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11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam
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From Marine Corps Tank Battles in Vietnam;"The Vietnam veterans would be call upon to pay a price for a war. That was eventually lost through simple fatigue and a failure of national will. The…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Wenum Nov 11, 2012.

14 July 1967, Rocket attacks in I Corp South Vietnam
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I was out in the bush, when I saw all these rockets flying over-head.Some were going in the direction of the 1st Marines headquarters.Other were going in the direction of  2nd Battalions 1st…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Wenum Jul 29, 2012.

6 June 1944, D-Day Operation Overlord
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  Operation Overlord was the code-name given to the Allied invasion of France…Continue

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Have you ever had a 'if' moment

The first time I had a 'if' moment, was the first time I saw the moving 'Vietnam Memorial Wall' in Lansing, Illinois.A co-worker Steve Wilson from my department in the steel-mill.And a veteran of…Continue

Started May 30, 2012

 

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Gregory T. Nelis commented on Ricardo Jacques's group Marine Corps
"Gregory T Nelis, enlisted on 24th birthday, Mar. 19. 1971. Second Marine Air wing, recruit training at MCRD San Diego, AIT at Camp Pendelton Ca. Volunteered for Vietnam Duty but Our Class was first class not to go overseas due to troop draw down…"
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Jeff Wenum commented on Ricardo Jacques's group Marine Corps
"Joined up in 4/69.IstMarDiv in '70 at Camp Pendelton, VietNam in '71.ASP#1(Ammunition dump outside DaNang)"
Jan 27
Jeff Wenum replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion 11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam
"Ricardo--know what you mean..One Sunday, we were out behind the hutch listening on the FM radio. A chopper called in with a report of rounds coming up thru the floor (1971); pilot was told to get out of the area. THAT was the day I knew things were…"
Nov 11, 2012
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion 11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam
"10 November 2012, the 237th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. And one day before Veterans Day, we are reminded of the armed forces of the United States of America. Veterans Day, is a day to honor the living and on Memorial Day, we honor…"
Nov 10, 2012
Ricardo Jacques commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post R.I.P. OFFICER RANDY BARTOW
"Claudia, I wish to render my condolences on your family loss. And our prayers during your time of grieving. Rest In Peace my brother Marine "
Nov 10, 2012
Richard Boyd replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion 11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam
"Thank you to all Veterans of all eras and conflicts ... God bless, and Semper Fidelis, Ricardo."
Oct 31, 2012
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion 11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam
"Made that; Nor an object of scorn and fear, perhaps that is the legacy of the Vietnam War."
Oct 29, 2012
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11 November 2012 Veterans Day. . .a few words about the veterans of Vietnam

From Marine Corps Tank Battles in Vietnam;"The Vietnam veterans would be call upon to pay a price for a war. That was eventually lost through simple fatigue and a failure of national will. The veterans of that long agonizing war were at best ignored as an embarrassment. At worst they were scorned and feared as psychological time bombs. They were denied even the private satisfaction. Of knowning they had served well and honorably in a war their countrymen regarded as just. It would require…See More
Oct 29, 2012
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Ricardo Jacques replied to Jeff Wenum's discussion Danang-Freedom Hill
"Back  in 1967, I had to go to the 1st Marine Division Headquarters. Coming out of the bus, we must have smell like a skunk. Going to get something to eat, we saw all these Vietnamese running all over. We were told we had to check in our…"
Oct 16, 2012
Ricardo Jacques commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post Did you vote while in the military?
"It should have been; Now, I find it hard to be for a man, who took a past on serving in Vietnam. Back than he said this nation had been 'brainwashed'..."
Oct 16, 2012
Ricardo Jacques commented on Claudia Bartow's blog post Did you vote while in the military?
"I did not vote, first I was too young, after that I thought it best not to mix my military with civilian politics. Now, I wish that I had cast a vote back in time. Now, I find it hard to be a man, who took a past on serving in Vietnam. Now, he all…"
Oct 16, 2012
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Vietnam Operation Medina 18 October 1967
"Well, it just three days till 18 October, time to think back to a time, not a place. Maybe, we were lucky in a way, some of the NVA units that were based in the area of Operation Medina. May have been moving to a location for Tet of…"
Oct 15, 2012
Claudia Bartow replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Vietnam Operation Medina 18 October 1967
"Interesting thoughts, Ricardo. Thanks for sharing."
Sep 30, 2012
Ricardo Jacques replied to Ricardo Jacques's discussion Vietnam Operation Medina 18 October 1967
"Its almost that time again... Some notes from MARINE CORPS BATTLES IN VIETNAM "It was a war in which you could only depend on your enemy. He would be professional, brave, tenacious, resourceful and merciless. You could not depend on…"
Sep 27, 2012

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A short History of 5th and 6th Marine Regiments during World War I in France

A short History of 5th and 6th Marine Regiments during World War in France.

The Marine Regiments were part of the 4th Brigade.

Of the 2nd Infantry Divison US Army in France.

Marine companies, unlike those of the U.S Army, were numeric.

Shortly after it being amalgamated with the 3rd Brigade in France,

Strenuous efforts were made by many to have the 4th Brigade conform, to

the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) alpha pattern.

My Note;

Besides the regular…

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Posted on April 9, 2012 at 12:26pm — 1 Comment

First Time viewing the 'Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall'

It took place in Lansing, Illinois; a friend Steve a fellow veteran of Vietnam.

His service was with the U.S Army 25th Division.

Steve could have avoid Vietnam as he was the son of the manager of the steel-mill that we both worked for as weldors.

Weldors  are the humans doing the welding, welders are the machine used for welding.

Back to the day, I first saw all those names; in Vietnam we would lose a man here and few there.

But seeing all those names on…

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Posted on April 9, 2012 at 7:26am — 12 Comments

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At 9:50pm on July 15, 2012, Jeff Wenum said…

Ricardo, thanks fro the kind words.. I also was out in So.Calif., in 1970..( !stMarDiv)Beautiful country. "The Wall" is certainly something special.Have seen it twice in my life, so far. Hoping for at least one more trip in the near future. Also, USMC Museum; was there , along with my oldest for the opening ceremony.Guys walking around with dark shades&earbuds..Didn't know George W. was on his way..Great ceremony. Saw  a couple of MOH's walking around that day.Semper Fi.

At 10:20pm on April 5, 2012, Claudia Bartow said…
Wow, you have written a lot on the link you sent me. Feel free to break that down into smallers parts and post here if you wish. Your thoughts and stories are very interesting.
Thanks again for sharing.
At 9:48pm on April 5, 2012, Claudia Bartow said…
Ricardo,
Thank you for your service in Vietnam, and especially jumping right in and sharing.
 
 
 

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