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A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
A Tennessean who conducted a daring helicopter rescue during the Vietnam War will be awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, more than 50 years after his heroic actions.
 
"So this is Christmas (War is Over)" was written in 1971 by John and Yoko Lennon, just months after the official breakup of the Beatles.
"So this is Christmas (War is Over)" was written in 1971 by John and Yoko Lennon, just months after the official breakup of the Beatles.
 
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:03 pm By: Tony Adams
I am writing my most difficult book report ever at 70 years old. It is about another GI I did not know, and an enemy I never wanted to know. Yet we were all in the same place forty-eight years ago along with a bunch of others, with us trying to kill him and his comrades and him trying to kill us
 
Since 1868, a day has been set aside to remember all those who died in American wars. Monday, May 30, 2022 is this year's date. My memory of Memorial Day is largely around celebrating the beginning of Summer, parties with hot dogs and watermelon, pools opening.
Published: Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 2:02 pm By: Lib Campbell
Since 1868, a day has been set aside to remember all those who died in American wars. Monday, May 30, 2022 is this year's date. My memory of Memorial Day is largely around celebrating the beginning of Summer, parties with hot dogs and watermelon, pools opening.
 
Ashworth’s Clothing in Fuquay-Varina opened in 1937. It survived through some trying times, such as World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Great Recession.
Ashworth’s Clothing in Fuquay-Varina opened in 1937. It survived through some trying times, such as World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Great Recession.
 
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
 
Many may have heard of Desmond Doss, Here is another hero's story. I knew him.
Published: Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 @ 1:32 pm By: Bobby Tony
Many may have heard of Desmond Doss, Here is another hero's story. I knew him.
 
As a Dustoff Pilot, I would fly out for pick-ups in the field. Each day I would see the conditions that the ground troops had to endure and I would draw comparisons to my own situation.
As a Dustoff Pilot, I would fly out for pick-ups in the field. Each day I would see the conditions that the ground troops had to endure and I would draw comparisons to my own situation.
 
As a high school and college student during most of the Vietnam War, I was consumed by the drill team, dating, and studying-not the nightly news.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:47 pm By: Kathy Manos Penn
As a high school and college student during most of the Vietnam War, I was consumed by the drill team, dating, and studying-not the nightly news.
 
Just two bad days in a long year
Published: Sunday, May 24th, 2020 @ 9:00 pm By: Bobby Tony
Just two bad days in a long year
 
Believe me that all men are not created equal and bathing was no fun even in the days of straight only guys. I am not sure how this works today.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 @ 7:32 pm By: Ted McDonald
Believe me that all men are not created equal and bathing was no fun even in the days of straight only guys. I am not sure how this works today.
 
Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
Published: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 @ 9:23 am By: Ted McDonald
Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
 
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
Published: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 @ 9:56 pm By: Ted McDonald
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
 
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
 
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
Published: Saturday, March 17th, 2018 @ 9:06 am By: Bobby Tony
I truly wish that our founding fathers had been a bit more clear on what they meant when writing the 2nd Amendment but numerous contemporaneous writings clearly show their intent was for individual possession and ownership of firearms.
 
The documentary shows the tactics of both sides. I have not seen another documentary with these details. This battle was between Australians and Vietnamese.
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 12:40 am By: Ted McDonald
The documentary shows the tactics of both sides. I have not seen another documentary with these details. This battle was between Australians and Vietnamese.
 
For you young folks, there use to be a TV show called The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. It was cancelled because of it's outspoken opposition to the Vietnam war.
Published: Monday, February 20th, 2017 @ 1:01 pm By: Bobby Tony
For you young folks, there use to be a TV show called The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. It was cancelled because of it's outspoken opposition to the Vietnam war.
 
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
Published: Monday, January 9th, 2017 @ 5:52 pm By: Ted McDonald
New Zealand provided a force of combat soldiers despite protests at home. A total of 3800 served in combat resulting in 37 killed in action and 187 wounded.
 
The Army had a detailed method for accounting for the location and duty status of each soldier in each unit. Each unit submitted a morning report showing strength and number of soldiers in each unit as of the date of the report.
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 5:21 am By: Bobby Tony
The Army had a detailed method for accounting for the location and duty status of each soldier in each unit. Each unit submitted a morning report showing strength and number of soldiers in each unit as of the date of the report.
 
Wyatt Sanderman Day was a friend I made as he entered his twilight years. One would not believe that singular truth by looking at the man: his peppery hair, his square jaw, his thick working-man-hands, but make no mistake about the fact, his days were surely numbered.
Wyatt Sanderman Day was a friend I made as he entered his twilight years. One would not believe that singular truth by looking at the man: his peppery hair, his square jaw, his thick working-man-hands, but make no mistake about the fact, his days were surely numbered.
 
After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
 
A visit from an old combat buddy rekindles the guilt and angst again.
A visit from an old combat buddy rekindles the guilt and angst again.
 
