Listen to our podcast 🎤: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vietnam-experience/id1732962685
@marycorzette65624 ай бұрын
My father was in the Vietnam War. His name is James Bowman. He's passed now. But my daddy was a truly amazing father figure. I want to thank ALL soldiers for everything you do for our country..the United States of AMERICA ❣️❣️ You are ALL my HERO❤❤❤
@staff0flag5 ай бұрын
Perhaps the most sincere and honest interview on VN I have heard. Thank you, Marine, for your service. I'm glad you made it home.
@rickarra1833Ай бұрын
I agree. This guy was so honest about everything. Some guys wants sound tuff, hell. Not me. Please, please don't shoot. Lol
@rickarra1833Ай бұрын
People who have been through war, and came out the other end should get a just reward for their service, they don't get near enough
@timbliss15 ай бұрын
Respect Sir! My father was also an 0341, and was assigned to a line company as a rifleman for the 2/27th, the went to 3/1 Weapons before he got wounded in action. He shares a similar sentiment on the unnecessary chaos and faith. Glad you are here to tell us how it was, and teach us! God Bless you Sir!
@Gmar692 ай бұрын
Marine 3/4 here. I had similar experience while in country. I don't want an interview to share. Too sensitive of personal experiences. Good for this Marine to come forward.
@SaundersE5Ай бұрын
God bless you brother.
@ag-om6nr6 ай бұрын
Politicians should be on the front line along with their children !
@AMelton-lh3tg6 ай бұрын
Wouldn't be many wars.
@stevelarrosa44625 ай бұрын
@@AMelton-lh3tg zionists would let that happen ,ever.
@tamatoashort4574 ай бұрын
@@AMelton-lh3tgcorrect
@tommyjenkins74533 ай бұрын
AMEN
@Onlyusemesuede2 ай бұрын
Welcome home, sir. Thank you for your service. You have my everlasting appreciation and respect. 🇺🇸
@DonaldBarringer-i5c6 ай бұрын
Reminds me of my uncle, he doesn't talk about much. The war never left him, bless these men. They weren't welcomed home to fanfare, no ticker tap parades.
@private65725 ай бұрын
I salute every veteran of the Vietnam War every warrior should have been welcomed home
@reddiver72933 ай бұрын
12:52 The look in the man's eyes. No words can describe it. Moving and powerful.
@chuckcuttress29916 ай бұрын
One of the things that sticks in my head when i got back from vietnam nobody spit on me or said anything but my second day home i went to dennys restaurant and ordered a BLT sandwich it tasted so good i ordered a second one and the waitress looked at me like i was some kind of pig when i went back home and told my mom about it she asked if i told her i just got back from vietnam i told her no i still dont know why i didnt
@boondocker79645 ай бұрын
Dennys restaurant pulled out of my home town, good riddance.
@michaelagnew74933 ай бұрын
Poignant story...my deep respect
@alvintarrer69143 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service,bravery, sacrifice...welcome home sir...we love you 👍🇺🇸🇨🇱✌️
@philbrown97646 ай бұрын
First, Welcome Home Brother. I’m also a Marine Nam Vet, Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW but unlike you, I was even luckier being stationed on an air base. If I hadn’t been, I might not be here today. I really was into your story, especially when you said, “why am I here?” I’ve thought that since then. The only thing I got from being there was getting my VA benefits, since I have type 2 diabetes and other things. But I’m glad you made it back.
@lythalls6 ай бұрын
I really hope you my unknown friend your life is amazing 👍 all love from theuk 🤣
@philbrown97646 ай бұрын
@@lythalls Thank You for that. I was just one of MANY that wasn’t out in the boonies, like this Marine was. And yes, I’m very thankful for it.
@romeoechofoxtrot186 ай бұрын
Some of the stories that these veterans tell are very hard to listen to, because it highlights just how horrific combat is. I can't even begin to fathom the amount of psychological trauma these veterans have been subjected to During their time in the service war And it's consumption of life is truly sad😢
@private65725 ай бұрын
Never have i heard the truth about war put so clearly. Thank you for your service
@mikem48836 ай бұрын
VietNam 65-66. USMC 2nd BN 7th Marines…Quinhon, Chulai. Grunt. The worst part of VietNam was when it was over, coming home, feeling so alone. I had one year left. After leave, went to Lejeune. Being as how not many had been in combat on that base yet. The rank and file there treated us like shit. Spitshine, do this, do that! I was a corporal and I hated it. The rules sucked. I could not wait for that year to pass so I could get out inJune of 67. I thank God I lived and thankJesus Christ who died for me. He alone gives me hope, even to this day. I shall never forget,the waste of that war for so many. I would not ever fight for this Country the way it is today. This country has become the enemy. It kills our young men and women for greed. All of Washington DC is a giant cesspool. Young people. Don't join.
