviator in country Sep 67 through Aug 72 and still have trouble discussing those events. See “Rescue of Lady Ace 72” here on KZbin.

[@kevincody8391]

Brody, it's a miracle you are still with us. You're almost statically impossible. 3 extended tours w 2 x 6 month mental health breaks? or, No there was such a shortage of pilots.

[@stevenrisso5535]

Larry, gotta love these Huey pilots and their crews, great interview with this man.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly brother Steve. Please make sure to check out the new interview I released this evening with Don Marty. It will touch your heart.

[@jetobey5656]

This man makes me have tears and respect.

[@VoicesofHistory]

ME too J.E.

[@willtopower2158]

Thank you Joe!

[@jacobbarnard9504]

Thank you for your service and welcome home Sir.

[@hammer3921]

When Joe used the term “say hello” referring to the wall it really got to me.

[@ontimethatsme]

Thank you, Sir, for your service, WELCOME HOME!

[@henrybucki7813]

90th replacement was at bein hoa , next to long Bien

[@arzentegc2641]

I stayed at the 90th Replacement Co. in 1970, I swear it was located at Long Binh.

[@artharrison294]

Similar story. 1970, Lost college draft deferment, got draft notice and on way into recruiter’s office intending to ask about signing up for special forces training, I ran into a high school friend who told me about the WOFT, warrant officer flight training program. When I got inside, I asked the recruiter about woft, and as his eyes noticeably widened, he said “such a deal I’ve got for you kid. You’ll have to pass some tests,” I told him “ok, I test well”, and I was on my way. CW3 now retired reserve.

[@kevincody8391]

Sir, you are modest, in an understandable way. You can only truly open up w others who share similar experiences. Correct me if wrong, at times the life expectancy of a chopper pilot in Nam was 3 months. on top of that, evacuating the severely wounded and recovering bodies for a funeral back in the States. while the enemy lay in wait, an ambush.

[@therealstuffnomabrianm4750]

Out standing. Thank you

[@scottkosmal4967]

Great story!! Thank you

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Scott.

[@ronaldclark8187]

Thanks Joe!

[@YBCEsko]

God bless these men

[@davealberts73]

Thank You

[@bobc5730]

A true patriot with an understanding of what is patriotism

[@mikeprice4103]

Best war story ever!

[@gargar8196]

WOW Heroes all of them

[@petesmusic6648]

Joe Wilson , hero 👍

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Pete!! What kind of music?

[@57silverwings]

Maguire Air Force base is on the east coast in New Jersey.

[@billbaker9623]

Make no mistake, Joe saw & did plenty.

[@themeat5053]

Good cogent story. Seems to me that the stronger the character of the individual, the better one is able to cope with traumatic situations. Compare Mr. Wilson's testimony to the private infantry soldier. Welcome home, Joe!

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[@Firebirds4ever]

Larry, if I remember correctly you had done a different interview with a guy who talked about the time he called in a medevac for a dog. I wonder---could this be the same story??

[@Brad842]

This is crazy. There’s a different episode where an Lt talks about his men calling in a medivac for their dog.

[@CABINDAD]

I thought the WO was the crew chief and pilots were Lt’s ?

[@steveperyer4850]

No, WO were pilots, crew was enlisted

[@bobbybabsonjr787]

Wo is warrant officer , they are pilots, an Lt is a commissioned officer , they are also pilots , the enlisted private through sgts are the crew chiefs, and gunners.

[@artharrison294]

Pilots were officer ranks, lt’s, captains and occasionally majors, but probably a majority were warrant officers, wo1’s, cw2’s, and sometime w3 and w4. Crew chiefs and gunners were usually specialists, SP4 or even PFCs.

[@willtopower2158]

Wow

[@avalanche9026]

What a careless builders… because those helicopters made for combat they should use anti bullet material to protect the man …. Incredibil

[@timwatterson3275]

Keep it up! Our war history is being distorted! Pay pal her i come😊

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@CH-vs4jv]

The old hueys felt like flying in a. Washing machine.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I can only imagine. Haven't heard that one from any of my Veterans. Thank you for watching. Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

[@mikespencer4922]

"Dogs are good !! ......

[@markjfox866]

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[@frankdodgee]

I hated the Viet Nam war because of the politics. Most mismanaged war ever because of Johnson and McNamara. Cluster ,,!! And needless loss of lives 🤬