Something tells me his grandchildren stuck that googly eye on there without him realising...he had no idea, the man survived the VC only to be fooled by tricksy toddlers. In all seriousness, he's earned the right to wear googly eyes. Absolute living legend and hard as nails.
@@nathanielovaughn2145 I could see a grandkid adding it, and him giggling along with them and saying "leave it on there, it's funny". They don't make 'em like that anymore.
I think men who have endured hellfire are far too mature to be offended by a googly eye on their eyepatch, much less suffer someone being offended on their behalf.
Probably his wife sews and is a hobbiest of sorts and probably saw the googly eyes at a fabric store, or hobby lobby. Or a buddy at the VFW came up with it.
same here. '68- '69. Radio Teletype MOS on a base in the Mekong Delta. Chinook Helicopter co. He and his unit got mortared a lot at night, crazy to think he was one of the lucky ones. You said it, God Bless them. If you can still speak to him about it and he'll allow it with some comfort, do it. My Dad's stage 6 ALZ and he doesn't remember anything now.
I’m learning so much from these guys. Thank you for putting your experiences out there for us to understand exactly what you went through. God bless you all.
I arrived in the States as a fresh immigrant in 1989. My first 6 years were in DC. I used to ride my bicycle down to the Vietnam Memorial and thanked all the dead soldiers for their sacrifice. Those soldiers gave everything so people like me could taste freedom and experience a new and better life. Thank you.
I want to thank. You very much. I am thankful to all Vietnam veterans. My brother was one and im proud of you his brothers in arms. Much love and respect to you sir!
My Uncle George served in 5th Group with Mr. James. I’ve had the honor of meeting the man a few times. His & my Uncle’s stories have always fascinated me as I was growing up. Clear up until the time I enlisted in early 2004 on a 18x contract. I still enjoy hearing the stories the older guys of Army SOF went through in Vietnam. The only difference now is that they don’t have to do all the talking as I now have stories of my own from tGWOT & my own deployments. Now it’s us telling the stories to the younger generation and hope they somehow find inspiration in our stories and go enlist themselves and hopefully keep our 4 generations of Army SOF “family tradition” going!
I lost my left eye in Combat with L/3/7 in 1969 while on patrol in I-Corps…. But no prosthetic I’ve ever had… has the Character of this one…. SEMPER FI
@@lisagrignon5365. I worked with CB’s several times, providing security for them repairing a bridge….when these dudes showed up they were ARMED TO THE TEETH… 3 M60 ‘Pigs’. Mortar tubes (2)… and various other Sexy Firearms… a BAR, Grease Gun… one dude had a Luger from WWII…. They were Builders, well, that may be, but they were READY to defend themselves and their Brothers….. Always looking for Souvenirs…. Semper Fi
My cousin, a 2nd. Lt., was KIA in '66, serving as a FO for the 11th M.A.R., in Quang Ngai province. They were supporting the 7th, during Operation Fresno.
I served in the Navy at a Green Beret camp in the 7 Sisters Mountain region called B-43 (Chi Lang) in 1970. Mr. James’ recollections bring back fond memories of those long ago days. The topography of the area was just as pictured in his video. It was an awful war but a beautiful land.
Sir, you and Nam Vets like you, have my deepest respect. YOU are a hero. Me…I served at Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW and was never in any danger, except for incoming but that was maybe just a few times a month. But if I had to do what you did, I might not be here today. I was just lucky to be where I was. And Welcome Home Brother.
Thank you for your honesty. The amount of guys telling sea stories these days is staggering. I don’t advertise anything with tattoos, Tshirts or stickers. Guys at the gym are the opposite and all of them are or were special operations or at least a sniper. I ask one question that gets me the truth, come out to my property, I have a great range. In 20 years, one has shown up with a lever gun and a revolver. This guy was a ranger….my ass. Tea cupped the revolver and couldn’t hit an a zone target from 20 yards.
@@Rubeless Since you brought up “honesty”, here’s something I rarely post. Before I was in Nam, I was made a 3371…cook. It was probably the least “glamorous” MOS’s and we always joked about not telling anyone what we did when we rotated back. I guess I was made one because I didn’t know how. HA!
Thankful these men are willing to share their experiences with us. I never dared ask my relatives to speak of their time there unless it came up, which it never has to this day. I knew when I saw him still wearing his timepiece to the inside I better listen up! Nothing but respect for you sir, you are appreciated more than you know.