@curtisake74315 ай бұрын
I am a retired 0369 (0311) GySgt. whom served from 1982 to 2002. I am often asked if I would do it all again? Well, I would with the Marines and Sailors "Doc's" I served with during the time I served. But in today's WOKE military leadership and society, NOT ONLY NO, BUT HELL NO!!!!! I wouldn't survive because I would get into some type of trouble for speaking my mind above and beyond my pay grade. ----- Semper Fidelis!!!!!
@wlodell5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service Marine! I fully understand your frustration. I had to deal with much the same. Like you, I turned to God the Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit which allowed me to live with myself and get on with life.
@k27ism2 ай бұрын
❤ God bless my bro! Peace of Christ be upon you!
@lastofthefinest22 күн бұрын
I served in the Marine Corps and Army for Operation Enduring Freedom as an MP. I’m a 100% disabled veteran. No way I’d join the military again or tell someone to join because of the greedy corporations that cause these wars.
@Americal-v6r6 ай бұрын
I've seen many many interviews. This is one of probably 5 that goes to the core of what it was like in the Nam. You not only see into this grunts soul but feel the frustration, fear and wonderment to survive the jungles of the Nam. Your not alone, we're here! To all my 11Bravo brothers departed, and present ,peace 🕊️! 🙏🇺🇸🫡 RESPECT!
@andreamerino91466 ай бұрын
11 Bravo - Airborne All the Way!!
@Genethagenius6 ай бұрын
Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. It is greatly appreciated.
@nancyjolly60666 ай бұрын
Thank you for your sacrifice. 😊
@olehippy136 ай бұрын
I was an Army OR Medic in 1972. We stayed busy. I appreciate what this fellow went thru. Where do you think marines , air force, army soldiers that were wounded, walking point, stepping on booby traps, where do you suppose they were airlifted to??? US Navy, US Army Hospital Operating Rooms. No one had a cake walk. I too didn't attend Church again until 16 years after my time in Nam. To this day, I suffer from PTSD, agent Orange Parkinsons, pacemaker, double hip replacement. I count myself fortunate, I joined up.
@tomgoodwin91615 ай бұрын
@@olehippy13 I would not attend church in the States to this very day. After the war, American churchgoers would step over a veteran sleeping under a sheet of cardboard to go in and give money for the Vietnamese refugees. That did it for me.
@chadh34416 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service sir, and welcome home! I am so glad that your experiences are being recorded! Hopefully our future ancestors will know learn from it. Cheers
@GlobalDrifter10006 ай бұрын
Thank you for making him serve.
@karenhardy79646 ай бұрын
I remember being 9-10, in 1969-1970, seeing this terrible war on T.V. I am 64, and just learning from Vietnam veterans how they were spit upon when coming back to the U.S. i am so shocked and disappointed with this. I thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart. ♥️
@paulprigge12096 ай бұрын
Do you remember watching the evening news number of Kia is as well as aircraft shot down? Exactly your age.
@sergioparisi95275 ай бұрын
@@paulprigge1209 I remember it like it happened 3 hours ago. Watching as kid on TV , thinking your time will be here. Then neighbor came back thinking you made it back. Not knowing until later, that approximately 25% of Vietnam veterans were drafted. Thanks to all the men and women who served.
@danodonnell72185 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ welcome home brother 😇😇😇
@RugerStick32 ай бұрын
Dude had a Lieutenant who had less experience than him and only had a few days in as well. These boys was sent on Death Missions…. This war was a trap and Disgrace
@colterinoАй бұрын
Thank you. You are a truly brave, honest human being, thrust into a very difficult situation as a very young marine. Your truthfulness and composure in this interview shine bright. Your willingness to commend your brother soldiers is extremely admirable. My sincerest gratitude. 🙏 😢❤
@Drupthop2 ай бұрын
You should do a story in a friend of mine, outdoor MTN climber/outfitter repair CO Johann’s Upholstery Repair Shop in Tigard OR, Gary. He was in the Marines in 1965 in Vietnam. Has some amazing stories and near death experiences. Thank you ❤🙏🇺🇸
@Thevietnamexperience2 ай бұрын
Send me an email: thevnexperience@gmail.com - I’ll be in Oregon periodically through the summer and fall.
