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Name:
Alan Lewis
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I came back for another visit. I have been reading the guestbook, as I did not do so my
first visit. I was probably one of
the last groups to be authorized the VSM and RVCM, as it was awarded to me during my TDY
visit. When I close my
eyes and think about it I can almost smell Thailand. I spent 16 months in Thailand with
the USAF. Most of it was at
Tahkli although I did spend a month in Korat after we packed up Tahkli and moved it in
July and August of 74. I think
there was still some American activity there until September. I also had a couple of TDYs
to Don Muang to guard the
US Mail from Bangkok to Tahkli. I am not sure why I was there to guard it because I was
unarmed. I think it was more
to just make sure the driver didn't divert it to sell on the black market. It was a
pleasant change of pace. Room and
board in Bangkok on Uncle Sam. For an AGE repairman that was a real nice change of pace
from the hectic life of
ground support of aircraft maintenance. I think of all the ground troops in Nam that got
to go home because I and my
brothers were willing to do our jobs, and do it well. I even spent some time coordinating
in operations telling my
friends which aircraft needed equipment.
Being in Thailand during the 73-74 period, we continued to fly in support of the troops
that were evacuating South
Vietnam.This may surprise some of the ground forces that got to go home, but some of us
were still there involved in
other campaigns that were not widely known. Air war in Laos and Cambodia. The war was over
for the grunts (I am
proud of the job you guys did)we were still at war, with all the risks associated with
airwar. I was not in Vietnam, but
I was still was treated as a "baby killer" and spat on.
I was looking over my papers the other day and discovered that I was destined to another
duty station that had slipped
my mind. I discovered that I had a preliminary assignment for NKP Thailand for March 1973.
These papers were
issued in 1972. The reason I had forgotten about this was that from that point onward I
had orders for Da Nang and
Tan Son Nhut after that issue. Both times I was to report for transport to Vietnam they
were recinded within days of
getting on the bird at Travis. My original fate of NKP for March of 1973 finally ended up
as a TDY assignment to
Tahkli. My government had me coming and going. I wonder how many others were bounced
around like this.
My government recognizes me as a full fledge Vietnam Veteran. While I did not suffer the
same things that ground
forces "in-country" have had to deal with, I do my part to hold my government up
to its responsibility of providing the
resources for treatment and other benefits deserved by our trooops. Hopefully, I will
never need them.
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Jim Agnes
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DaNang AB 9/70 - 9/71 Crew Chief with the 390 TFS / 366 TFW
Name:
judith schnitzler-canada
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Date:
6/24/02
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9:56:08 PM
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the "bun doi" article was very interreseting and exiting for me, as i am the
german equivalence of a bun doi...a left
behind "besatzungskind" or in common german: a negermischling, referring to the
african heritage of my GI father.
thousnds of us "mischlinge" in Germany made simmilar, or even worse experiences.
Unfortunately, I never
experienced any american enthusiasm outing these conditions. Additionally, we experience a
severe blockade from the
american agencies, when we request information about our fathers.this is an essential
problem: The Besatzundskind
who can not provide sufficient info about her or his father will not have a US citizenship
stated by American
consulates, and remains therefore doomed to spend the entire lifespan as the dust of the
earth for germans. the german
society and values are still extremely impacted by the conditioning of the third reich.
most of us were abandoned from
our german mothers, as our american fathers left to have fun in the next countries the
wetre stationed. i was one of the
very view mischlinge, who was blessed with a father who at least made the effort to
acnowledge paternityship in my
hometown before he left to go to vietnam,- i never heard of him again.his signature
ultimately opened the doors to
american agencies, that finally stated my US citizenship in 1999. 3 months later, i moved
to the US with a few $ in my
pocket, and a non-citizen 3 year old son. Although we sruggle, i feel very relieved. in
the streets of NYC people wish
me a "blessed day, as the same age group in germany used to announce that Hitler
"forgot" me when i used to pass
them. But it was worse, when i was a child and defenseless: any discrimination, any
abuse...Name it:I've been there.
every single experience caused by the left behind besatzungskind label. this label was a
societal symbol: if not even her
parents want her , than she's free to do with whatever pleases you, because the mischling
"is inferior"...not even the US
officials would make an attempt to protect her. I feel safe now. US Caucasians do not give
me any problems.