I graduated high school in 78 and entered the workforce with these guys coming back from Vietnam Crazy pictures and crazy stories some were really screwed up mentally beyond repair and some were just tough as a boot The quite ones scared the crap out me at 17 years old But a couple of them shaped me into the man iam today RIP Eddie John Danny Turk 😢
They were my mentors also, all through my Army years and working for VA Healthcare. My dad was Omaha Beach, Signal Corps, day 3. Vietnam Vets need some long deserved respect, and Korean Vets are nearly forgotten. The VA is substandard and rations care. We expect patriotic young men, and women, to fight our wars then they get crap for thanks when they get home. My friend passed this year at 101 years old. He was D Day wounded at Omaha Beach and healed up and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The VA treated him like a number.
Enlisted 78, all my noncoms were nam vets. Learned so much from their sacrifices. Dad was a WWII veteran who fought the Germans. Listening to this is an honor.
Great interview Brother. As a Recon guy with Project Delta (67-68). I spent my operational time primarily in I Corps, with some forays into II Corps running missions on the Laotian border. You would have been a great asset to Delta. Welcome home. Storm
Dick James is not only as tough and brave as they come, but also as thoughtful and genuine. It seems too many today mistake bluster and bravado for strength and courage. Dick James is living proof that those who walk the walk don’t need to talk the talk.
As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I want to say thanks to those brave men who were in actual combat. When I mention to people that I was in Vietnam, I make sure to say that I was never in combat. I'm no hero for sure.
you are still important part of military operations. how would combat operations work without logistics, signal corps, medical corps, the people who make food for the soldiers etc. every branch in the military has their role and without all the soldiers in the background the whole system wouldnt be very efficient and eventually it would collapse.
My Father was 101st. Airborne,he promised my Mother(unfairly)that he would never talk about his experience in "Nam" with me.I had enough sense to know enough to research on my own.I CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH,God bless these Veterans for sharing their stories! I met and became friends with R.Lee Ermey(R.I.P),now,after that?...I would be amazed if I could find ANYONE who served with my dad.
I served with the army in Vietnam in 1969, and the Green Berets I met were just awesome. They got into Vietnam on the ground floor. More than 50 years later and I've never met better people. I noticed a scoped M-14 rifle. They were phased out by the M-16 when I was half way through basic in 1968.
My dad was in northern Thailand on an air base supporting reconnaissance and SAR squadrons. My brother was a five VN tour green beanie. Both are now gone. I've had the opportunity to visit both Thailand and VN in recent years. Not sure, but I like to think I walked in their footfalls.
My grandfather flew Douglas A1e Skyraiders out of Thailand into Loas and Cambodia it’s wild the whole time I thought he fought in Vietnam but he said he only flew over Vietnam sky’s a handful of times in an interview I found of him.
@@johnr8820 Your grandfather and my dad may have been on the same base in Thailand. My dad was at Udorn (Udon) in northeast Thailand near the border with Laos. Pretty sure Skyraiders flew from there as well. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udorn_Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Base#:~:text=Udorn%20RTAFB%20was%20the%20Asian,war%20in%20Laos%20and%20elsewhere.
I joined the Army in 1981. Back then most of my mentors, the best ones, were Vietnam Veterans. I have always been in awe of them. They seemed larger than life, like supermen. And they were excellent teachers, more than willing to generously share their wisdom and experience, which to me was like them giving me the best chance of living through a combat experience: a gift of life, if you will. I owe them all a huge debt. Sp4 James' account of stepping on the mine took my breath away. He sure was lucky as hell that day. Holy crap. Skin is still tingling when I think about it. And his staying on duty all night in his skivvies was the funny part of his tales. That is so Army, hahahaha! Welcome home, Specialist James.
Mr James thank you for your military service, Mr James I was in Vietnam since November just came to Thailand will return to Vietnam tell March in 2 weeks so many veterans living here with their Vietnamese wife's have you been back to visit Vietnam since the war
I lost it seeing the googly eye on the patch lol great sense of humor! That aside, thank you for service, you have an incredible story. Thanks for sharing
What an absolute legend to have the sheer amount of humor to do this with a googly eye, pull it off and make it seem badass all at the same time time lol
*If you fought on the Land of Vietnam you are a HERO* *Any person who *fought* *in a war Should never have to pay taxs & medical And bills should be taken care of* *CATER*
Thank You for Your Service,my Uncle was also a Green Beret in Vietnam. My Families Military History is the reason I went into the Military myself.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good gracious! What a story! That man is a real American hero! He KNEW how bad it was going to be for HIM if he'd remained that shitty outpost, A422, for much longer! And when the VC finally did launch their attack on the camp, he was in the position to do something about it!-And he did! By getting on that mortar he saved those two fellow Green Berets from either suicide or another, much more gruesome, fate if they'd fallen into the hands of the Viet Cong!