@fastsetinthewest5 ай бұрын
I was drafted in 1967, Vietnam 1st Aviation 1968, I spent fortnight in a field hospital. I hate government people. I'm 100% disabled. My dental care SUCKS! My Veteran health care sucks.
@tomgoodwin91615 ай бұрын
When I returned after my first tour 1966-67 I knew something was wrong with the country when in San Francisco airport a pair of hippies asked me if I was "from Vietnam". I continued on to my home without realizing it was not home any more. So, I cut my 45 day leave short by three weeks and returned for my second tour.I survived the TET offensive in 1968 and the fighting in Saigon. Then returned to the USA and a couple of times heard that it would have been better if I had been killed instead of returning alive. After the third tour and discharge in 1973, I have never looked at Americans the same way since. Now I am in Philippines, married and raised three beautiful children as nurses. I am not an "American", I am a Vietnam veteran. I would not be an American again, not for anything.
@danodonnell72185 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉salamat ❤
@erikspolyssov47724 ай бұрын
Dear veteran What branch were you in and your mos And how much were you paid a month and your medals if you don't mind telling me?
@tinaveneable6127Ай бұрын
God bless and keep you Hero!! I served during Vietnam in USMC. Fellow WM I worked with was spit on in SF wearing her Dress Blues🤬🤬 Horrible things done and said to you all that were serving our country!!
@cupholder77586 ай бұрын
The greatest pacifists I ever met were combat Marines. 2 of them fought in Korea and hated war. One of the two arrived in Vietnam at the age of 40 and fought in a line company.
@tribesman10196 ай бұрын
Gap in the hedgerow you think Pressure pad.
@jessicae.s.3406 ай бұрын
He jumped over it and the Lt stepped on it behind him
@tribesman10196 ай бұрын
Yes he said that and his instincts was right.
@danilaurin36336 ай бұрын
Thanks for the therapy. I was army infantry. And lost my religion in Nam
@namvet19685 ай бұрын
Spot on.
@stevelarrosa44625 ай бұрын
Wow he has a soul and balls to do what's right.Bless you
@jeffgarmon16 ай бұрын
12:38 he was talking about the song with the lyrics " Jesus don't like killin' no matter what the reason's for..." That's a John Prine song. Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore.
@frederickking16605 ай бұрын
It's easy to stand on the sidelines and criticize the men who got drafted and would rather be anywhere else in the world.
@billnlpaw5 ай бұрын
God bless this soldier…ptsd on full display.
@BenEthridge5 ай бұрын
They called it friendly fire, I never could wrap my brain around that one. Welcome home my brothers
@esparka3 ай бұрын
Athiest? The good book *is filled with the horrors of humanity!* This sort of experience makes perfect since, when reading/studying the Bible..
@DKilnerScull-wu1gn6 ай бұрын
Welcome home Marine Semper Fi
@calforman5 ай бұрын
He Didn't sound Like he Turned Against the VietNam War ... He was Just surviving the war ... Remember, reminiscin, the Experiences,, the Womans movement, , Remember War is hell for everyone .
@byronmartin64596 ай бұрын
Don't give up on Jesus,he won't give up on you.😊
@mikemegame15 ай бұрын
Yeah he skated through 3x but thinks it's luck
@thisislaflaretv52505 ай бұрын
Did you ever watch 9/11
@Jesse-wn6jd22 күн бұрын
@@mikemegame1cause it is luck.. random chance is the logical conclusion not some magic hippie who pissed off the romans
@iplayGames3005 ай бұрын
(Using my sons account) bless you, and grateful for you. It’s so sad that you had to experience all that and you are a hero on all levels. Respectfully, and humbly, I say with so much love and not one bit of judgment on my part, he is not an atheist, he is angry at God. Many professed atheist called themselves that, but subconsciously they are angry at God I don’t blame you, and wish you so much good in life.
