In Country: The War in Vietnam – 1968

[Former Member]

Im a history buff, and this sounds like a great opportunity to hear and see, from different perspectives, what went on over there and here in the USA, and get a feel for how those involved felt at the time, and still feel. I honor those who served, and the families who lost. I know we have a good number of vets here on MP from the many conflicts the USA has fought in.

I hope the links work:

Don't Miss Vietnam 1968 Symposium!

Vietnam War Symposium

 

[Bunny Too]

Im a history buff, and this sounds like a great opportunity to hear and see, from different perspectives, what went on over there and here in the USA, and get a feel for how those involved felt at the time, and still feel. I honor those who served, and the families who lost. I know we have a good number of vets here on MP from the many conflicts the USA has fought in.

I hope the links work:

Don't Miss Vietnam 1968 Symposium!

Vietnam War Symposium

I used to work at Quantico at Hogan's alley, if I am in the area (seeing mom and cleaning her gutters,) I will be sure to stop by. Thank you for the heads up!

 

[Former Member]

I used to work at Quantico at Hogan's alley, if I am in the area (seeing mom and cleaning her gutters,) I will be sure to stop by. Thank you for the heads up!

You probably know your way around there pretty well!

 

[Cheech Wizard]

Im a history buff, and this sounds like a great opportunity to hear and see, from different perspectives, what went on over there and here in the USA, and get a feel for how those involved felt at the time, and still feel. I honor those who served, and the families who lost. I know we have a good number of vets here on MP from the many conflicts the USA has fought in.

I hope the links work:

Don't Miss Vietnam 1968 Symposium!

Vietnam War Symposium

I had a cousin in the Sea Bees on the Mekong Delta. I'm 60 years OLD and remember coming home from school and watching EVERY DAY on television on the news hoping not to see his name in the tally. He came home thankfully, but with Hepatitis C. He had a few blood transfusions when he was there. I respect EVERY person that put their lives on the line for us. Now for the politics... I'm sorry. Should we deport the service men and women that are "Illegal Immigrants"?

 

[Former Member]

I'm 60 years OLD and remember coming home from school and watching EVERY DAY on television on the news hoping not to see his name in the tally.

Same here. We lost a couple of guys in my neighborhood back then, and there was a pall cast over the place for a long time. At the time, I wished I was old enough to enlist, but my dad was there.

 

[Cheech Wizard]

Same here. We lost a couple of guys in my neighborhood back then, and there was a pall cast over the place for a long time.

Sorry to hear, we were young enough to just miss it but old enough to see what was going on.

 

[Former Member]

Sorry to hear, we were young enough to just miss it but old enough to see what was going on.

It's still happening with our soldiers fighting abroad. Not as many casualties, but still shows up in the local papers now and then. Makes me sad to read about it.

I cant imagine what it was like in the world during in WW2.

 

[Cheech Wizard]

It's still happening with our soldiers fighting abroad. Not as many casualties, but still shows up in the local papers now and then. Makes me sad to read about it.

I cant imagine what it was like in the world during in WW2.

Line up and die in some situations. WAR sucks, whether you win or not. My father was in the Pacific Theater during the Korean before I was born. Glad he came back or I wouldn't be here right now. WAR , What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

 

[Cheech Wizard]

I stopped fighting with people in my teens, because even if I won...I had 2 broken knuckles and a broken nose. It's stupid .

 

[PacificNorthwest]

Oooooh
I’m also a Vintage Military Lantern and stove collector. I have Stoves from all over the world that I use as well. WW1-WW11-Korean War-Vietnam..

 

[Former Member]

Oooooh
I’m also a Vintage Military Lantern and stove collector. I have Stoves from all over the world that I use as well. WW1-WW11-Korean War-Vietnam..

Very cool! Any pictures of some of your favorites?

 

[PacificNorthwest]

This is just a Handful, I have major problems lol. This was pre Drone

 

[Former Member]

Wow. Do you restore them? They all look to be in amazing condition.

 

[PacificNorthwest]

Wow. Do you restore them? They all look to be in amazing condition.

Yes but keep 99% other original. In fact because you took care of me without knowing me for the part I needed, I just happened to have a ROCKET STOVE with your name on it.
I cannot confirm nor deny that it’s Unfired as well.

 

[PacificNorthwest]

This is about 20% of my collection .

 

[Former Member]

Yes but keep 99% other original. In fact because you took care of me without knowing me for the part I needed, I just happened to have a ROCKET STOVE with your name on it.
I cannot confirm nor deny that it’s Unfired as well.

Does it need rocket fuel to run? joking.

 

[Former Member]

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This is about 20% of my collection .

Holy cow.

 

[PacificNorthwest]

Holy cow.

Folks don’t understand until they go camping with me then they understand.
I also have a few 1950’s canvas tents I use and just all around FUN. We have a short stay on this earth so I like to live happy.

 

[Former Member]

Folks don’t understand until they go camping with me then they understand.
I also have a few 1950’s canvas tents I use and just all around FUN. We have a short stay on this earth so I like to live happy.

You could probably light up your whole town with your lanterns.

 

[NinjaNut]

My 65 yr. old brother was there and made it back safe, with terrible acne being the worst of it. I’m 63 and was in the Army ‘74-‘77 and just missed it. Our 69 yr. old buddy is a Marine and made it back, but not without sacrifices. He still plays golf with us, but has severe shaking, nerve damage, from agent orange. Every soldier that went....’All gave some-Some gave all!’