I love that eye. I was trained in fighting by a Green Beret for 2 yrs when I was in my early 20's. Still at 64 yrs old I'm still in good shape and practice. I'm not as fast or strong but will never forget what I learned.
Yeah people can say what they want about the war, but these men are total hero’s and warriors that deserve the upmost respect along with many who never got back home
Oh: and the black in the pattern replicates the negative space in jungles, especially at night, under the light of flares, etc. Ill bet it was highly effective.
As Marines in ‘Nam, we in my unit started receiving camos in March of 1968. Other services were never issued these, but some units wore what the could scrounge up here and there from Korean Marines, and South Viet sources, etc. We Marines were wearing three field uniforms all mixed up at that time, at least in my unit, 1. Plain green Stateside unitilities. 2. Plain green Non camo Jungle utilities, and camo Jungle untilities.
Thank you Sir for sharing your story, im Irish and see you and your fellow Soldiers who served their Country in Veitnam as courageous brave young men. 🇮🇪🍺🇺🇸
I knew the nicest, most benevolent and unassuming man who ran a community recreation center. I was shocked one day when I was in his office to gather a report to see the wall behind him adorned in photos of him in his Green Beret, BDUs and posing with his weapon at a base camp somewhere in the late 60’s. “Shit!!!” I thought: “What has this man been through? “ He didn’t look haunted, cold, conflicted or withdrawn in anyway. He was talkative, easy going as pie.
Remembering my hometown hero Project Delta US Army E7 Cecil Joe Hodgson MIA 29, January 1966 An Lao Valley. Never forgotten. The book The Ether Zone written by R.C. Morris covers some of Project Delta’s missions.
I also was in the 5th SFGA, but in II Corps, from August of 1896 to January of 1970. I asked to be assigned there so I could work with the Montagnard people. I wound up spending almost 17 months up there, first as a A Team CO, then to the II Corps Mike Force. A very interesting tour!
So good to tell these experiences! It shows the futility and harm of warfare..glad he survived although with a reminder of his service..those who gave the full measure are the heroes 🙏🏻🕊
It may not have been a popular war but it was a war these men were in and I am so proud of them and always want to hear their story. They sacrificed so much so we could have the world we live in. This man has humor beyond belief with that eyepatch.
He reminds me of my Dad that served in combat and lost his legs. My Father never lost his anger, hurt and sense of humor. That eye thing is something my Dad would've totally done!!!! Miss you AIRBORNE!!!
I can not thank him more for his service. So many of the Vets can not or will not share their storys. As hard is it is for them to forget, we as beneficiarys of their sacrifices should never forget. For those who share their stories, you help us keep their memories of the fallen alive. Thank you to them all. May we never forget.
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I so appreciate these men sharing their stories. He is so articulate and compelling.
Something tells me his grandchildren stuck that googly eye on there without him realising...he had no idea, the man survived the VC only to be fooled by tricksy toddlers. In all seriousness, he's earned the right to wear googly eyes. Absolute living legend and hard as nails.
I picked up that he has a very wry sense of humor, dry humor, and smiled to myself and immediately thought what a cool and truly bad-ass he must be.
@@nathanielovaughn2145 I could see a grandkid adding it, and him giggling along with them and saying "leave it on there, it's funny". They don't make 'em like that anymore.
I think men who have endured hellfire are far too mature to be offended by a googly eye on their eyepatch, much less suffer someone being offended on their behalf.
Probably his wife sews and is a hobbiest of sorts and probably saw the googly eyes at a fabric store, or hobby lobby. Or a buddy at the VFW came up with it.
10/10 patch, googly eye is top tier.
Fantastic pictures and story. So much happened in that war most Americans will never know. So important to document these experiences. Thank you
My dad was there……God bless each and every one of you!!!
same here. '68- '69. Radio Teletype MOS on a base in the Mekong Delta. Chinook Helicopter co. He and his unit got mortared a lot at night, crazy to think he was one of the lucky ones. You said it, God Bless them. If you can still speak to him about it and he'll allow it with some comfort, do it. My Dad's stage 6 ALZ and he doesn't remember anything now.