@bernardedwards84614 ай бұрын
That's strange jungle you had there in Vietnam, in the Malaysian jungle water is everywhere, mostly good, clean water. We never carried much with us because wherever we decided to stop for the night and prepare our evening meal there was always a spring or a stream within 100 metres. On very rare occasions we would use a pig wallow, but only one where the water was crystal clear. Another source of water which we rarely used was run off from the plastic sheets we used as a roof for our hammocks. It often rained, but it was rarely necessary to use the rainwater. I never used sterilising tablets, because the water was very pure and in any case we had to boil it to make tea or coffee. We had a rubberised bag to hold a couple of gallons from which we took our fill.
@GlenJansen-gz8lx5 ай бұрын
Give him a break, he probably experienced more than you will ever understand
@bobreese48076 ай бұрын
"mustang" NCO TO OFFICER
@forwardobserver20485 ай бұрын
My father
@charleswood52605 ай бұрын
I was in 1/1 contien and got hit all the time but kinda all over the place but I was battalions radio operator I will never do this again i am so screwed up from agent orange
@pho3nixinflight28 күн бұрын
What kind of Bobby trap or bomb was this? I’m confused how this was set off.
@Jesse-wn6jd22 күн бұрын
Gap in the hedge and the clearing that was too "clean" was probably full of buried IEDs and had some way of setting them off via pressure, when he went over the hedge row he avoided the trigger since his gut told him it was uncanny but the lt or someone else triggered it setting them off, hence the explosions and casualties
@paularchambeault48536 ай бұрын
Swamp War.... Thank You for Your service not knowing the real Swamp behind it all. Shame on those that have no shame... Shame on them all....Creator knows...... [ EPHESIANS 5:11 ]
@lordmopton6 ай бұрын
Your war was no different from the war fought by the SS troops in WW11 ..you all fought to stay alive but you were fighting a totally unjust war and you refuse to agnolige it ..2 million Vietnamese killed for what ....?
@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk5 ай бұрын
You have no idea what youre talking about. Its best you keep your mouth shut. Otherwise your ignorance spills out.
@lonzo615 ай бұрын
My MOS was also O341! 81mm mortarman. Ooorah. Served in the 1980s.
@lonzo615 ай бұрын
And I have also been an atheist since the late '80s or early '90s. Others have discussed whether morality comes from religion, so you're not the first to, rightly. come to this conclusion. I feel I am more moral than plenty of religious people I know. Sam Harris and other philosophers and biologists have discussed the origins of morality.
@JonathonLewis-j3p3 ай бұрын
Sad
@denniscarter89993 ай бұрын
Say twice as many deaths and wounded from accidents and friendly fire than from the enemy and 1 suicide.
@Gath8mm6 ай бұрын
Battlefield promotion.
@First_and_skol5 ай бұрын
Green to Gold (enlisted to officer)
@kevinwright51062 ай бұрын
The pause at 12:53......mmmm
@rosemarynoble5866 ай бұрын
I am of the opinion he may or not have been in the Marine Corps. You don't forget"bug juice, mustangs or walk point the first day, Either way he is so off on most normal jar head information. 0331 Vietnam I CORE 1968. USMC
@lythalls6 ай бұрын
A newbie who walked point ! !!! How out of order were the vets ? Absolutely wrong !
@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk5 ай бұрын
Says who? It makes perfect sense why the fng's were made to walk point
@ChrisH930S5 ай бұрын
Newbies always got point
@s.k.66165 ай бұрын
Horrible war and destroyed an American generation, but my hat off that he went and served.
@rudyho37905 ай бұрын
yeh...a gen. of dopeheads...plain truth!!!🤨
@ShikataGaNai1006 ай бұрын
AFSC 20470, E-5, 1971 - 1972, Task Force Alpha, Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand. On the banks of the Mekong. I hated it from Day 1 until DEROS...on a C-141 Medical Evac. I was "fortunate" in that I am a Total & Permanent Disabled Veteran, but seven of my HS classmates gave their lives in service to this inane war. BTW, I too went to the University of Oregon.
@sonofliberty926 ай бұрын
There is a God. And that's all I'll say.
@Jesse-wn6jd22 күн бұрын
There isn't a god and logical thinking, science and critical analysis proves me right to the point it's silly you still believe 2000 year old fairytales my guy
@arthurbrumagem38446 ай бұрын
Wonder what % he gets for PTSD
@duanejackson67186 ай бұрын
All of them that served get 100% disability so that's about $4,200 to 4,600 a month.