Moreover, they are very interested in my story, and encoraged me to, one day, write and
publish it. Yet, thousands of
us have to live under the constant impact of nazi offspring in germany, and it is
upsetting me that our fathers and their
peers never turned arround even once to see how a society that killed millons of jews and
gypsies-considering them as
too inferior to liuve- would deal with the abandoned and helpless children of those who
won two wars over these
fanatic nationalists. Here, the terms child neglection and endangering achild's welfare,
or even life suggests itself
automatically. and i am not only pointing at the nazis and vietcong that we were left
with, i am pointing at the
american policies,affiliations and inreponsibillities, as well as the ignorant attitude of
uncle sam. but most of al i
point at our GI fathers, especially the african american branch, who should have known
better, due to their own
experiences of segregation in the USA. After all, it was the pride in my american hertage,
that guided me through the
35 years that i had to live in germany, battling constant racial profiling, surviving
countless rapes, as well as
permanent attempts to physically and verbally humiliate me. it was the pride in a fictive
picture of a strong man
dresses in US army gear, -the man who made 50 percent of my genes...the consciosness that
i am a war baby, and that
everyone who wants a war with me can have it...all that was on my mind when i battled with
skinheads, who soon
realized that i can not be broken, because i was proud. but where is your compassion for
us, fathers and those to be?
how many of us did you leave behind? how many arabian american, yugoslavian american did
you make, as you had
fun overseas? how many more of us will be left behind in afganistan , pakistan, etc.? and
what will they go through, as
their cultural enfironment is definitely not ready for them? surely, these children will
have to pay the price for your
actions and politics, just as i , and the bui doi? Wheater your goverment will acnowlege
the cruelties that are
performed on them , if the performing society remains a political enemy.
Name:
Gary Pruitt
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Date:
6/23/02
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Spent time at Udorn 65-66, Bien Hoa 67 and NKP 74-75. First two tours I was a flying
fireman with Rescue on the
"Pedro" and last time an Assitant Fire Chief at NKP. Great tours, interesting
experiences and many stories to tell.
Would not trade the time for anything different. Great web site.
Name:
John Dillon
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Date:
6/21/02
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I'm glad someone had the ambition to put a site up like this. As a REMF, I always found it
difficult to explain what it
was I did(radar maintenance and installation)to grunts. Actually, they understood, and
almost always ended a
conversation with, "I wish I was doing that, instead of what I did".
If anyone from the 485th GEEIA stops by, drop me an Email. We can compare notes.
Name:
Bernie Camp
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Date:
6/20/02
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First time at site--will be back. Phan Rang Air Base '67-68. A few memories: THE BEACH.
But not the cattle car
ride to get there. Thap Cham vil and the "Strip". Bomb me Bomb (33) beer with
the formaldahide taste. USO club tape
center and the outdoor movie theater. The RMK/BRJ chow hall and how ungodly hot it was
inside. During Tet
watching Puff do his thing from the NCO club on the hill. Scared half to death in the dark
between the runways when
the rockets started hitting. Calls home from the MARS station. Beer and darts at the
Aussie camp (Let's all go and piss
on the Aussie camp, piss on the Aussie camp---etc; to the tune of "The Old Gray
Mare") and their equally ribald
responses. "Crazy" John Clancy, "Bullit" Rich Lively, Billy Buice's
frig, and "Sad Ray" Barber. Tinsley and his
Motown concerts--the same guy got a leg wound leaving country. The GCA unit that was OTS
as much as in service
(the same one we could not get to pass flight check back in the world). It might have cost
one pilot his life but allowed
us to save a few too.
Name:
Dennis Markey
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Date:
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Came by again to visit your great site again after a year and a half. Have recommended it
to other ASA vets for it's
wonderful sensibility regarding our experience in Asia and have taken the liberty to list
it as a bookmark in my new
club ASAbyINVITE, a yahoo group composed primarily but not exclusively of Army Security
Agency Vets for civil
discussion of subjects of mutual interest, military as well as civilian. You and folks
here are invited to join. Click on
the Web site listed or search Yahoo groups for ASAbyINVITE. As it is a private club, click
to join and I will respond
soon.
Name:
Alan Lewis
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USAF Tahkli RTAFB 72-73.....missed Da Nang by 3 days. Ended up in Thailand instead.
Aerospace Ground
Equipment Repairman with the 347th FMS, and F-111 unit.
Name:
allen williams willie
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Date:
6/11/02
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It was very interesting to search in on this web site. I was a REMF from 2-67 to 2-68. I
was an electronics technician
in the USN stationed in lovely down town danang, then at the Marble Mountain transmitter
site. From all that I read
and hear today and from the veterans that I meet it seemed that I was the only REMF.
Everyone else was a helocopter
pilot, Green Beret or if in the Navy then a SEAL. It was lonely until I found this home
for others who served as well
as they could doing their job to keep the fighting men fed, clothed, informed and armed. I
added the site to my
favorites and will be back. Welcome home fellow REMF, well done.
Name:
Michael Sutberry
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Date:
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Thank you for this website, which honors all of those who did their best to support those
on the front lines. All did
their part, and each part was essential to carry out the mission at hand.