I’m learning so much from these guys. Thank you for putting your experiences out there for us to understand exactly what you went through. God bless you all.
I arrived in the States as a fresh immigrant in 1989. My first 6 years were in DC. I used to ride my bicycle down to the Vietnam Memorial and thanked all the dead soldiers for their sacrifice. Those soldiers gave everything so people like me could taste freedom and experience a new and better life. Thank you.
Amazing. I remember going to the memorial in 8th grade middle school. I was shocked it was so long….
So did the enemy too
I’m glad you got to enjoy America my friend. Enjoy, and I hope you find your own American dream✊🏽🇺🇸
I’m not American (I’m Ukrainian Canadian) but this comment is lovely:)
I went there with my wifes cousin who found her nephews name, it was upsetting but also I was in awe of how powerful the atmosphere was there!
I want to thank. You very much. I am thankful to all Vietnam veterans. My brother was one and im proud of you his brothers in arms. Much love and respect to you sir!
My Uncle George served in 5th Group with Mr. James. I’ve had the honor of meeting the man a few times. His & my Uncle’s stories have always fascinated me as I was growing up. Clear up until the time I enlisted in early 2004 on a 18x contract. I still enjoy hearing the stories the older guys of Army SOF went through in Vietnam. The only difference now is that they don’t have to do all the talking as I now have stories of my own from tGWOT & my own deployments. Now it’s us telling the stories to the younger generation and hope they somehow find inspiration in our stories and go enlist themselves and hopefully keep our 4 generations of Army SOF “family tradition” going!
Are you still serving?
I’d love to hear your stories my friend.
Thanks for going and welcome home!
"That was the only time I ever stepped on a mine", he says with a smile. what a man, what a soul. Its a blessing to hear these stories
I lost my left eye in Combat with L/3/7 in 1969 while on patrol in I-Corps…. But no prosthetic I’ve ever had… has the Character of this one…. SEMPER FI
Thank you for your service and sacrifice! I’m Seabee veteran and I respect all of you soldiers who sacrificed for our country!🤟🏼❤️😉🫡🇺🇸
@@lisagrignon5365.
I worked with CB’s several times, providing security for them repairing a bridge….when these dudes showed up they were ARMED TO THE TEETH… 3 M60 ‘Pigs’. Mortar tubes (2)… and various other Sexy Firearms… a BAR, Grease Gun… one dude had a Luger from WWII…. They were Builders, well, that may be, but they were READY to defend themselves and their Brothers….. Always looking for Souvenirs…. Semper Fi
My cousin, a 2nd. Lt., was KIA in '66, serving as a FO for the 11th M.A.R., in Quang Ngai province. They were supporting the 7th, during Operation Fresno.
I was with L3/7 in 66 for a short time
My pops was near hawk Hill/chu-lai(I Corp), in 69-70 196th lib americal div.
Met you once in Murphys. Great photography. Served at B-32 Tay Ninh III Corp. great work. People like you let others know we were real. Thank you.
This is one of the best SF stories I have watched. This guy is solid
I served in the Navy at a Green Beret camp in the 7 Sisters Mountain region called B-43 (Chi Lang) in 1970. Mr. James’ recollections bring back fond memories of those long ago days. The topography of the area was just as pictured in his video. It was an awful war but a beautiful land.
What Barry Sadler sang about back in 64'---men like him. Thanks for your Service Sgt.
They were the tip of the spear!
Sir, you and Nam Vets like you, have my deepest respect. YOU are a hero. Me…I served at Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW and was never in any danger, except for incoming but that was maybe just a few times a month. But if I had to do what you did, I might not be here today. I was just lucky to be where I was. And Welcome Home Brother.
Thank you for your honesty. The amount of guys telling sea stories these days is staggering.
I don’t advertise anything with tattoos, Tshirts or stickers. Guys at the gym are the opposite and all of them are or were special operations or at least a sniper. I ask one question that gets me the truth, come out to my property, I have a great range. In 20 years, one has shown up with a lever gun and a revolver. This guy was a ranger….my ass. Tea cupped the revolver and couldn’t hit an a zone target from 20 yards.
