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red pony:
I 'm a tin can sailor. Was in Vietnam in 68 and 69 on a can, USS Robert L. Wilson DD847 as a quartermaster. Did alot of steaming on that can. Spent over 3 years on her. Went around the world 2 and a half times. Saw and did alot of crazy things.
Brock:
father is retired Marine...I am retired Air Force. I enlisted for 4 years to finish my school and almost 21 years later retired because of wifes father dying of cancer and her wanting to stay near family. I thank all those that served before me...with me...and since my departure.
Father never really talked about his time in Vietnam...other than a few pictures but not much else. Funny how he has dozens of pics from Vietnam and Okinawa....and I have none from my time in harms way with digital cameras all around. Started as Combat Controller....injury sidelined me one week from graduation...so off to Europe for a short stint and then back to Intelligence Operations school and a life of adventure. I laugh when my friends say I have more ship time than some of my Navy comrades I served with.....and as much time in TA50 gear humping a ruck as the grunts. Time all around the world in a wide selection of roles kept things interesting at the expense of raising my two girls. That was left to my wife and thank God I had a strong woman to run the household properly, raise my kids as best she could, and waited on me to return home and into her arms every time. EVERY TIME.
I get irritated with all the internet commandoes, snipers, seals, CCT, PJ, Intel and other wannabes...used to confront them but anymore I dont have the energy. Too much to focus on with keeping family safe and secure in a troubled world and failing economy. None of the warriors I had the pleasure to serve with...were boisterous or braggards when it came to actual combat or operational experiences. They might brag of their prowess with weapons and women, fast cars and drinking.......but when it came to actual trigger time...all fell silent. Only a lunatic or liar finds fame and laughter in death...especially when it includes the blood smear of a friend on the vehicle seat beside you or a wet spot on a dirt road where a mine took out a Hummer.
God Bless the Veterans of America!
Rick Wallace:
Sgt.U.S.ARMY Best unit 2cd sqdn 7th United States Cavalry........If you aint CAV you aint **** !!!!!!! 86-91
Grunt:
--- Quote from: Brock on February 26, 2011, 08:01:38 pm ---father is retired Marine...I am retired Air Force. I enlisted for 4 years to finish my school and almost 21 years later retired because of wifes father dying of cancer and her wanting to stay near family. I thank all those that served before me...with me...and since my departure.
Father never really talked about his time in Vietnam...other than a few pictures but not much else. Funny how he has dozens of pics from Vietnam and Okinawa....and I have none from my time in harms way with digital cameras all around. Started as Combat Controller....injury sidelined me one week from graduation...so off to Europe for a short stint and then back to Intelligence Operations school and a life of adventure. I laugh when my friends say I have more ship time than some of my Navy comrades I served with.....and as much time in TA50 gear humping a ruck as the grunts. Time all around the world in a wide selection of roles kept things interesting at the expense of raising my two girls. That was left to my wife and thank God I had a strong woman to run the household properly, raise my kids as best she could, and waited on me to return home and into her arms every time. EVERY TIME.
I get irritated with all the internet commandoes, snipers, seals, CCT, PJ, Intel and other wannabes...used to confront them but anymore I dont have the energy. Too much to focus on with keeping family safe and secure in a troubled world and failing economy. None of the warriors I had the pleasure to serve with...were boisterous or braggards when it came to actual combat or operational experiences. They might brag of their prowess with weapons and women, fast cars and drinking.......but when it came to actual trigger time...all fell silent. Only a lunatic or liar finds fame and laughter in death...especially when it includes the blood smear of a friend on the vehicle seat beside you or a wet spot on a dirt road where a mine took out a Hummer.
God Bless the Veterans of America!
--- End quote ---
The supply Sgt that sacrificed his life to save our Plt and was awarded the MOH was Walter Singleton. The man in my squad that saved one man and sacrificed his life trying to save another and was awarded the Navy Cross was Michael Stewart. Look them up if you want. I too am sickened by wannabes.
Having 147 letters from boot camp, Vietnam and the hospital is a burden I have carried for a long time. Last fall I left them at the wall at 19 east where most of my plt is.I was told by a publisher that they wanted a memoir based on my letters with plenty of action in the writing. I rejected the publishers offer because the publishers motivation was $. They wanted something they could sell. I will not sell out the men I served with.
I am seeking just to publish the letters without alteration. I may have to self publish.
I'v'e been going to the VA for treatment of my wounds and PTSD for eleven years. When I started therapy I couldn't speak about combat without stuttering. If more of us speak about our combat experiences maybe folks will learn not to resort to armed conflict.
Semper Fi,
Grunt
Coo-wah-chobee:
Sgt............USMC.....2nd Battalion,5th Marines..........Republic of Vietnam........1964 to 1969. Along time ago but at the same time yesterday.
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