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[trutolife27]

I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” from 1973 to 1975 (commisioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserve until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictures during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “Reforger’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. Were you a Vietnam Veteran? I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementery school. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were in their feet clapping and saying @Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after tat! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me.

Glad you made it home. My father is a Vietnam vet in the 173rd 1968-1970. No greater people in my books than the Vietnam war vets. I'll send you a message later. I have some ford swag items for you.
My uncles, grandgfather, father,brother, and myself. Always props to vets.

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I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” from 1973 to 1975 (commisioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserve until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictured during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “Reforger’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. Were you a Vietnam Veteran? I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementary school in 2010. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were on their feet clapping and saying “Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after that! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me.

I grew up in Fayetteville, NC (aka Fayette-nam) so I was always taught to be appreciative to those that served. Many of my family members served as well and I joined the AF at age 17 right after HS.

Thank you for your service and I'm sorry it took so long for you to get that thanks.

 

[Illinibird]

I grew up in Fayetteville, NC (aka Fayette-nam) so I was always taught to be appreciative to those that served. Many of my family members served as well and I joined the AF at age 17 right after HS.

Thank you for your service and I'm sorry it took so long for you to get that thanks.

Thank you for your service as well! ??

 

[timbop]

I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” from 1973 to 1975 (commisioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserve until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictured during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “Reforger’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. Were you a Vietnam Veteran? I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementary school in 2010. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were on their feet clapping and saying “Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after that! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me.

I'm really sorry to hear how you were treated. My dad (Korean veteran) was a civilian employee of the Army for 30 years, and we were stationed in Stuttgart from 68 to 70, and again from 72 to 78. I was born in 66 and by the time I had a clue about anything I was living on an army base (Robinson Barracks) with the only TV and radio coming from AFRTS. I had no idea about Vietnam until we were back stateside.

I was always proud to be an American in Germany, and always thought the GI's were pretty cool. RB was mostly civilian housing, but as kids we always respected the soldiers when we saw them at the PX or elsewhere. I'm glad that I didn't grow up in the states in that era.

 

[eltonlin]

Are there a couple cars from members of this forum that have already been produced and are now sitting on the lot waiting for the rest and OKTB?

mine is slated to be built today...

 

[Illinibird]

Glad you made it home. My father is a Vietnam vet in the 173rd 1968-1970. No greater people in my books than the Vietnam war vets. I'll send you a message later. I have some ford swag items for you.
My uncles, grandgfather, father,brother, and myself. Always props to vets.

What GREAT pictures! You are justified in being very proud of your relatives and your father in particular. Be sure to remember to thank them all for their service!

 

[JellyBelly]

OKTB delayed until 11/30

Hope its simply logistics based issue and not something big with the the vehicles themselves.

 

[RonTCat]

I'll take that bet.

I put the over/under at a week from Wednesday.

 

[Illinibird]

I'm really sorry to hear how you were treated. My dad (Korean veteran) was a civilian employee of the Army for 30 years, and we were stationed in Stuttgart from 68 to 70, and again from 72 to 78. I was born in 66 and by the time I had a clue about anything I was living on an army base (Robinson Barracks) with the only TV and radio coming from AFRTS. I had no idea about Vietnam until we were back stateside.

I was always proud to be an American in Germany, and always thought the GI's were pretty cool. RB was mostly civilian housing, but as kids we always respected the soldiers when we saw them at the PX or elsewhere. I'm glad that I didn't grow up in the states in that era.

Thank you for your very kind reply.

Like I said, the vets from theater in Vietnam were treated the worst coming home. The population of the country blamed THEM for the war and all the atrocities (or perceived atrocities) and the reasons (often lies from the government) for being there. The "body counts" on the news each night is something my wife and I will never forget (as we ate dinner at Fort Riley).

Many came home thinking they'd be welcomed as heroes only to be spat upon, jeered, called "baby killers' and worse. Soon they learned not to wear their uniforms home or talk about their service to our country. They flew home one at a time often with nobody to greet them except for a close relative. Nothing like the welcome our troops get now! You had to live through it to believe how bad it was and why I never talked about my service for all those years. It took that Veterans Day ceremony in Dominic's school to finally awaken me and become PROUD of my service.

The Korean War vets were kind of ignored because it was a "forgotten" war for much of the populace.

 

[Illinibird]

who is the Vietnam vet in the pic you have?

I certainly didn't mean to hijack this thread so I hope we can all get back to the topic.

 

[DaveRuns]

I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” from 1973 to 1975 (commisioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserve until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictured during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “Reforger’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. Were you a Vietnam Veteran? I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementary school in 2010. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were on their feet clapping and saying “Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after that! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me.

Thank you for your service! This nation treated the Vietnam-Era veterans like garbage and it’s a complete disgrace.

 

[jhalkias]

That is ME extracting a "wisdom" tooth for a soldier in the field. I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” (see me holding up a bloody finger showing "Big Red One"; this was before AIDS and universal precautions, gloves, masks, etc.) from 1973 to 1975 (commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971 during Dental School). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserves until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictured during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “REFORGER ’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementary school in 2010. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were on their feet clapping and saying “Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after that! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me. Were you a Vietnam Veteran?

Thank you for your service.

Those were bad and turbulent times for our country, but no excuse.

Thank you for sharing that story.

 

[janitorjim]

I certainly didn't mean to hijack this thread so I hope we can all get back to the topic.

we have had convos about cats and spy satellites on this thread. I think you are safe

 

[Jimrpa]

That is ME extracting a "wisdom" tooth for a soldier in the field. I am a Vietnam Era Vet in that I served in “The Big Red One” (see me holding up a bloody finger showing "Big Red One"; this was before AIDS and universal precautions, gloves, masks, etc.) from 1973 to 1975 (commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971 during Dental School). After active duty I was in Inactive Reserves until 1978 when I was Honorably Discharged. I was in B Company First Medical Battalion as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. The Sergeant pictured with me could have been a Vietnam Vet too but I can’t remember him specifically. We were pictured during a field exercise at Fort Riley KS in late summer 1974 and went to Germany in September for “REFORGER ’74 - Operation Certain Pledge”. I know many in my high school and college classes were drafted and served in theater. Some never came back. It was a bad time to serve when I did as we were told NEVER to wear our uniform off post because they were afraid of how we would be treated. I never got over feeling ashamed of my service until I went to a Veterans Day program at my Grandson’s elementary school in 2010. At that ceremony they led us into the gym and all the children were on their feet clapping and saying “Thank You”. I cried like a baby for hours after that! Noboby ever cheered for us or thanked us for our service! It was even worse for the vets serving in the war. Sorry to ramble but you struck a chord in me. Were you a Vietnam Veteran?

Thanks for your service, and all those who served in that conflict. Our views of the political leaders should never be reflected on those who serve the country.

 

[Jimrpa]

Hope its simply logistics based issue and not something big with the the vehicles themselves.

I’m sure it’s another front trunk issue ??? probably the koi feeder got jammed ???

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