@@Rubeless
Since you brought up “honesty”, here’s something I rarely post. Before I was in Nam, I was made a 3371…cook. It was probably the least “glamorous” MOS’s and we always joked about not telling anyone what we did when we rotated back. I guess I was made one because I didn’t know how. HA!
Thankful these men are willing to share their experiences with us. I never dared ask my relatives to speak of their time there unless it came up, which it never has to this day. I knew when I saw him still wearing his timepiece to the inside I better listen up! Nothing but respect for you sir, you are appreciated more than you know.
Amazing, thank you for your service. I’m glad you made it home.
I graduated high school in 78 and entered the workforce with these guys coming back from Vietnam
Crazy pictures and crazy stories some were really screwed up mentally beyond repair and some were just tough as a boot
The quite ones scared the crap out me at 17 years old
But a couple of them shaped me into the man iam today
RIP
Eddie
John
Danny
Turk 😢
They were my mentors also, all through my Army years and working for VA Healthcare.
My dad was Omaha Beach, Signal Corps, day 3.
Vietnam Vets need some long deserved respect, and Korean Vets are nearly forgotten.
The VA is substandard and rations care. We expect patriotic young men, and women, to fight our wars then they get crap for thanks when they get home. My friend passed this year at 101 years old. He was D Day wounded at Omaha Beach and healed up and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The VA treated him like a number.
Enlisted 78, all my noncoms were nam vets. Learned so much from their sacrifices.
Dad was a WWII veteran who fought the Germans.
Listening to this is an honor.
Great interview Brother. As a Recon guy with Project Delta (67-68). I spent my operational time primarily in I Corps, with some forays into II Corps running missions on the Laotian border. You would have been a great asset to Delta. Welcome home.
Storm
Sir, thank you for your service. You are an American hero!
Dick James is not only as tough and brave as they come, but also as thoughtful and genuine.
It seems too many today mistake bluster and bravado for strength and courage.
Dick James is living proof that those who walk the walk don’t need to talk the talk.
Exactly! A perfect example is Traitor Trump.
love the eye patch,good job
Immediately upon seeing his eye patch, I knew he was my kind of person! Love the dark humor….😂
Thank you to all vets...THANK YOU
Thanks for your help and service bud
The hell my mama went through went through with the PTSD and the mental state of my daddy was unreal
Thank you brother for your time and welcome home.
As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I want to say thanks to those brave men who were in actual combat. When I mention to people that I was in Vietnam, I make sure to say that I was never in combat. I'm no hero for sure.
Yes you are!
you are still important part of military operations. how would combat operations work without logistics, signal corps, medical corps, the people who make food for the soldiers etc. every branch in the military has their role and without all the soldiers in the background the whole system wouldnt be very efficient and eventually it would collapse.
Hey brother you did your duty with fidelity and honor. Head up, And welcome home.
Just because you did not see combat does not mean you did not save lives. Most elements of the military are not combat as you know.
You did your duty and thank you!
My Father was 101st. Airborne,he promised my Mother(unfairly)that he would never talk about his experience in "Nam" with me.I had enough sense to know enough to research on my own.I CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH,God bless these Veterans for sharing their stories! I met and became friends with R.Lee Ermey(R.I.P),now,after that?...I would be amazed if I could find ANYONE who served with my dad.
I served with the army in Vietnam in 1969, and the Green Berets I met were just awesome. They got into Vietnam on the ground floor. More than 50 years later and I've never met better people. I noticed a scoped M-14 rifle. They were phased out by the M-16 when I was half way through basic in 1968.
Thank you for your service.
My dad was in northern Thailand on an air base supporting reconnaissance and SAR squadrons. My brother was a five VN tour green beanie. Both are now gone. I've had the opportunity to visit both Thailand and VN in recent years. Not sure, but I like to think I walked in their footfalls.
My grandfather flew Douglas A1e Skyraiders out of Thailand into Loas and Cambodia it’s wild the whole time I thought he fought in Vietnam but he said he only flew over Vietnam sky’s a handful of times in an interview I found of him.
@@johnr8820 Your grandfather and my dad may have been on the same base in Thailand. My dad was at Udorn (Udon) in northeast Thailand near the border with Laos. Pretty sure Skyraiders flew from there as well.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udorn_Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Base#:~:text=Udorn%20RTAFB%20was%20the%20Asian,war%20in%20Laos%20and%20elsewhere.
