The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

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This Week in History, November 26 – December 2, 2023: American Infantryman Killed by Booby-Trapped Hand Grenade on Thanksgiving Day 1970 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

On this last #WCW of November and during the USMC birthday month, we share this interview that highlights the experiences of a woman Marine in the early 1970s. She describes boot camp for WMs as a recruit and as a drill instructor. She was an air traffic controller at MCAS Cherry Point, and after the Marines, she rose up the ranks to deputy chief of police in Fairfax, Virginia. VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/devlin,-suzanne/ #WCW #ThankVietnamVets

In today’s oral history interview, retired Marine Colonel John McKay recounts his adventures in Vietnam, first with a Combined Action Platoon and then on a Swift boat—while still a Naval Academy midshipman in the summer of 1967—and then as an infantry officer with Company H, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1968-1969. #MCM #ThankVietnamVets https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/mckay,-john/

This Week in History, November 19 – November 25, 2023: Ten South Korean Marines Killed in Battle, November 20, 1966 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TWIH #VietnamWar

In today’s #MCM post, James Sandoz describes his adventures as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam, 1967-1969, initially directing naval gunfire with the 1st ANGLICO in II Corps and then as a radioman and occasional tail-end Charlie with the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in I Corps. #ThankVietnamVets FULL VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/sandoz,-jim/

This Week in History, November 12 – November 18, 2023: U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier Killed in a Viet Cong Ambush, November 16, 1964 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

More footage from “Operation California Surfing!” 🌄🌞 Veterans day events included a visit to Poway Veterans Park and VFW Post 7907 where VWC staff presented the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to several of our heroes, including CA Congressman Darrell Issa (US Army, ret.) Join the Nation … thank a Vietnam veteran!

To all veterans who have served and sacrificed for this great nation and around the world, WE SALUTE YOU! ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay2023

LIVE from Miramar Cemetery, Vietnam Veteran Memorial Unveiled

LIVE from the USS Midway: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

This Week in History, November 5 – November 11, 2023: Two Australian Soldiers Killed During Operation HUMP, November 8, 1965 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

The Vietnam War Commemoration LIVE from San Diego Navy Fleet Week - Chat with Mark Franklin, Chief, History & Legacy branch. Join the Nation...thank a Vietnam veteran!

Live from Innovation Zone at San Diego Fleet Week

Ron Gatewood served two tours in Vietnam, first as a CH-46 helicopter pilot with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) in I Corps, 1967-1968, then as an A-4E Skyhawk pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211) in IV Corps, 1971-1972. VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/gatewood,-ronald/ #ThankVietnamVets #MCM

On this last day of the U.S. Navy’s birthday month, we salute and celebrate those that served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. Thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME! #ThankVietnamVets #SeeThemThankThem

This Week in History, October 22 – October 28, 2023: American Marine Killed by Mortar Fire at Charlie 2, October 22, 1967 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder pilot Captain Eugene “Red” McDaniel, of Attack Squadron 35 on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) tells the riveting story of being shot down over North Vietnam and spending six years as a prisoner of war at the Zoo, the Zoo Annex, and the Hanoi Hilton from 1967-1973. Full video: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/mcdaniel,-red/ #MCM #ThankVietnamVets

This Week in History, October 15 – October 21, 2023: Two American Manchus Were Killed in Binh Duong Province, October 15, 1970 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

The Navy commissioned Bobbi Hovis in 1947. As a flight nurse, she cared for Korean War wounded aboard aircraft bound for Japan and Hawaii. In 1963, at the age of 38, she volunteered to go to Vietnam during the U.S. advisory period. She was one of only seven Navy women nurses in Vietnam at the time. VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/hovis,-bobbi/ #WCW #ThankVietnamVets

As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s birthday this month, check out today’s #MCM video! John Loudermilk, a Navy corpsman assigned to the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company in the famed 1/5 Marines in Vietnam, 1967-1968, describes his extraordinary “all green” experiences, including the Battle of Hue City during the Tet Offensive. VIDEO: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/history_and_legacy/oral_history/loudermilk,-john/ #ThankVietnamVets

This Week in History, October 8 – October 14, 2023: A Wolfhound Patrol Was Destroyed, Ten KIA, One POW, October 8, 1966 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

As we gear up to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s birthday this week, today we salute the Navy women who served during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service! Join the Nation … thank a Vietnam veteran! #WCW #SeeThemThankThem U.S. Navy

Another tough one!! The answer is... Dennis Franz! Thanks for playing! 😁

U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Tribute

On September 18 we hailed the 76th anniversary of our United States Air Force (USAF). As September winds down, we take a moment to celebrate the dedicated service of these airmen, both past and present, especially our Vietnam veterans. We salute you! #ThankVietnamVets United States Air Force

This Week in History, September 24 – September 30, 2023: Two Americans Killed by Terrorist Grenade at Softball Game in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, September 26, 1971 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Air Force on the heels of their 76th anniversary, today we honor Vietnam veteran Anita Capehart Davis who served as a nurse at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Her daughter, Suzanne Davis, says of her mom, "she is no longer with us, but we continue to be very proud of her service.” #WCW #ThankVietnamVets

Guess this week’s trivia question was a TOUGH one! 🙃 The answer is... Demond Wilson from the hit 70s sitcom, Sanford and Son! Good luck next Tuesday! 🤞 #ThankVietnamVets #VietnamWar

This Week in History, September 17 – September 23, 2023: Seventeen American Soldiers Killed at An Ninh, September 18, 1965 Read more here: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/education/this_week_in_history/ #TBT #TWIH #VietnamWar

And the answer to today's #TriviaTuesday question is... .... ..... ...... ....... Tom Selleck! Congratulations for those that got it right and THANK YOU ALL for participating!