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Served aboard USS Pollux AKS-4 July 1967 to Dec. 1968. Damage Control Petty Officer 2nd Class E-5 ( enlisted ). Swept the Tonkin Gulf coast of Viet Nam to supply PBR stations and sink obstructions in the various rivers, saw enough hostile fire for a lifetime. Then transfered to a mine sweeper ( USS Reaper ) in Jan 1969. I received a early discharge for my 17 month tour in Viet Nam in February and never got to go back. I never thought the "welcome" home would be worse than the tour, but back then it was. I didn't talk much about it either, I know that what I did was for my country and the people here, good or bad it was the best and most rewarding experience of my life, really makes you stop and be thankful for what you have. I lost 3 very good friends over there and not a day goes by that I don't think of them. I salute the troops who are once again in a very unpopular war, I'm just thankful that they are getting more respect than "we" did when we came back. I will be forever grateful for thier service.

199th Delta 2/3 69-70

Thanks streets. I still feel that you guys who were "in country" are the true viet nam vets.

you definatly live up to your smart ass rep... I take it you saw the geezers comment, huh??

195th Avn Co, Ist Avn Bde 1969 to 1970

I served stateside 71-73. 295th Military Police Seneca Army Depot

Rick

Glad to help out Streets...

I served with Bob Parmenter (above post)
with the 553rd recon wing 1967-69

Some say he calmed down a bit after coming back.

Personally I think Bob got worse

The stories I could tell!




Hey Bob what was that little honey's name you were seen with most of the time?

Co B 4/31 inf 196th inf Americal div. Mos, 11B 1969
quit walking in 1970 and led supply convoy for five 1/82 arty fsb's in southern ICorps. Driving is much much better than walking you know. Ain't nothin better than long hot showers and clean dry cushion soled socks!

Be careful John, remember, I've got pictures and I know how to use 'em!!

You almost make it sound fun, but I missed that whole party by just months. When I turned 17 they were still taking names, but had quit drafting people. Guys just a little older than I did go, and none of them has ever wanted to talk about it, and I long ago quit asking.

I recognize the freedom I enjoy was bought with the blood of those who have served in Viet Nam and other unpleasant places.

Its hard to find words that don't sound either sappy or trite when trying to say thanks.

On the other hand the flag is flying outside this house and the next generation here is fully aware that they enjoy a life that was hard won by many who have gone before. And they know which of their relatives, and which family friends, did serve.

Streets,

I never expected any body in CHR would recognize it. I had heard nothing about Seneca for years until about 4 months ago. It was a subject we were careful talking about. I suspect you know why. By coincidence, a relatively new friend of my wife mentioned that her husband had been an MP in a small base in NY. We started talking. He was there in the 80's. He said that it was an Indian Reservation now. That was a big surprise. If you know more I would be curious in hearing.

I barely remember the barge.

After I got to know them, the people there were great. It was a beautiful area packed with history, but had a lot more snow than this poor hillbilly from Southern Indiana would like.

Rick

I'm not a vet ...just a new guy .....But ,any time I get a chance to tell you guys" thank you " I do," glad your all here". ............................................................sorry to interrupt.

my "tour" was '69 - '70 An Khe in the central highlands.