I joined the Army in 1981. Back then most of my mentors, the best ones, were Vietnam Veterans. I have always been in awe of them. They seemed larger than life, like supermen. And they were excellent teachers, more than willing to generously share their wisdom and experience, which to me was like them giving me the best chance of living through a combat experience: a gift of life, if you will. I owe them all a huge debt.
Sp4 James' account of stepping on the mine took my breath away. He sure was lucky as hell that day. Holy crap. Skin is still tingling when I think about it. And his staying on duty all night in his skivvies was the funny part of his tales. That is so Army, hahahaha! Welcome home, Specialist James.
Great man and even greater eye patch👍🏻
He is much greater than his eye patch.
Mr James thank you for your military service, Mr James I was in Vietnam since November just came to Thailand will return to Vietnam tell March in 2 weeks so many veterans living here with their Vietnamese wife's have you been back to visit Vietnam since the war
Excellent work recording this mans experience in Vietnam. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you for your service Dick.
Semper Paratus.
Calm, cool and collected. An American hero who did the job in spite of the awful conditions and threat of death daily. Thank you sir!
Thank You Sir for your great service ---
I lost it seeing the googly eye on the patch lol great sense of humor! That aside, thank you for service, you have an incredible story. Thanks for sharing
Thank You Sergeant! You’re a TRUE Patriot Sir!
What an absolute legend to have the sheer amount of humor to do this with a googly eye, pull it off and make it seem badass all at the same time time lol
I agree the eye patch is great I can't stop laughing every time they come Back to him 😂
lol yeah that's quite the eye patch
The eye patch was pretty unique. I imagine he gets a lot of comments on it.
I didn’t notice till you mentioned it.
You shouldn't make fun of a Hero. Real Deal.. !
@@philbrown9764people too polite to mention it . Elephant in the room
*If you fought on the Land of Vietnam you are a HERO* *Any person who *fought* *in a war Should never have to pay taxs & medical And bills should be taken care of* *CATER*
Why? America lost the war
@@ReadyForTheBassdrop Democracy lost.
*BECAUSE U FOUGHT FOR YOUR COUNTRY*YOU GOT PAPERS SAYING YOU GO TO JAIL IF YOU DONT* *CATER*
Go to the dmv and court building go to the taxes that you pay. Depending on your disability your taxes will be taken careworn the goveryo
Government
What a legend of a Man. God bless you sir may you live in peace and happiness forever.
Thank You for Your Service,my Uncle was also a Green Beret in Vietnam. My Families Military History is the reason I went into the Military myself.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good gracious! What a story! That man is a real American hero! He KNEW how bad it was going to be for HIM if he'd remained that shitty outpost, A422, for much longer! And when the VC finally did launch their attack on the camp, he was in the position to do something about it!-And he did! By getting on that mortar he saved those two fellow Green Berets from either suicide or another, much more gruesome, fate if they'd fallen into the hands of the Viet Cong!
Great story...Bless you for your service. I miss my Vietnam Veteran friend Bobby Dillenbeck. God bless ya Bobby, and all the others that gave all.
I love that eye. I was trained in fighting by a Green Beret for 2 yrs when I was in my early 20's. Still at 64 yrs old I'm still in good shape and practice. I'm not as fast or strong but will never forget what I learned.
So good…. Thank you for your service 🙏 legend!Loved seeing the pictures…. What a great record
Another hero that fought a bad war,an lived 🎖🎖
Yeah people can say what they want about the war, but these men are total hero’s and warriors that deserve the upmost respect along with many who never got back home
Fascinating, thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the photos and interview together, great format!
I'm in love with all the types of Vietnam war Tiger Stripe camouflage patterns. This video is a great treat. Thank you.
If they replace the black in the pattern, it would be an effective set of cammies.
@@Rubeless Suitable for which kind of terrain?
The modern desert tiger pattern made by Tru-Spec was used by some CIA outfit in Afghanistan.
I agree, especially when you see some slim guy with all that stuff on, they just look fierce!
Oh: and the black in the pattern replicates the negative space in jungles, especially at night, under the light of flares, etc. Ill bet it was highly effective.
As Marines in ‘Nam, we in my unit started receiving camos in March of 1968. Other services were never issued these, but some units wore what the could scrounge up here and there from Korean Marines, and South Viet sources, etc. We Marines were wearing three field uniforms all mixed up at that time, at least in my unit, 1. Plain green Stateside unitilities. 2. Plain green Non camo Jungle utilities, and camo Jungle untilities.
