My husband served in Vietnam and 12 yrs ago one of his comrads tracked him down and they reunited with his squad again. We have been getting together with their wives every 18 months since. We look forward to our reunions. the last one was here in Milw. others were from East coast to west coast and as far away as Austrlia. The Aussies who served with them hosted one. The new returning warriors need to keep in touch it's a very healing experience.

After watching the "reunion" episode of China Beach, my husband got to thinking about the fellows he served with in Vietnam. He and a friend co-founded the Tan Son Nhut Association (www.tsna.org) that even has a Facebook page. He's re-connected with old friends and made lots of new ones, too.

It's always good to hear these stories. My old outfit has a reunion every year and it's squadron sized.

The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association has a reunion every year at different locations throughout the United States. This year it is in New Orleans. Contact is VHPA.org.

I was XO and CO of Alpha Co 588th Combat Engineers 1962-1965. Would love to make contact with my men.

I have been looking for the guys I served with in Nam 69& 70 we were a Veterinary Unit up in I corps I served with the 175th Vet. Detachment from April 69 to Oct.70 we worked with the 5th. Mech. and the 1st. Marine Division. Supported the Navy at NSD.Would be great to hear from someone in my unit. Lost my best friend Jim Bernhard last year we were in Nam together. I can be contacted at nam6970175th@aol.com

I spent 18 months in Germany during the Vietnam War, I don't tell many people that is where I served during the war. All the credit goes to the men and women that went to Vietnam. You all have touched my life on your bravery you showed everyday you were there and continue show even now. Almost every Vietnam Vet I have talked want tell you what happened over there, but they all said they would do it again if they were called upon. That is what our country is made of and thats what all of you Bad to the Bone. It makes you proud to be an american to know that they are still people like all of you fighting to keep us safe.

Army Vet 1972 to 1975 - Optical Tech. Served at Fitzimmons Army Hospital, Fort Dix Optical and Fort Jackson Optical Tech. Hello to anyone from Optical or Medical Companies...it is Ozzie Osgood. mdosgood4@aol.com

Please check out the togetherweserved.com website. Includes section for all services and is not restricted war vets but all vets. Semper fi.

Very important to find these people, I served in Vietnam in 1966 with a Coast Guard patrol boat squadron. For the first 20 years after that I never met anyone who served in the CoastGuard in Vietnam. Went to the Chicago welcome home parade in 1986 and found men who I had served with. We have stayed on constant contact ever since

I served with the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company at Marble Mountain 1970-1971. I would like to hear from any of my brothers out there. I have PTSD an am alone most of the time. If you can contact me at captgunner@aol.com. Thank you!

Very nice story. My brother is a Vietnam vet, AF, and I am very proud of him.

I would like to know if Sp4 Danny Trevino of Texas, Sp4 Al Reibe of Wisconsin, and SGT Larry Cray, Sp4 Stephen B. Akers, are out there. We served together in the 85th Maint Bn, Hanua, Gy, 1971-1972. Contact me if you read this. I would love to talk with you guys.
Steve Brackett, Sp4

By the way, Trevino, Reibe, Cray, and Akers, my email is, brack1@aol.com or I'm on FB.

Steve Brackett

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN NAM WITH THE 7TH ENG.BATTALION 69-70 USMC ESPECIALLY TOM POWERS FROM TENNESEE CONTACT FIREWALKERUSMC1@AOL.COM SEMPI FI

Thank you Vietnam Veterans, every one of you. You all were super tough and fought under horrible conditions. I am so proud of you all. God Bless you all , and this Country that finally realized how badly it behaved when you came home. Be proud of your service. I will pray for those that did not come home. Robert

Always on the lookout for guys I served with in Nam in 69-70. Delta, 1/46, 196th LIB. Americal. Jim Becker (Phred)

Semper Fi Colby & Sanzaro ! Thank you for your service.

I was recently contacted thru Military.com, that an old army buddie was looking for me. We served together in Vietnam, 7th Bn, 13th Arty, (1969 - 70) for eight months at LZ Uplift and Camp Fidel. We have been on facebook, catching up. Very theraputic for me. I highly recommend it.

A few years ago a young lady saw a forty-year-old photo of her father that I had posted online and contacted me. Now her father and I kepp in touch regularly.
Thanks, Megan.

USS ORISKANY, 69-70, Comm Tech, Bob Hibble; Magsnco@AOL.com.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ON MY BEST FRIEND GEORGE UNTIN I SERVED WITH AND SAVED MY LIFE BRTEEN 1966 1968 I WOULD LIKE YO KNOW
HE WAS FROM HAWAII
THANK YOU ALL VETS
J.Z.

FEEL GREAT THAT I AM STILL PROTECTED BY OUR TROOPS

God Bless these Guys and HOORAY USA

What is accomplished exactly at this stage of life? Best to leave it alone. I have some really terrible memories from my time in Vietnam and those that went through the same time and slopped the same muck.....naw...leave it alone.

