VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - U.S.A.F. Sr. Airman Joe O'Brien, 12th Security Police Squadron, Vietnam

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  • @VoicesofHistory
    @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +7

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  • @marshallsayre58
    @marshallsayre58 Рік тому +6

    Wow what detail..his whole experience was in such detail..no wonder he has "issues" PTSD. GOD HELP HIM& other like him. His trip home was amazing surprise to mom&dad. Thnks for not interrupting him with his dialogue Larry

  • @wetblanket1977
    @wetblanket1977 Рік тому +7

    Another great interview Larry, welcome home Sr Airman Joe O'Brien 🇺🇸 thank you for your service.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. I have done so many interviews over the years I tend to forget how powerful and profound these interviews are and were when I recorded them years ago. Help me to share Joe's story. God bless you!!

  • @mdeodar
    @mdeodar 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you, Joe. Welcome home! ❤

  • @ejsocci2630
    @ejsocci2630 Рік тому +7

    Welcome home and thank you so much for your service,sir.👊🏻🇺🇸

  • @MichaelCerovski
    @MichaelCerovski Рік тому +4

    There are so many. Thanks again for bringing their struggles to light before it gets too dark to care.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Michael and Darlene. It is a joy to work with you. I hope you liked Joe's story.

  • @bradleymiller7375
    @bradleymiller7375 Рік тому +3

    Man O man i cried! Thank You for ur Service!!❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      Many thanks Bradley. Thank you for watching and commenting. God bless you.

  • @jafo766
    @jafo766 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Larry , their story's are important.

  • @Stax-ht9md
    @Stax-ht9md Рік тому +4

    Welcome Home Airman, and thank you for sharing your history. I especially enoyed hearing about your reunion with your mom and dad, but as Larry said, yours is an interesting story. God bless, and thank you for making this country a better place to live.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Chet. I was recently reminded of Joe's story through one of my other Veterans. I'm glad I was able to record it.

  • @crbr1432000
    @crbr1432000 Рік тому +4

    God Bless you Joe for your service and thank you again Larry for sharing these stories.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Very welcome. A labor of love. It has been an honor these past 21 years.

  • @mickd6942
    @mickd6942 Рік тому +3

    God bless you Joe

  • @danmurphy4472
    @danmurphy4472 Рік тому +2

    Thank You SIR......for everything.....welcome home.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Рік тому +1

    Thank you Joe O'Brian and Larry......

  • @longlat39
    @longlat39 Рік тому +4

    I was in what was then the 12th Air Police squadron from February 1966 to February 1967. Air Police became Security Police later on. Your story stirs up a lot of memories for me Joe. Welcome home Bro!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found this story. I am sure you have one to tell as well. God bless you!!

  • @robertstevenson57
    @robertstevenson57 2 місяці тому +2

    In 1969, the rank of Senior Airman did not exist. E-4 at the time was a Sergeant. Commonly referred to as a Buck Sergeant in the USAF.

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for your service. Larry, this was an amazing interview it would be a good one for a part two. I'm very curious about how and when he got help and what he had to go through and how long it took to get better.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Papa. I'm glad you watched this story. I just pulled it out of my archives yesterday. It really is powerful and many people need to hear the message.

  • @marshallsayre58
    @marshallsayre58 Рік тому +1

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU & YOUR STAFF

  • @anthonyryan6716
    @anthonyryan6716 Рік тому +4

    Larry go get some more out of this man. I remember the black radio that put up the towers a few months ago it was amazing god bless u larry I keep u in my prayers all the time keep on trucking. So cool to see people not even a ,100 miles from me

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      Keep those prayers coming brother. I need them more than ever.

  • @00govan00
    @00govan00 Рік тому +3

    Love me an old soldier.

  • @joseywales6658
    @joseywales6658 8 місяців тому +1

    Welcome home Joe. Thank you for your sacrifices and service. 🇺🇲

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you kindly for commenting on Joe's story.

  • @derekdaugherty3611
    @derekdaugherty3611 Рік тому +2

    None has touched me yet,Like Ed Masterson, that one really got my heart strings

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      Yes, a very gripping story. I plan to interview Ed again in January. Almost 20 years after his first interview.

  • @Mack8247
    @Mack8247 Рік тому +3

    I love this interview but it was cut short ....he had plenty of more amazing details to go but Thank you

  • @michaelroberts9427
    @michaelroberts9427 Рік тому +1

    This is a good one. Joe had a lot to say and I feel he could have talked for at least another hour. I suspect that you'll produce a Part 2 of this interview, since Joe didn't sign off with a salute to the camera. I'll be looking for it.

  • @christopheryaroch4270
    @christopheryaroch4270 19 днів тому +1

    USAF Security Forces STILL trains in air base defense at Camp Bullis! It's now a part of the Security Forces pipeline. They start at Camp Bullis for air base defense, then progress to Security Forces tech training at Lackland AFB.

  • @bills1613
    @bills1613 Рік тому

    I love what you're doing, and God bless you for it, but I wish you'd given this soul a few more minutes to tell his story. It seem cathartic to him and I was enthralled!
    Nothing negative here just wish he could have continued. I pray he got his life together! God bless and I'm praying for him.

  • @christinepeniaranda8484
    @christinepeniaranda8484 Рік тому

  • @MrPearlsareforever
    @MrPearlsareforever Рік тому

    I have two brothers who served in this nations Air Force. I know two Vietnam Veterans who should be given this opportuniy to have a video record of there experiences. I'm US Army.

  • @burb122
    @burb122 7 днів тому +1

    Larry what’s the name of the outro song at the end of your interviews?

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  7 днів тому +1

      I have a license to use Ryan Taubert's music. The end song is appropriately titled, "HONOR."

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the video. Just a little bit confused too offensive was January 68. He was there 69. I’m guessing he’s referring to the second least less effective Tet Offensive only thing I can figure out thank you

    • @packrat76
      @packrat76 Рік тому +2

      If you talk to any vet there were multiple Tet offenses, several years after I believe 68, albeit on a much smaller scale.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      Please realize his mental state when he talked with me. I am surprised some would attack his story. Very sad and troubling.

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Рік тому +3

      @@VoicesofHistory If you knew he was struggling why did you post this? Thank you. Just some things you’re doing I don’t understand.
      I’m not trying to mean mean just trying to understand what your thought process is. And again thank you

    • @Stax-ht9md
      @Stax-ht9md Рік тому +1

      ​@@paulprigge1209 Allow me to respond. Mr. O'Brien sought Larry out so that he might share his story with others. I, for one of many, am glad he did. Who are you to look down from the high perch you've placed yourself upon and suggest this combat vet be muzzled because you have judged him unfit to excercise the right he fought for, as all Combat Vets ultimately fight for?

    • @FIGGY65
      @FIGGY65 9 місяців тому

      @@paulprigge1209. His sharing his story, and the truth of his condition, may very well help someone else ( suffering the same post SEA service challenges) by hearing it.
      They might be compelled to seek out help, or perhaps find some common ground with him. It could be of great benefit to someone now, and it may have helped him by sharing this.

  • @hudson5573
    @hudson5573 Рік тому

    Anyone remember Project 100,000?

    • @peterjohnne
      @peterjohnne Рік тому +1

      Project 100000 was a sad episode of the Vietnam war. I served with several men who might have been drafted under this program. My Brother in Law should havre never been drafted. He is 100% section 8 disabled but oddly was awarded a Bronze Star. He would have been a good Company Commander during peace time.

  • @joeymc5272
    @joeymc5272 7 місяців тому +1

    Im actually irritated you cut this guy off from his combat details. Why didn’t you let him speak?