I served in Vietnam in the US Army at Vung Tau, first in the 553 Ordnance Company (DAS)
and then in Head
Quarters Maintenance Supply Support Company, 2 Maintenance Battalion from 21 June 1966 to
17 June 1967. In 3
February 1968 I was once again back in Vietnam, four days into the Tet Offensive, not a
pleasant time to be in
country. I was assigned to the 305 Support and Service Company, USARPAC Unit PCS. We
remained in country until
12 March 1968, at which time our Company received classified Orders to leave Vietnam. Once
over the ocean, we
were told we had been assigned to Camp Vayama, near Sattahip Thailand to support and
supply the Thai Army which
was entering the war in Vietnam. On 26 August 1968 I received Special Orders for temporary
duty assignment to
assist Capt. Schance at the 558 Support and Service Battalion at Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
Since serving in the above
units, I have been trying to research them to learn of their history. Does any have a
suggestion or lead where I might
learn about the history of these units? Your help would be appreciated.
Name:
Steven Loomis
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Date:
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I wanted to rate you #1 GI, but your scale runs 10 as high, not a Nam thing. But, I did
want to take a moment and
thank you for your efforts and to give you a well deserved "WELCOME HOME
BROTHER".
I served my tour in the Vietnamese Naval Shipyard in Saigon as a member of the US Naval
Advisory Group Vietnam.
I have always been proud of my service which I did with honor and earnest. I have never
apologized to anyone for
being a Viet-Nam Veteran.
Thank you.
Steven Loomis, USN / RVN 1970-71
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I wanted to rate you #1 GI, but your scale runs 10 as high, not a Nam thing. But, I did
want to take a moment and
thank you for your efforts and to give you a well deserved "WELCOME HOME
BROTHER".
I served my tour in the Vietnamese Naval Shipyard in Saigon as a member of the US Naval
Advisory Group Vietnam.
I have always been proud of my service which I did with honor and earnest. I have never
oppoligised to anyone for
being a Viet-Nam Veteran.
Thank you.
Steven Loomis, USN / RVN 1970-71
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Name:
Sgt. Vince Wuwert
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Date:
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Proud to have served in the Rear With the Gear with Bob Wheatleyl. Our contribution to the
Vietnam War will
probably be always be classifed. We served in silence, but we served. We gave willingly
and sacrificially, and we did in
deed GIVE. On this Memorial Day of 2002, we in Security Service remember our fallen
bretheren who lost their lives
in SEA. You will always be with us in spirit my brothers. You are not and NEVER will be,
forgotten. Vince Wuwert
Able Flight Det. - 4 , 6922nd SW Ramasun Station, Udorn province Thailand 1968-69 Served
with Bob Wheatley
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Great site! 4th S&T Bn 4th Infantry Division Pleiku Vietnam 67-68
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Kevin J. Molloy
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I served in Korat Thailand with the 379th Sig Bn, then spent a few months with the 105th
Si Detachment in Bangkok.
I was in Thailand from Sept 1965 to September 1966. I wonder if we qualified for the
Vietnam Service medal? I
know some people in Thailand who did get the Vietnam medal? I went through basic at Ft Dix
in 1963, spent some
time at 7th army HQ's in Stuttgart Grmany before heading to asia.
Name:
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Date:
3/16/02
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Bob, I have enjoyed very much looking at your website. Keep up the good work. I have still
got some more to read
befor exiting. I was stationed at Utapao 1969-70. I was a B-52D Crew Chief. I had the very
distinct priviledge of
flying with some of the bravest flight crews SAC had. I WAS NOT a flight crew member.
Maintenance crews had a
allotment of flying slots and I guess maybe (CRS) I flew 6 or 7 times out of UT. Your
response to Hamm was in very
good taste Brother..
Eldon Wilson Member TLCB Member TLCB Assistance Committee Member VFW Post 10249, Udorn
Thailand
Name:
Robert Wheatley
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Strangely enough, I find myself signing my own guest book. This is in response to the
entry immediately below this
one. I have already responded by email directly to the author of that entry. I respect his
war record as he has stated it,
and I respect his right to his opinions. However, in hopes of enlightening him and others
who may view this page, I am
posting my response here, in the same forum in which he posted his thoughts.
My reply:
Hello John,
I'm glad you enjoyed the Viet-REMF web site, and I appreciate you taking the time to let
me know your feelings. I
find it sad though that some don't realize the significant role the troops outside the
borders of Vietnam played in the
war. There were countless thousands of combat troops whose "fat was pulled out of the
fire" by air missions flown
from bases outside of the borders of Vietnam. Those missions would never have been flown
without the efforts of the
troops stationed there. Yes, I was only an interpreter stationed in Thailand, but I went
where my nation asked me to go
and performed the job I was asked to do. I would like to think that the intelligence
gathered by my efforts and others
was of some benefit to the war effort and in some way may have helped to save some
American lives.