I served in viet nam 1967-1968 in phu tan valley, In a mobile medical unit of the 55th medical brigade, we were next to signal company 578th, It would be nice to hear, from, my old frineds, dan mauger from pa., bony rizzo from ny, daniel gallagher, ny.,ssgt Yancey,dr Maples,spc6 atwood, (Sidney piper from austin TX was killed). and of course one of my favorite mash character the Dentist who had his own personal jeep, until the BN. CO. found out about it. it got repossesed, We were called the Yancey scrounger, we could get anything we needed for the clinic, Including a 2 ton AC for the clinic, free of charge of course,with started working out of a Large CP Tent ,we built a Large clinic, housing for the officers,nco ,an own housing with private rooms for all medics.we attended sick call & emergencies 24-7. we gave plenty vd shots daily ,, about 40-50 a day our GI's Just never learned . MASH was mor like a copy of what we did normally daily,except there were no female nurses around,htey were back at the rear in the main hospital in Qui nhon.

I am a former wife of a Marine who served in Viet Nam. Although I was never sorry we ended up divorced, I will always feel that he was a good Marine and gave everything he had to serve over there. It nearly destroyed him and I hope he has found peace and happiness.

I was in the army in Vietnam in '68. Thirty five years later I lost my youngest son in 2003 in Iraq. My Vietnam brothers were the only ones who really seemed to understand what I was going through. They helped me through a really rough time.

I also served in 1969-1970 in the 55th artillery gp ,.in another clinic near saigon.,I spent 7 months in field , in the area around the black virgin mountain,we lived inside a three ring circus of 155 howitzers that fired into the mountain 24-7, we lived under ground inside this noisy circle ,you know of course when I left for the state I lost My hearing on my ear, to this date I was refused service connected dis, I left the army disgusted after 10 years of honorable service because of this, when I came back ,they wanted to give me orders to go back overseas, but to germany instead, I had also served there two years before being sent to vietnam, I fought off this orders for almost 3 years until my ets was up then I left the service, I must say that I'm very proud to have served in vietnam ,It wans;t up to the soldiers that were there to decide whether it was right or wrong for us to be there,. It was our duty as soldiers..

I was at a local Senion Center dance and met a fellow veteran that I was aoboard ship with on the USS Cascade AD16 in 1951 We had not seen each other since and was unaware that we both were living in Wichita, Kansas now. We will have a lot to visit about now. Bob Cornelius

I totally agree with you. You did your duty. It made me so angry when I was grown up enough to realize the hard times you all had as a result. Thank you for serving, Sir and I'm sorry for your mistreatment.

GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED... YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

WELCOME HOME BROTHERS (and SISTERS)!!! WELCOME HOME!!!
I was a Combat Medic in the Persian Gulf War. Drove an APC through the ground war, saw some nasty stuff but it was nothing compared to what you guys went through.
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY YOU MEN WERE SO BRAVE AND WEREN'T TREATED FAIRLY WHEN YOU RETURNED HOME. THANK YOU FOR SERVING - GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. YOU WERE ALL SO YOUNG. My late husband served in the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam. He passed away at a young age of 58 (in June 2010) but was truly haunted by the war. He had PTSD and for a long time, he wanted to be alone; everything reminded him of the war, even New Year's Eve; but he always said he would go back again if he had the opportunity. He tried after 911 but they wouldn't take him. Family has to be quite strong for our Vets and be supportive of them. He was very patriotic and didn't like the fact that little by little, he felt that our freedom is being taken away -- no smoking here, cameras there, prayer in the schools, eliminating the word God, etc., etc. He passed away partly from Hep. C destroying his liver, which he contacted during the war. I wish he knew of this website before he passed away. He would have been on the site constantly. Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING.

Mary Ann Campisi

THANK YOU ALL THAT SERVED AN VERY SORRY FOR TREATMENT GIVEN WHEN YOU RETURNED. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE GIVEN.

my name is Michael Dunne, i was a medic in VN in 70-71 first @ the 93rd evac hosp near saigon, then later
@ the 95th evac hosp. in da nang, i am looking for a childhood friend Henry Toborg, who also was in VN @ the same time, we grew up in Bronx, NYC, anyone with any knowledge of him ( he was last known in Colorado} please contact me @ mdunne4882@aol.com. Also anyone in units i was in would love to hear from you. Thank you & God Bless all veterans.

Hi my name is Carol I was in the Army in 73 to 76 stationed in Anchorage, Ak at Ft. Richardson Thanks guys for your service sorry you were treated so badly when you came home Love Ya & God Bless

thanx to all the sacrifices you made for our freedom. god bless u all

I served in Nam 70-71 on USS Askari ARL-30 as a diesel engineman, we repaired the river boats & luckily were in South Vietnam in Mekong Delta. God Bless all veterans who serve, especially those who experience combat. Al Bock

Your Welcome.