@sanshinboi6 ай бұрын
Sounds like the Ashau valley where he was.
@calebswanson4625 ай бұрын
LordJesus.. Dont blame him for the worlds sin. .and he died for you..wow 😂 crucifixion that's a nam and a halph🎉 thank you also like I thank him for giveing your life for me..all of us .🎉thank you for your searvice.i love you big brother .thank you .welcome 🏡/🏡..ask him into your heart.and he will come in . Be a new guy!you remind me of sergeant Tom at camp pendleton.
@hesedken6 ай бұрын
Glad you made it back, Howard. Thanks for your service. I am sorry you seem to be taking the atheism route... without Jesus Christ there is no meaning in life, and I have abundant life due to only Him.
@myrealname87676 ай бұрын
Well that is your opinion at the end of the day and he shouldn’t have to share the same view as you if he doesn’t want to.
@bobreese48076 ай бұрын
@@myrealname8767 He has the ABILITY to share his view, but the multifaceted, complex evidence of nature implies that atheists are illogical, irrational FOOLS.
@matthewbrandon9316 ай бұрын
Its easy to give up on Jesus when you've never known Jesus.
@keithbronson97776 ай бұрын
Let the man have his own beliefs, just like you.The only way anyone knows Jesus is if he lived over 2000 years ago.
@duanejackson67186 ай бұрын
I knew Jesus in the '80s, he used to mow my lawn before he got deported.
@ronaldroach12595 ай бұрын
Sir if you do not get saved and trust Jesus as Lord you find out he'll is a real place
@Jesse-wn6jd22 күн бұрын
Hell. Hell. Hello. Oops.
@johndunn42286 ай бұрын
Nobody cares! Semper Fi
@williambarr35514 ай бұрын
The reason Vietnam veterans turn against the war while on duty is due to the Russian mentality/attitude of the Democrat administration toward the individual soldier.
@blkaft3 ай бұрын
The hell you on about? Are you really going to disrespect and blow off this guys experience by making it about you and your political beliefs? Goddamn, I hate election years -
@Jesse-wn6jd22 күн бұрын
Or think about this with your peanut sized brain: war is bad. Soldiers fighting a useless war is bad. Thus war is bad. Do you understand?
@Russellsagecline6 ай бұрын
Staff Sergeant goes to OCS, or PLC and gets commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. He's called a "Mustang"
@WilliamHolden-t5g5 ай бұрын
Usually the best kind of officers out there in any branch, but this SSG turned 2LT actions sure caught me by surprise.
@mariodorado26805 күн бұрын
My hat off to this guy for his service and for what he went through, but he’s a terrible story teller
@jessicae.s.3406 ай бұрын
You get an idea that maybe the way that conflict is portrayed in movies and news stories isn’t the way it was actually conducted….Lots of officers made nice pensions out of it….So did a bunch of corporate poons…jmo🥸
@duanejackson67186 ай бұрын
they use the Gulf of Tonkin attack as an excuse to go in, now we know that the attack was a false flag perpetrated against ourselves and a complete lie. And even if that weren't the case with the hell's the point of them running around in the jungle trying to kill each other. Sounds like the US just wanted to drag the war out to spend money and kill as many of our own people as they could.
@jessicae.s.3403 ай бұрын
This🥸
@phoenixfox33796 ай бұрын
Hard time liking this guy. 100% sure he voted for Biden and has a rainbow and BLM sticker on his Prius.
@duanejackson67186 ай бұрын
I'll bet he voted for George McGovern too and he's got a commie flag on the wall in his garage.
@greatngood665 ай бұрын
Dude shut up. He served his country and did his service. Respect veterans because they deserve to think what they want to think.
@juvenilia_in_hell3 ай бұрын
You're tough. This post made me pee my pants. Actually!
@greatngood663 ай бұрын
@@phoenixfox3379 your comment made me pee my pants
@SandfordSmythe3 ай бұрын
@duanejackson6718 George McGovern was a bomber pilot over Germany, in the units portrayed in Catch 22.
@trent38726 ай бұрын
Every living Vietnam veteran, and the families of the ones that have passed, should be awarded a million dollars tax free, for how they were treated on their return home..
@boondocker79646 ай бұрын
Tax free? Now you are talking my language.
@grandcanyon-d4d6 ай бұрын
Calley and Medina inlcuded?