That's not the same as slogging through rice paddies and seeking out and engaging the
enemy in a firefight. I would
not begin to compare the two. But my tour was not entirely without risk. There were
guerilla attacks in the
countryside of up country Thailand where I was stationed, and there were fatal sapper
attacks by NVA (that's right,
NVA) forces on the air base while I was there. The names of some of the men I served with
in Thailand are on The
Wall in D.C., killed in Thailand by Communist forces. I would never attempt to claim that
I was a combat troop, or
anything approaching that. But I am a Vietnam veteran. My government thinks so, or they
would not have awarded the
VSM and VCM to me, as is documented on my DD 214. My claiming that which is rightfully
mine in no way
diminishes what is yours or anyone else's.
Respectfully,
Name:
John Hamm
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Date:
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It is truly sad that you want to think of yourself as a Vietnam Veteran, having been an
Intel analyst in Thailand, you
don't qualify as a Vietnam Veteran. You do qualify as an era vet. You can try to change
REMF to anything you wish,
you have that right, howevr, I feel it is terribly sad that you attach yourself to the
REMF's of Vietnam. I served in
Vietnam twice, 1966-67 and 1969-70. Both times I was a combat medic, once with the 199th
Light Infantry Brigade
and once with the LRRP/ARPS Platoon of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. I have a Combat
Medical Badge,
Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars "V" Device, OLC, 3 Purple Hearts (2 OCL) and a
variety of other decorations from that
place. I have no problem with our REMFs. I know and realize without them, we'd have had no
beans and no bullets.
When I call a person a REMF, it is with a certain pride and decorum, not disgust for
without my REMFs (for they are
my Rear Eschelon Military Forces), I wouldn't have survived either tour. But I find it
strange that you wish to attach
yourself as a Vietnam REMF, while having listened to radio converstaions in Thailand or
translating things for the Air
Force. One, you are not a Vietnam Veteran (era maybe), 2. I too qualify as a REMF, for
several times I had to go to
Siagon for supplies and treatment. I'll tell you that you can't hold a candle to real
Vietnam REMF's. Although we pick
on them, we also love them and really needed them then. What hole of emptiness are you
trying to fill by claiming to
be a Vietnam REMF? Just know that you aren't and never will be, you simply don't qualify
and leave it at that. The
site is pretty good, it is the content that brings it down. You see, I'd die for any of my
REMF's, but wouldn't cross the
street for you. I'm sorry you missed out on what you obviously wish now you had been a
part of, but the fact is you
weren't. Let it go and get on with your life.
Name:
Ed Crosby
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Served in the 307th. AMS at U-Tapao RTAB in '71-'72 as an automatic flight control tech.
on the B-52 and KC-135
aircraft. Enjoyed this site- nice job!
Name:
Stephen R. Perrine
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Date:
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I never dreamed that I would find a web site put together by a 203X1. It is excellent, and
I am recommending that any
friends and relatives interested in the experience(s) that I had will get a pretty good
idea of what it was all about by
reading "Memoirs of an REMF."
I was in the MAFAC program from October 1967 to May 1968. I then had a lovely summer at
Goodbuddy Airplane
Patch, and then was with the 6924th Security Squadron from October 1968 to October 1969.
Half of that time was at
Danang AFB and the other half was spent on Monkey Mountain, a relatively delightful
experience compared to being
at the main base at Danang. I was, fortunately, on Monkey Mountain when the ammo dumps
blew in 1969.
Reading the "Memoirs" and guest book entries has revived memories long
forgotten.
After Vietnam, I had a couple of months at home and then spent the rest of my time in the
service at Linkou, with an
excellent TDY at Osan.
I certainly hope that other folks who served in security squadrons in SEA during the war
surf in and visit this site.
Thanks again.
Name:
Jim "Step" Stepancik
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Date:
3/12/02
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Udorn Jan70 to Jan 71, 432 CSGp, HQSq, CBPO (73250. Great site. I can smell downtown. Too
bad you did not
show the base during monsoon season.
Sawadee,
Step
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Date:
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Two tours in "Nam", 66-67 7th Spt Bn, 199th Inf Brigade Ammo NCOIC, 69-70 HQ 184
Ord Bn, QuiNhon Bn
Depot NCOIC. Proud to have been a Viet-REMF. We did our job, the "Grunt's", God
Bless them all did theirs. I for
one am not ashamed of my service, we made it possible for many to be alive today. God
Bless you all that made it
back
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Jerry Myers
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I was in the Army '66-67 199th Lt Inf Bde. 7th support Bn. in Vn & worked as a radio
remairman,truck driver,guard,
prisoner transporter,shit burner & anything else the brass monkies could come up with
for me to do, hey it all paid the
same & all I wanted to do was get out alive. I've always felt we as REMFS were short
changed, because we didn't let
our knckels drage the ground 24/7 & kill anything that moved, but were would the
grunts be if it weren't for us
REMFS ? They shure wouldn't be here with us bitching about them damn REMFS, would they ?
