Thanks, guys !

youtube ^ | March 29, 2015 | knarf

[ConorMacNessa]

Just because - Please indulge me.

OPERATION HOMECOMING
12 February – 4 April 1973

Newly freed prisoners of war celebrate as their C-141A aircraft lifts off from Hanoi, North Vietnam, on Feb. 12, 1973, during Operation Homecoming. The mission included 54 C-141 flights between 12 February and 4 April 1973, returning 591 POWs to American soil.

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[skinkinthegrass]

thank you, all for your service to the country.
i could serve, 4F(severe myooia).

[NEMDF]

Thank you. Sharing it with my husband, USMC during the Vietnam War, but he only spent 2 days in ‘nam.

[knarf]

Though I didn't go in country, I did enlist, and at 17 I did want to be a military man, which at 17 was kind'a like .. wantin' girls to admire a guy in uniform ..

Before I was 18, I had a whole bunch'a life in-putted that took away anything called childhood innocence ... by 19 I was in deep conversation with guys that had returned from Nam and had some pretty serious things to say ... by 20 I was political and knew of names like Robert McNamarra and some opinions that made sense to me ... blacks tellin' me they had no beef with the yellow guys 'cause they still had problems with white guys ... by 21, I was on my own and struggling to make sense of life

Now I'm an old fart on a local school board and I'm doin' my DAMNDEST to manafest the accusation that the NEA destroyed my America

Kids today have no clue about American history, have no clue what a Republican is nor a Democrat, but they know all about socialism (by indoctrination, not by title) and will vote in just a few months (almost 18)

It's my turn to fight

[EternalVigilance]

Nice.

[knarf]

Indulge youo?

Brother ... go to the head of the line !

Moderator ... please put THIS post at the top

[ConorMacNessa]

I was in-country 1969. It took many years before I actually came home - One of the things that helped me come back was a reunion with my outfit in 1996. We went to 8th & I for a Friday Parade. The Deputy CMC was Officiating - a 1/5 Marine was receiving a Silver Star for action in the Battle of Hue City - 1968. The General said that our performance in 'Nam was regarded as among the greatest exploits of the Corps. Whether that was so or not, the affirmation resonated with me. I have been back to 8th & I several times since, and I am most gratified to see the treatment conferred upon us.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Col Freeper]

Thanks to all Vietnam Vets! (from a Vietnam era Vet).

[laplata]

Proud to be a Viet Nam vet

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Me, too.

It’s sure been a long time since we got back to the World.