@grandcanyon-d4d6 ай бұрын
They should pay those millions to the children of Agent Orange
@bobreese48076 ай бұрын
IT IS EASIER TO FOOL PEOPLE THAN TO TELL THEM THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FOOLED. EVERYONE IS FOOLED ON SOMETHING!!...EVEN GULLIBLE PROTESTER PUKES. STARTS WITH SANTA CLAUS OR SOMETHING ELSE .
@BillWyloe6 ай бұрын
Those orders to deploy to Vietnam were unlawful and should have been challenged in court every one who followed them is a war crimanl Not one American soldier should have set foot in that place Vietnam was never a threat to USA are anyone else it was assembly line war with no end from the very beginning The guus who went to Canada should get that millon dollars for not goimg alomg with that crap
@charlesmiddleton32476 ай бұрын
Thank you, my Marine brother for making it back home! Thank you for your service to the Corps and to your community. It's difficult to speak about this kind of experience, yet, it needs to be told, so others can see what it is to be put into a situation that is not normal for most. Lost a High School friend, L/Cpl William Franklin USMC 9-16-1970. We live for those that couldn't make it back. Take care of yourself for you are truly worthy of greater things! Namaste. TVE, thank you for this video. From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.
@charlescasey97995 ай бұрын
He’s talking about the old Sikorsky chopper it dripped oil as the rotary engine was above you he’s correct about the marine eguipment navy also had old stuff Army had the best gear
@frederickking16605 ай бұрын
If they stop dripping it means they ate out of oil of hydraulic fluid.
@patfinnegan4675 ай бұрын
Howard, thank you for your service and especially for your dialogue here.
@noName-kn1lx6 ай бұрын
They are conflicted because they know the whole thing wasnt worth it.
@Joe-hz1nw3 ай бұрын
Same with GWOT vets. We haven’t had the stomach to truly win a war since WWII.
@soxbearshwks89886 ай бұрын
3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
@garrybrischke536 ай бұрын
History shows the US military grossly underestimated the commitment of the Vietnamese people. They had years of experience fighting the French snd were in it for the long game. Sadly the level of training the US troops had left a lot to be desired , resulting in a tragic waste of a generation of young men & women on both sides. " Lest we forget "🇦🇺
@jabsosteeler6 ай бұрын
Thank you nonetheless for having served while I understand (and resonate with) why you were conflicted about your tour. It turns out that you had more insight and intuition into the underlying trouble with that war than most folks. I hope that you have found some peace with what you did there and, moreso, what you saw. Thanks for telling your story and educating those of us who were fortunate enough not to have gone to Vietnam.
@speedracer23366 ай бұрын
I knew after the first couple months that I had made a bad decision volunteering to serve there!
@dogins15 ай бұрын
I was a 1371 a combat engineer that he mentioned. That is exactly how it was over there. I served in that area too. I knew it well.
@Melior_Traiano6 ай бұрын
Who in their right mind would let the new guy walk point? I mean that is just being cruel.
@Russellsagecline6 ай бұрын
Everyone shares the burden in a Line Company. It's the only way to get experience. I agree, though. Ill advised for a guy this cherry.
@jaybennett2366 ай бұрын
One of the most experienced guys should have been right beside or behind him and another with the new lieutenant!
@jeffreyjenkins38945 ай бұрын
and what ssg that gets a field promotion to lt. has no experience? 🙄
@danmurphy44725 ай бұрын
Thank You SIR......for everything.
@nathanrish70994 ай бұрын
Dear fellow USMC veteran. I was a Marine officer candidate during the big event. Graduating from TBS on 1 May 1975 the day after Saigon fell. It is a valid question to ask: so what were we doing there? What ever you do please do not blame Jesus. It was LBJ who wanted that war. Rumor is he had stock in the Bell helicopter place up in Dallas. How is that for a blow job? It was good business for the military industrial complex Eisenhower warned about. We spent enough money in Vietnam on bombs, bullets, and Band-Aids to give everyone in North and South Vietnam a million dollars each. I say again: Blow Job. Not to mention the blood spilled on both sides. The USA was never at risk from N. Vietnam. None the less, you like a lot of others did what you thought was your patriotic duty. At least you did not go hide in Canada like some gutless wonders. Semper Fi JE Rish
@nolareefman9346 ай бұрын
It sounded like the biggest threat to his life, came from his own side!
