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> National Vietnam Veterens Day 3.29.23, Remembering and Honoring
KELTY360
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I just recently found out there was a day of rememberence for those who served in Vietnam. The date signifies the anniversary of the last serviceman leaving the country. This year is particularly significant as it marks the 50th anniversary of the end of US armed involvement in that war.

I served in Nam for 10 months during 1971-72. It was not by choice for me as I was drafted, like many others. This was a time when the war was winding down for the US as we tried to hand over control to the South Vietnamese Army (RVN). I was in a helicopter unit that was still fighting the war. During that time we lost 11 souls that will always be part of my psyche. Today is a time to reflect on all who served at a time when participation, voluntary or not, upheld the values or our country.

I salute all who went and solemnly honor those who didn't come home.

Marc Ogren, Sgt.
Bravo Troop, 1/9 Cavalry, US Army
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KELTY360   National Vietnam Veterens Day 3.29.23   Mar 29 2023, 12:26 PM
Dion   Never knew this. I have 2 uncles that served. I’...   Mar 29 2023, 12:46 PM
sportlicherFahrer   Thank you to all who served in Vietnam. :flag1:   Mar 29 2023, 01:10 PM
Geezer914   Thanks to all who served and honor those who gave ...   Mar 29 2023, 02:03 PM
Cairo94507   Thanks to all who served. :beer2:   Mar 29 2023, 02:12 PM
914Sixer   My brother served in Vietnam running ammo barges. ...   Mar 29 2023, 02:50 PM
Type 47   My brother served in Vietnam running ammo barges....   Mar 29 2023, 04:23 PM
Drex   My draft number was 119 in 1970 But I elected to d...   Mar 29 2023, 03:13 PM
KELTY360   My draft number was 119 in 1970 But I elected to ...   Mar 29 2023, 04:01 PM
JmuRiz   My draft number was 119 in 1970 ... in Jasper Co....   Mar 30 2023, 12:23 PM
mlindner   Thank you that serverd. I was differed and then ha...   Mar 29 2023, 04:32 PM
914_teener   Then there were those that came home in one peice ...   Mar 29 2023, 04:55 PM
Van B   For the record, what you boys learned the hard way...   Mar 29 2023, 07:09 PM
bkrantz   Thank you, Marc, and all your brothers and sisters...   Mar 29 2023, 07:45 PM
KELTY360   Thank you, Marc, and all your brothers and sister...   Mar 29 2023, 09:10 PM
BeatNavy   God bless all those who served, particularly those...   Mar 30 2023, 06:04 AM
gonzo54   I avoided the draft by joining the USAF. KC-135 C...   Mar 30 2023, 08:34 AM
Lucky9146   Thank you for your service out here to those that ...   Mar 30 2023, 09:31 AM
KELTY360   Brought me to tears with your account of such a po...   Mar 30 2023, 11:48 AM
Lucky9146   My one souvenir from Nam is my Stetson cavalry h...   Mar 30 2023, 05:10 PM
friethmiller   Salute to all those Vietnam Vets! :flag1: ...   Mar 30 2023, 01:32 PM
oldie914   I was a grunt in 1969. Drafted out of graduate sch...   Mar 30 2023, 02:31 PM
KELTY360   As an Air Cav unit we were also authorized to wear...   Mar 30 2023, 07:11 PM
wonkipop   Viet Vets are the best. have a good day. i'l...   Mar 31 2023, 01:45 AM
TheCabinetmaker   USAF. 1966-1970. F-105 crew chief. Takhli, Thailan...   Mar 31 2023, 07:03 AM
wes   Vietnam, 1966 to 1968 Vung Tau, Vinh Long, Can Tho...   Mar 31 2023, 12:51 PM


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