Thank you for sharing your story and your bravery, sir.
Thank you Sir for sharing your story, im Irish and see you and your fellow Soldiers who served their Country in Veitnam as courageous brave young men. 🇮🇪🍺🇺🇸
Thank you for your service Sir. Glad you made it Back Home.
Excellent! Thank you!
Thanks for your service
A salute to you my brother, i served with 4th div.pleiku ARMORED CALVERY I remember the 4.2" mortor a very good choice for troops in the open.
Great story and storyteller. Thank you for your service and for sharing your history with us.
God Bless this American Hero! 🇺🇸
Epic story mate. Nothing but respect 🫡
I knew the nicest, most benevolent and unassuming man who ran a community recreation center. I was shocked one day when I was in his office to gather a report to see the wall behind him adorned in photos of him in his Green Beret, BDUs and posing with his weapon at a base camp somewhere in the late 60’s. “Shit!!!” I thought: “What has this man been through? “ He didn’t look haunted, cold, conflicted or withdrawn in anyway. He was talkative, easy going as pie.
The moment he says "special eyes" instead of specialized told me this mans going to be gold😂
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You can clearly hear the "ed" at the end of specialized. I'm pretty positive he said "specialized, and not eyes"
@@nicklucero24 okay, thank you for you opinion. 72 other people seem to agree with me
😂😂😂😂@@devilsadvocate1685
You joking? The moment i seen the Googly eye i knew i knew i was in for the duration! 😂 what a man though. Serious operator!
Respect for their bravery.
Great compelling story my friend. Glad you made it home alive.
My uncle Jimmy and Sam Steele both served with SOC MAG. RIP my heros and mentors
Remembering my hometown hero Project Delta US Army E7 Cecil Joe Hodgson MIA 29, January 1966 An Lao Valley. Never forgotten.
The book The Ether Zone written by R.C. Morris covers some of Project Delta’s missions.
The guys that went over the border with the Montanyards were real rock stars.
0:14 that’s the coolest looking dude I’ve ever seen goddamnit.
Salute to this man. One of the most dangerous places and times on Earth and made it home.
I also was in the 5th SFGA, but in II Corps, from August of 1896 to January of 1970. I asked to be assigned there so I could work with the Montagnard people. I wound up spending almost 17 months up there, first as a A Team CO, then to the II Corps Mike Force. A very interesting tour!
Darned autospell! It was not "1896" obviously, it was 1968...
So good to tell these experiences! It shows the futility and harm of warfare..glad he survived although with a reminder of his service..those who gave the full measure are the heroes 🙏🏻🕊
Gotta love his sense of humor with the eye.
Thank you for your service sir.
Thank you for your bravery and service!
It may not have been a popular war but it was a war these men were in and I am so proud of them and always want to hear their story. They sacrificed so much so we could have the world we live in. This man has humor beyond belief with that eyepatch.
They what? WTF did Vietnamese ever do to you? They hated the Chinese! America is the one that invades everywhere!
Very cool and brave story !
Thank you for your Service to Our Beloved Country
Welcome home hero. o7. Thank You for your service.
Thank you Sir for your service. I have a lot of photos from Vietnam.and also have some audio of gun fights.
*AMAZING MAN* *CATER*
He reminds me of my Dad that served in combat and lost his legs. My Father never lost his anger, hurt and sense of humor. That eye thing is something my Dad would've totally done!!!! Miss you AIRBORNE!!!
Thank you sir for your service to your country you men are truly amazing God bless
Love to hear these story's, thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you for your Service.
Everyone in this nation needs to listen to this video, every morning before elementary school 😍
Welcome home, thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸
What a story, thank you for your service sir.
Thank you.
Thank you for your service, Sir🫡
All I can think about is the age. We barely had wrinkles on our faces back then, now we are gray and showing our time.
I can not thank him more for his service. So many of the Vets can not or will not share their storys. As hard is it is for them to forget, we as beneficiarys of their sacrifices should never forget. For those who share their stories, you help us keep their memories of the fallen alive. Thank you to them all. May we never forget.
Great interview with pictures to go along that actually make sense and are from the actual scenes not jsut random pics of vietnam
Immense respect for everyone that served and serves
amazing stories and photos
Welcome home and thank you for your service Mr James .
Love ❤️ our Veterans 💯 Thank you 🙏
As a veteran of Afghanistan & Iraq I 🫡 you Sir!