@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk5 ай бұрын
I thank you all for your service.
@karlahemphill34145 ай бұрын
My brother Craig Hemphill was killed in Viet Nam in 1969😢He was stationed in DaNang. Craig was a Marine. According to Trump, my brother Craig Hemphill is a loser. No Mr.Trump my brother Craig Hemphill is a hero.
@kennethprice56286 ай бұрын
Welcome home Marine
@roberthenderson23213 ай бұрын
Semper Fi Marine!
@JuanTorres-7773 ай бұрын
Sad thing is this man may be meeting Jesus soon not on good terms
@blessedvirginmaryisqueen844818 күн бұрын
It's true that Jesus is the Way to Eternal Life (for He, with His Father and their Holy Spirit, is God), but Jesus is also very understanding-- He knows the indescribable pain and horror this man went through. Let's just pray for him (in a spirit of gratitude and compassion to him) and leave judgment of him to the Merciful Lord.
@benjordan6686 ай бұрын
God bless you! You served faithfully, I salute you! I understand your feelings and thoughts about God and Jesus... but they are wrong. Don't be deceived. We do have an adversary, the devil. He is the one responsible for the evil. Nevertheless, we are sinners, who need a Savior. Jesus, the very son of God, died for all mankind's sin; past, present, and future. He died and rose from the dead so we could be saved and reconciled to a Holy God. Turn to Jesus and tell him you are sorry for your sins and receive His mercy and eternal life! Turn to Jesus and live!
@DrMarkAinge6 ай бұрын
There should be a special place in hell for Johnson, McNamara, Nixon and Kissinger. Stalin and Mao could have learned a ton from those four.`
@Melior_Traiano6 ай бұрын
Mao alone has probably 10x the kill count of Johnson, McNamara, Nixon and Kissinger combined.
@DrMarkAinge6 ай бұрын
I'm not here to argue. I base my opinion on what I've learned over the years, not on the pablum that I've been fed all of my life. Peace@@Melior_Traiano
@Melior_Traiano6 ай бұрын
@@DrMarkAinge Great! You think for yourself, that is what I admire about people like you. And thats why you won't forget the countless people, who died under the communist regimes of Stalin and Mao.
@duanejackson67186 ай бұрын
Wasn't Nixon the one who got us out of Vietnam?
@BarbaraPerez-ow5tr6 ай бұрын
Well Kissinger just died and went to H.E.L.L.
@billkraemer47103 ай бұрын
I was 12 years old in 1972 and then and there I wanted nothing to do with the shit show of Vietnam. And will not buy anything produced in the that country today.
@WhiteManXRP23 күн бұрын
we were over there for someone elses agenda, Makes me sick, The Demons who sent our boys over there need to be dealt with, Horrendous
@cielofebus27 күн бұрын
Welcome home Superman. Thank you and God bless you!
@GUMMRUCHK15 күн бұрын
With all due respect Jesus is not against all killing no matter the reason.
@giovannilp032 ай бұрын
your flag decal won’t get you into heaven anymore- John prine.
@Quickerticker3 ай бұрын
Great vid I lucked out in 1970 2 high lottery numbers
@Xvader-q4oАй бұрын
Joe biden tries to make up stories like this.
@curtisake74315 ай бұрын
I served in G/2/5 from 1993 to 1996. Much love and respect to all Nam Vets. --- Semper Fi!!!
@namvet19685 ай бұрын
Well said.
@ejsocci26306 ай бұрын
Welcome home, thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸
@charlescasey97995 ай бұрын
Great interview some comparison to dead nva and religious action at the same time
@DEVILDOG19646 ай бұрын
MORTAR MEN DON'T LEAD. THEIR SUPPORT H & S CO ATTACHED!!
@ShawnHerron-cj7vq5 ай бұрын
Same logic as previous combats aren't worth it, so are police actions domestically because of lack of will to have an outward predominant postage of outreach for people to live toward living longer in life threw out our country on billboards and on signage and such, instead unjust enrichment is instilled threw alcoholism and hopelessness that people that people are surrounded by are uncaring about guaranteeing each other's care about each other's ability to be all they can be while caring about each other or even caring about each other in a basic and reasonable way without biases for unjust-enrichment career hours toward law enforcement pensions and so on.
@billster222224 ай бұрын
12:35 - John prine - your flag detail won’t get you into heaven anymore