No 'cause we took
care of there asses & did a damn good job of it, 'cause a hell of a lot of 'em made it
back !!!! No thanks needed guys, it
was just our job. Thanks all of you REMFS out there, for a job well done. slj
Name:
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Date:
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thank you
Name:
Paul M. Sikorski, L/C, USAF Ret
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Flew Skyraiders out of Udorn RTAFB from Jan 67 till Sep 67.
Name:
Larry (Lumpy) Lemke
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
yukk@powerweb.net
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Date:
2/27/02
Time:
8:41:37 PM
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Camp Ramusun sept 1971 to mar 1973, 74E Computer Console operator for signal
identification section.
Name:
Ed Crosby
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
bridport@yahoo.com
I_found_Viet_REMF_by:
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Rate_Viet_REMF:
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Date:
2/27/02
Time:
7:37:50 PM
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Served at U-Tapao RTAB during 71-72 in the 307th AMS autopilot shop while TDY from Loring
AFB Maine.
Member TLCB, Life Member VFW Post 7823, Middlebury Vermont.
Name:
nolley byrd ,msgt,usaf,ret
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
nolleysrb@aol.com
I_found_Viet_REMF_by:
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Rate_Viet_REMF:
10
Date:
2/27/02
Time:
12:38:54 AM
Comments
served NKP '67-'68, airborne comm & sensor shop, Ubon,'73, airborne comm , proud
member TLCB, nice site
Name:
Hao
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
Duke145266@aol.com
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Date:
2/25/02
Time:
9:29:25 PM
Comments
Any of you remfs remember the Beach Club at 80th Group Danang if so email me- Charlie
former waitress 70-72
Name:
Tony Tambini
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
navair.navy.mil
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Search engine
Rate_Viet_REMF:
10
Date:
1/21/02
Time:
10:11:01 AM
Comments
Was stationed in Thailand from 1966-67 at Takhli as a crew chief on the EB-66. Again
stationed in Thailand, at Ubon
from 1968-69 as a crew chief on the F-4D with the 25th TFS. Went to South Vietnam as a
civilian advisor in 1972
stayed until April 15th, 1975.
Name:
Sp/4 Marvin Mason
Web_Site:
www.marvelousmarv.com
Email:
marv@marvelousmarv.com
I_found_Viet_REMF_by:
Just surfed in
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Date:
1/7/02
Time:
11:23:39 PM
Comments
Served at Port Operations Vayama, Thailand Sept.69 - May 70 under a Cpt. Medley... CO was
Lt. Tabba .....Worked
the Map and DeLong Piers down from the Thai/American restaruant.. wow...great memories...
great duty! thanks
Uncle Sam! I'm trying to locate any of the old gang if possible... plz. hope this gets
posted on this great site! ya can
contact me and be sure to check out me website:) www.marvelousmarv.com email:
marv@marvelousmarv.com
Thanks!
Name:
Sp/4 Marvin Mason
Web_Site:
www.marvelousmarv.com
Email:
marv@marvelousmarv.com
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Date:
1/7/02
Time:
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Comments
Served at Port Operations Vayama, Thailand Sept.69 - May 70 under a Cpt. Medley... CO was
Lt. Tabba .....Worked
the Map and DeLong Piers down from the Thai/American restaruant.. wow...great memories...
great duty! thanks
Uncle Sam! I'm trying to locate any of the old gang if possible... plz. contact me and be
sure to check out me website:)
Thanks!
Name:
J.A.
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
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10
Date:
1/3/02
Time:
11:42:30 PM
Comments
I did not serve in NAM, but my husband did, (Army 1966) and I am with him there every day,
"he is still there" so to
speak, as are many more wonderful persons, but sadly with "stolen lives". How
can anyone have a "normal" life after
such CRUEL REJECTION by our country. I put Hanoi Jane in the same catagory as the
terrorist traitor from our own
contry, as evil as what he did was, it is still not as bad a what she did! God Bless all
veterans of NAM, and their loved
ones. May peace be yours today.
Name:
Ed Gartland
Web_Site:
http://
Email:
NH.LFOD@verizon.net
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Date:
12/28/01
Time:
10:24:37 AM
Comments
Same MOS/AFSC as yours!!! Marines sent me to Ft Meade for Thai/Lao language school Apr
'61-May '62. then PCS
to Hawaii, 62-64; Philippines, 64-65; but generally TAD/TDY to SEA, Bien Hoa, Pleiku,
Danang, Phu Bai, Nong
Khai, Narathiwat, among others, including Yankee Station and flying with USN VQ's. got out
Dec '65, went in USAF
Mar '67, Goodfellow tour with 6940th, PCS tours to Cam Ranh (RC130) and Korat (EC121). got
out Sep '70, stayed
with USAFR as Radio Op/Loadmaster on HC97/HC130. back to USMCR as Interrogator/Translator
in Apr '82;
transferred to Marine Corps Reserve Cryptologic Program in Aug '83 when i became a DOD
civilian. PCS's in
Bangkok (5 yrs), Panama (3 yrs), and Frankfurt (3 yrs). retired from agency Dec '94 and
reserves Oct '95. Now east
coast manager of interline2000.com.