Mike and Ron, I was with g 2/5 also from jan 70 to jun 70. I remember a lt wormy, alot is lost. hope to hear from you guys i am also on Facebook

Sgt Paul Sims

Keoki "Pineapple" from Hawaii, 26th Marines 3rdMarDiv '67-'68. I was in the hill fights. I had a bud with 2/5...Mike Malloy. He made it home too, but lost track of each other. I think he's in Tucson, Az. Not sure. This time of year is always tough for me. But connecting with vets brings me out of that funk. As hard as I've been for the last 44 years, now I cry at the drop of a hat thinking about it. Never could before. Is that ok? Must be my old age. I'm remembering things clearly now. I thank you all, as well as the family I never would have had thanks you, for my life. I've lived up to those stupid promises we made in foxholes and on patrols. My life has been honorable and decent. And to my friends who lost those bets and didn't come home...f**k the $5, I'd rather have you back. Welcome home my brothers. Semper Fi!
Aloha

Bill Timm RVN 9-67 to 3-69 2/9 Camp Carroll & Quanf Tri, 1st Amtracks Cau Viet
Both of these Marine Units have a web page. I have found several of the men I served with. Welcome home brothers

I was lucky enough to be a part of a reunion that happened last year April 21. It started because of a book I wrote. www.lettersfromtommyj.com about my Uncle. It brought the survivors of that day of Operation Union from Hill 185 from April 21, 1967 together for the first time and then Captain Deegan was there. It was a very emotional reunion. My book has brought tremendous closure for many that day and others I have been told.

I was with the 7th USAF at Nha Trang for a little while and a year at Bein Hoa.
I was a Crash Rescue Fire Fighter, that supported combat operations, 24/7 combat
sorties all over the south and central highlands, including the Ho Chi Min Trail.
Some Cambodia. I was there from 1968-1969!
Welcome Home Guy's. Sgt LB Lester/ 3rd Cmbt Spt Gp
Bein Hoa, RVN

This is not to anyone in particular, I want to go back a little further back in time to Korea 1953. Are there any Mairines out there that were stationed with the 1st Marine Air Wing at K-3, I'm looking for EOD people (2336), also anyone anyone with the 1st EOD company at Camp Pendleton 1951, and most of '52.
Thanks, Mike Giannone Semper Fi

looking for old buddies in the 1st cav 1966-1967

Craig Griffith
1st Cav B company 2/7 and 1st AV brigade. Dec 1970-Dec 1971.
This all brings back many memories, some good and some not so good. Made many friends in short time.

My father is Michael Sanzaro in this article and I just wanted to say how much I love my dad and thank everybody for all the nice things you've said!!! I'm very proud to say he is my father and thank you very much to all the soldiers that have served!!! I just can't imagine what it was like for them when they came home. I am so thankful that times have changed. You may not support the war but you always support our soldiers!!!!

When I was first asked if I would be part of this story, I couldn't believe it would be all that interesting. I am amazed by the many comments that have been written by all of you. Some are vietnam vets, and some are not, but each of you have touched me by sharing your feelings. Thank you. Semper Fi, and God Bless America.

To all of you: My name is Howard Hinterthuer. I served as a medic in Vietnam '69 and '70 in "I Corps" with the 101st. Airborne Division. Currently I work at the Center for Veterans Issues (www.cvivet.org), Wisconsin's largest community-based veteran's service organization. If you or any vet you know needs help dealing with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Homelessness, Anger Management Issues, Substance Abuse, Depression, Understanding or Receiving VA benefits visit the website (www.cvivet.org). There is a full list of services on the website. We can help. We marched with you then, we'll march with you now.

This is Mike Sanzaro, I too like Ron Colby would like to thank everyone for such wonderful messages to us and for your thanks for the job we did over 40 years ago. I would especially like to thank Heidi Dietrich. Thank you Heidi, you have such warm wonderful words and thoughts for so many people that have made comments to this article.

Thank you all,

Mike Sanzaro

God Bless you all.

Throughout my life since leaving Vietnam, I've been distant. I put the events that shaped my life into an old footlocker, and proceeded to live life as best I could. It hasn't been easy, but I made it. And no matter who, and what we went on to become, I always felt at ease when surrounded by another vet. Not necessarily a Marine, like myself, but anyone who chewed the same dirt. What we shared, changed us. I arrived at 18, and was home before I was old enough to buy a beer. The irony...I wasn't trusted with a beer, but I was trusted to walk point on patrol. You trusted me with your lives. As did I. There is no bond greater than what we have. My dad fought in the Pacific in WWII, and miracle doesn't even apply to how he survived. But now I understand the load he carried all those years. At 63, I am a better man for having served, but a greater man for knowing you guys. We said we'd all go down together. Aloha and welcome home brothers. Semper Fi.

sgt richard mccorkle served in the nam in 1969 173rd airborne brig attached to c battery 3/319fh artillery attached to c /co. 3rd 503 infantry . hope all u guys that have made it home are doing ok. if anyone should read this would like to hear back at you

I was assigned to Hq. Co, 69th Sig Bn, 1st Sig Bde from Feb 1967 through Feb 1968. Vietnam was my 2nd war. As an Army Corporal I fought in the Battle of Chosin, North Korea Nov - Dec 1950 during 40 below zero weather, then through the dusty summer of 1951 and left Korea Dec 1951. Vietnam climate, although uncomfortable was not so miserable. But, I didn't like the fact that moss would grow between your toes, under your armpits and "other" places while you tried to sleep. My worst experience there was being surrounded by VC during the TET Offensive and having to be rescued by Special Forces.