I recently had a chance to reconnect with a fellow Combat Brother after 48 years.
I recently had a chance to reconnect with a fellow Combat Brother after 48 years.
 
Below are some pictures from the Charlie Company Website. This was the field meals as delivered by helicopter in case quantity. Usually the case was opened (sometimes using the old M16 prong flash suppressor as shown on left below – put over wire and twist until broken) and then turned upside down
Published: Saturday, August 13th, 2016 @ 2:40 pm By: Bobby Tony
Below are some pictures from the Charlie Company Website. This was the field meals as delivered by helicopter in case quantity. Usually the case was opened (sometimes using the old M16 prong flash suppressor as shown on left below – put over wire and twist until broken) and then turned upside down
 
My memory is cloudy on this exact dates but sometime around March or April 1968 we made an incursion into Cambodia.
Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 @ 1:47 am By: Bobby Tony
My memory is cloudy on this exact dates but sometime around March or April 1968 we made an incursion into Cambodia.
 
One of my best friend's believes that Ali was a draft dodger and coward. We had a quite animated discussion about it.
Published: Sunday, June 12th, 2016 @ 10:28 am By: Bobby Tony
One of my best friend's believes that Ali was a draft dodger and coward. We had a quite animated discussion about it.
 
The photo was taken in 1968 Saigon in area III Corp.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2016 @ 11:22 am By: Ted McDonald
The photo was taken in 1968 Saigon in area III Corp.
 
I arrived in Great Lakes Navy Boot Camp in 1966; soon standing naked shoulder to shoulder in a line of 50 guys as one corpsman walked in front checking my private parts and one in back administering a gigantic penicillin shot to the buttocks.
Published: Sunday, May 29th, 2016 @ 4:30 am By: Ted McDonald
I arrived in Great Lakes Navy Boot Camp in 1966; soon standing naked shoulder to shoulder in a line of 50 guys as one corpsman walked in front checking my private parts and one in back administering a gigantic penicillin shot to the buttocks.
 
Look at the pictures carefully and you see 6 guys. Add the teenager in a separate photo and you have a squad of infantrymen. The Sarge, Machine gunner, two ammo bearers, One rifleman and one who might have been a medic. This may have been the whole squad which was normally 7-12 guys.
Published: Friday, May 27th, 2016 @ 2:04 am By: Ted McDonald
Look at the pictures carefully and you see 6 guys. Add the teenager in a separate photo and you have a squad of infantrymen. The Sarge, Machine gunner, two ammo bearers, One rifleman and one who might have been a medic. This may have been the whole squad which was normally 7-12 guys.
 
But they sure looked cool for the news media and Bean Counter / Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara saved a few pennies in production cost.
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2016 @ 12:57 pm By: Bobby Tony
But they sure looked cool for the news media and Bean Counter / Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara saved a few pennies in production cost.
 
My son said that saying use to make him so mad he could scream.
Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 @ 11:06 pm By: Bobby Tony
My son said that saying use to make him so mad he could scream.
 
Am I allowed to have a favorite Vietnam Story? Allowed or not, this is my favorite. You may think it is too long but it's not.
Am I allowed to have a favorite Vietnam Story? Allowed or not, this is my favorite. You may think it is too long but it's not.
 
This is really a War Story but you have to get to the bottom to see the War Part. Be patient, the Top Part is funny.
This is really a War Story but you have to get to the bottom to see the War Part. Be patient, the Top Part is funny.
 
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
 
Sunny skies greeted more than 200 people who attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at East Carolina University on Nov. 11.
Sunny skies greeted more than 200 people who attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at East Carolina University on Nov. 11.
 
Conscientious Objectors (COs) could serve as Chaplains or Medics and op out of carrying weapons.
Conscientious Objectors (COs) could serve as Chaplains or Medics and op out of carrying weapons.
 
As the Vietnam series nears completion, I was looking for another Bobby Tony article to plagiarize and found this one.
As the Vietnam series nears completion, I was looking for another Bobby Tony article to plagiarize and found this one.
 
After Navy boot camp, I attended Tech school with half Marine students and a few Marine instructors and on ship they provided Brig (jail) guards.
After Navy boot camp, I attended Tech school with half Marine students and a few Marine instructors and on ship they provided Brig (jail) guards.
 
After my draft physical, I called a friend who joined the Air Force and hoped to work on dry land in Japan or Thailand.
After my draft physical, I called a friend who joined the Air Force and hoped to work on dry land in Japan or Thailand.
 
A Marine RVN Vet Helicopter door gunner said the Warrant officers were enlisted guys who finished boot camp, 10 weeks of Warrant Officer training and 18 month of helicopter flight training. You had to be at least 18 years old.
A Marine RVN Vet Helicopter door gunner said the Warrant officers were enlisted guys who finished boot camp, 10 weeks of Warrant Officer training and 18 month of helicopter flight training. You had to be at least 18 years old.
 

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