Ed Gartland
Name: A. DiDonna
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 12:35:18 PM
Comments
Nice page, enjoyed reading your stuff. Love your background. Thanks -Art
Name: Amos Parker
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 12:38:27 PM
Comments
Love your Site, your stories and you attitude. Famous Amos (Former GIB)
Name: Joseph J. Wilson, Jr.
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 3:09:11 PM
Comments
Bob, As one REMF to another, thanks for putting this site together. I invite everyone
to stop by another REMF site
http://www.pcisys.net/~jjwilson/trans.html The Association of US Army Transporters in
Thailand, as well as
http://www.tlc-brotherhood.org/ the TLC Brotherhood.
Name: James Young
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 3:52:54 PM
Comments
Great site the only thing missing was the smell,sounds, and the HEAT.Don't forget the the red clay.
Name: Jim Bartholomew
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 4:54:11 PM
Comments
Great site Bob. I enjoy really enjoy it and visit it frequently.
Name: Edward B. Heyliger
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 7:38:23 PM
Comments
Hello Bob. Your website was one of the 1st ones saved in my WebTV Favorites section
after I found the TLCB last year. After being at
Udorn 67-68 and 70-72 I have to mention Udorn VFW Post 10249
http:/www.khonkaen.com/vfw/index.htm Keep up the good work.
Ed Heyliger 432 AMS INS/FLR Shop
Name: Ed Miller
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/19/99
Time: 8:53:10 PM
Comments
A different approach about our Military commitment in Southeast Asia. Way to go TLCB Brother!
Name: Ronald Haden
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/20/99
Time: 1:29:22 PM
Comments
I just finished your whole site Bob....and I must say that you have contributed much to
the history of "The Secret War". Students,
historians etc. would do well to read your writings. Best of luck in future endeavors. Ron
Haden
Name: Tim White
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/20/99
Time: 8:36:09 PM
Comments
Just a word of appreciation to all those men and women who served in the rear support
areas everywhere. Thanks for all the hot meals
and C-Rations, water for showers and drinking, ammunition supplies and resupplies, clean
clothes, and Sundry Packs, sodas and beer.
Thanks for getting us there and getting us back. Thanks to all those people who kept them
flying and driving. Without all of you, our
missions would not have and could not have been accomplished. You folks seem to be the
forgotten of the forgotten. May God Bless
You All.
Name: Joe Gagnon
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/21/99
Time: 3:09:55 PM
Comments
Way to go Bob, You told it like it was, and will always be. They just cant run a war without us. Thanks, Joe Takhli 66/67
Name: Wayne J. Buran
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/21/99
Time: 6:33:12 PM
Comments
Served at DonMuang RTAFB (Bangkok),35 TAC GP/6236 CSG, Base Motor Pool, "You Call
We Haul" 3/65-3/66. TLC Brotherhood
Member. Will visit again. Wayne
Name: WC Coyote-Tay
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/22/99
Time: 7:12:23 PM
Comments
WORDS NOR DEEDS CAN NOT EXPRESS WHAT ALL VIETS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA CONTRIBUTED AND
SACRIFICED
DURING THOSE YEARS. BOB YOU'VE DONE A GOOD JOB KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. WC.
Name: Fred Lewis
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/22/99
Time: 8:32:09 PM
Comments
Good job, quite a site. I was at Danang and NKP in 1972-73 as a wrench on C-47 aircraft
for the 362nd TEWS. Don't matter to me if I
was at the rear with the gear or at the front with the grunt, I (we) were still there.
Welcome Home, Bro
Name: Fred Lewis
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/22/99
Time: 8:36:24 PM
Comments
I was with the 362nd TEWS at both Danang and NKP as a wrench. Don't matter to me if I
was at the rear with the gear or at the front
with the grunt...... we all made the trip. Wecome Home, Brothers and Sisters
Name: MITCHELL POLSTEIN
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 7
Date: 9/24/99
Time: 12:08:44 PM
Comments
I SERVED IN FT. POLK.I THOUGHT MF [AS PART OF REMF] WAS HAVING AN INCESTOUS
RELATIONSHIP WITH
YOUR MOTHER
Name: Thomas Pond
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/24/99
Time: 11:12:20 PM
Comments
Det. 4, 6922nd 06-67 to 06-68 as a 202 tapond@hotmail.com
Name: Christina
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/26/99
Time: 9:55:26 AM
Comments
Hi Bob: Love this site, and have since its inception. It's informative and interesting and very well thought out and presented. Great job!
