Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Got in country July 4th for the fireworks. 1966
70% disability... diabetic, cardio issues(pacemaker,stents) thank you for defoliation.
Served in the navy 69-73. Was never in country. Worked on A4's and H3's on the west coast and the mediterranean sea. Most of the time I feel a disconnect from the vets who were in vietnam. I feel they deserve the vietnam reference and I don't feel I do.
True story: While serving in kingsville texas a notice went out asking for volunteers to go to vietnam as a door gunner. Believe it or not they got takers. My best friend volunteered. He was there a year and got out a year early. He doesn't talk about his time there with me. Still in contact with him
all the time.
Just saying not all were forced to go.
Served there 68-69 as LURP.
Welcome to the forum Brother, from North Ga.
2013 Tri-Glide with a few extras
Vietnam Vet 66 / 67
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Member Patriot Guard Riders
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
I served on C-141's as a Loadmaster stationed at Norton AFB in San Bernardino, CA. Flew mostly Southeast Asia missions including TDY in Viet Nam from 1970 - 1974.
I was drafted into the Marines ... went and joined the Navy ...Liked serving so much did twenty years ... had nothing against the Marines ... but Dad would of never forgave me if I went Marines ... he was a 30 year man in the Navy.
I have many friends, Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy that were "in country" (including my Dad who volunteered to go in the hope I'd never have to) ... I have heard many horror stories about their time there and more about their return home .. I have seen how we as a country treated you upon your return ... I for one would like to say .... Thanks to all of you that served your country in that God forsaken place ... my hat is off to you and you have my eternal gratitude and sincerest apology for how you where treated upon your return ... not our country's finest hour ... Again .. Thanks.
I served in Vietnam 1965/66, USMC. Artillery Hotel Btry. 3rd Batt. 12th Mar. 3rd Mar.Div. (Rein) I came from a small town and was lucky enough to make it back home, although I did not get a welcome home from anyone but my family, I also did not have to fight my way through protesters, as many of my brothers and sisters did when returning stateside.
Fast forward to August 26-30, 2015. Forest City, IA. Operation LZ, Welcome Home. This was an event put on for All Vietnam Veterans as a 50th Anniverary of the Vietnam War. The slogan, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO WELCOME HOME A VETERAN. To read about it go to: operationlz.com. We came across this event at the IA Welcome Center on I-90 and decided to check it out. We stayed for the entire event and I met a lot of Vets that were very appreciative of all the work that went into making this event be a success.
I want thank all of those who had anything to do with this event, it was a wonderful and enjoyable weekend. Brought back memories both good and bad for all of us.
For all of the Veterans out there, past and present,A Hardy WELCOME HOME, BROTHERS AND SISTERS..
Semper Fi,
Joe W.
USMC 1968-1972, most of my time was spent a Sangley Point, Philippines, did fly in country a few times with air wing out of Sangley Point, that was enough for me. When people found out I was a Marine they would treat me like crap. But I guess they just didn't know any better.
2015 triglide, Jackpot 2-1-2 ceramic header, power vision with target tune, DK custom lift
USAF 963rd AEW&C ---- EC 121 airborne radar plane
'68-'69 based in Korat & Udorn Thailand ....
flying air traffic control & MIG watch in the "undeclared war" in Laos
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I find it funny after flying the four "air cooled" engine Connie's ..
I move on to a air cooled V twin Trike ....
John
El Dorado Hills CA
2015 HD Tri Glide / 1932 Ford 5 window "fenderless" Coupe Hot Rod
/1950 Ford Club Coupe --302 injected V8- AOD Automatic
Lone Dog ... No Woof
I was in Vietnam from Aug 70 to Aug 71 with the U.S.N. I was onboard the repair ship USS Tutuila anchored at Nha Be, RVN. Honored to have served and thankful to have made it home. Have type 2 diabetes so may go see the VA. Haven't done there yet but my VFW comrades are encouraging me to do so. Take Care. Safe Riding. RJ
USMC Lima. 3/1
I was there in 68-69
Arrived at the end of TET to replace the heavy losses we took.
I was 0311 and was on the move often.
I was in mainly in QuangTri and outside of DaNang.
I was Medied to Yokuska Japan hospital.
Now I am enjoying my life and riding as often as possible.
Where have all the years gone?
Ride safe, Enjoy
65-66 long time ago
Uncle Sam's Misguided Child
'68-'69 Just in time for Tet
OCS -2nd and 1st Lt
Military Intelligence
1st Recon Bn.
Assigned whenever and whenever needed
Sometimes with USMC, USN, USA, Montagnards, etc.
AO "Semi-survivor"
'08 Stallion #135 (Mellow-Yellow)
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
25th inf 66 -67 ChuChi.
nuff said
Bad memories
Never forget
CMA member, VietNam 66-67
25th Inf. Cu Chi
2016 Tri Glide.
:) Its' me again.
Jan 69 to Jan 70 4th Psyop battalion company A Danang