Name: carl vorgity jr
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/26/99
Time: 6:54:04 PM
Comments
i was a viet-remf
Name: Katie Herrala
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/29/99
Time: 5:33:37 PM
Comments
I am writing a vietnam story for school. I was looking for info, and i came across this
web sight...wow! I was really interested. I really
want to write a good story, but i don't think you could ever write one unless you have
been there. This helped me understand more,
and hopefully i will do a good job. Thank you, Katie Herrala
Name: Dorothy McCoy Lamprecht
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/1/99
Time: 3:57:22 PM
Comments
Thank you for suggested that I visit your website. It has been very helpful to me. You
are doing very good work that I am sure has
been meaningful to many people. Dorothy
Name: Jim Fletchall
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/3/99
Time: 8:02:22 PM
Comments
Great site, thanks for the rememberances. I was stationed at Udorn Oct. 66 till Sept.
67, discharged at Travis and got my first taste of
(welcome?) by being bused through Haight Ashbury on the way to San Fran. Airport for my
flight back to Memphis TN. Worked as an
Aircraft Electrican in the Air Force and have spent close to 30 years in various
Telecommunications fields for Department of Defense.
Name: Tim Mullin
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/7/99
Time: 12:06:25 PM
Comments
Bob...GREAT SITE! I am impressed. You must know that even while in the Nam, if it
weren't for REMF's we would have
accomplished alot less! You should be very proud of your contribution. I can tell you that
at my Nam reunions, REMF's are welcomed
with open arms. We are all Brothers & Sisters! WELCOME HOME!
Tim Mullin Publisher Vet-NetUSA http://www.Vet-NetUSA.com
Name: Larry C Magers
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
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Date: 10/7/99
Time: 1:28:10 PM
Comments
Interesting that someone thought of the others that served in that area where so many years were lost.
Name: dave hayes waterloo iowa
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/8/99
Time: 11:25:42 PM
Comments
i was stationed with the 635th combat support group fuels section we supported the
307th bomb wing b52 and kc135,we were based at
utapao airbase thailand near the town of sattahip , any one out there remmember new land
.this site is the best, my tour there was the
best year of my life.
Name: Michael J. Dunn
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 10/14/99
Time: 5:52:02 AM
Comments
Great site....I was with the 355 TFW Takhli 11/66-11/67 Member TLC Brotherhood
Name: Bkk Bob
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/14/99
Time: 10:37:06 AM
Comments
Good work, background is great, and I like your photo buttons. Drop by and feel free to
link to mine -
http://home.att.net/~bkkbob/Index.htm The more of us that do these things, the merrier!!!
Name: Dean Bunge
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/16/99
Time: 10:37:22 PM
Comments
I really enjoyed your pictures and they brought back memories of Korat 65/66. I want to pass this site along to my friends.
Name: Alfredo Lugo
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/17/99
Time: 5:45:22 AM
Comments
Thank you for saying what you said. I attended a Vietnam Veterans convention in Anaheim
this year and had a lot of respect for those
guys. I wasn't in-country but my "THUD" F105-F Thunderchief flew out of Thailand
and was shot down over Hanoi. I didn't feel, as
you say, in-country in ground battles, but felt as part of the war. I now have something
to say. It is with pride to have been
in-the-rear-with-gear. Thanks for making me feel better. I am searching for a pilot that I
flew with in the "THUD" I crewed. I read an
article that he wrote in an F105 book that also came out in an Airman Magazine article. I
was happily surprised that he made it through
as a "Wild Weasel" pilot. His name is Captain Donald Carson. Would like to get a
hold of him. I have a certificate from him when we
went past the speed of sound in my THUD. Thanks again for the encouraging words. Sgt.
Alfredo Lugo F105F Crewchief
Name: Alfredo Lugo, "Housecat"
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/25/99
Time: 6:43:55 PM
Comments
Thanks again for a great page and a link up to friends of the past. Is there a patch
for Viet-REMF? I would proudly wear it and put it in
my Air Force Military display. I you know of one please let me know. I'll buy em! Looking
for anyone with the 35th TFS 41st TFW
Yakota '66 '67?
Name: Mary Bowser
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 11/5/99
Time: 7:33:27 AM
Comments
My husband TSgt Retired Jack Bowser was in Vietnam twice. He was a dog handler and one
tour was spent with the Rock Marines.
He'll tell you he only remembers being there once--for a lot of reasons. He is ten years
older than I am and was retired by the time I
met and married him. Through him I have come to appreciate what you guys did for us there.
I just want to say thanks. Sincerely,
Mary M. Bowser St. Marys, PA 15857
Name: Jack Stoddard
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/11/99
Time: 1:08:24 PM
Comments
I served three tours in the 'Nam as a combat Vet, I also have nothing but respect and
pride towards my brother soldiers who took care
of me from the rear support bases. It took 8 good soldiers to supply 1 combat soldier.
Thats how we received our fuel, food, clothing ,
ammo, air support, mail and everything else it took to keep us alive and well enough for
us to do our job. If anything, I was a little
jealous at times of you guys in the rear! But I never did then, nor will I ever now, look
down at the fine soldiers that supported me.
The everyday boredom that you put up with was just as bad a the fire fights that I went
thru. Thank you for being there and helping
me to return home safely. Welcome home my brothers, CW2 Jack Stoddard. PS If you want to
read a good book, go to
u2.lvcm.com/jscb and check out my book, "What Are They Going To Do, Send Me To
Vietnam? "
Name: KEVIN ABBOTT
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/17/99
Time: 8:39:21 AM
Comments
WAS STATIONED AT 7TH RRFS. BUT WORKED AT THE AIR BASE WITH THE AVN SECTION, WITH THE
RU-8D
BEECHCRAFT WITH NO PAINT ON THEM..... LOOKING FOR ANY OLD FRIENDS NOW RET FROM THE ARMY.
MY
E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: AVNRET@mediaone.net
Name: James H. Rose
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/17/99
Time: 3:20:27 PM
Comments
I was with the 53rd Trans co. at camp Vayama near Sattahip. We transported the Ammo
when it was offloaded and also cleared the
deep Water Port. We were a class B unit( U.S. Cadre and Thailand drivers) Just stopped in
and thought I would say Hi.
E-Mail:jhr0545@prodigy.net
Name: Mandi Knutson
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 11/18/99
Time: 6:26:50 PM
Comments
I'm doing a research paper for a compostion class and my professor found your site for
me and recommended it. Thank you for
working so hard so that no one ever forgets what the Vietnam veterans did for democracy
and FREEDOM!! Sincerely, Mandi Knutson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Name: Gary Pruitt
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/21/99
Time: 12:15:07 AM
Comments
Great web page. Enjoyed the pictures around Udorn. I was there 65-66, Bien Hoa 67 and NKP 74-75. Great stuff. Keep on keepin on.
Name: William Elkins,Sgt
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/23/99
Time: 6:56:56 PM
Comments
Good job looking for a couple of fellow 432nd trw friends by the name of george
o'halloran and tom bellevance who served with the
432nd supply sq. under "Bigfoot" 9/67-10/68. Also would like to hear from anyone
who served at udorn. Contact me at
butchelkins@aol.com
Name: ROBERT COMBS
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/24/99
Time: 8:38:54 PM
Comments
I SERVED AS A BUCK SERGEANT WITH THE 20TH SOS, NHA TRANG, OCT '68 TIL SEP '69. WORKED
100 HOUR WORK
WEEKS, SAW SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS AND COMMANDER SHIPPED HOME IN BODY BAGS. I WOULD NEVER
TRADE THE FRIENDSHIPS I MADE THERE, BUT NONE OF MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN WILL EVER
SERVE
IN A WAR.
Name: Amanda Doppler
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
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Date: 11/28/99
Time: 10:29:25 PM
Comments
I am in the 8th grade and I have to do a report on the time and I do not know anything
about this war so I came to your site. The one
thing i have heard is how you men were treated when you came back home again and it makes
me very sad. I wish all the best. Amanda
Name: Patrick Ross
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/29/99
Time: 7:12:35 PM
Comments
I thought this page was really good. I am 18 years old and am very interested in this point in history
Name: Richard A. Harper
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/2/99
Time: 1:12:03 PM
Comments
I was stationed at U-Tapao AB, Thailand in 1971 as part of the 635th Munitions
Maintenance Squadron. You are absolutely right about
the REMF personnnel, it was not Hollywood, but was important. Great site. I'll be back
often.
Name: Mike McCulley
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/7/99
Time: 2:06:47 PM
Comments
Great Job Bob, brings back many memories, I was stationed with the 7th R.R.F.S. Udorn,
71-72 as a diddie bop operator will check in
with you often keep up the Great Work Thanks
Name: DAVID WHITING
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/9/99
Time: 1:31:18 PM
Comments
I spent 25 years being ashamed of my MOS as an admin clerk at Danang in 69-70. Although
i have both the CAR and Cross of
Galantry, upon my return home, besides the obligitory friends and family who didn't want
to hear about Southeast Asia I was ridiculed
by the "grunts" and learned quickly to just keep my mouth shut. Now I'm dealing
with the VA and having to show these A...holes want
proof of combat experiences. Just another reason why?
Name: Hao
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/15/99
Time: 3:49:05 PM
Comments
I was a waitress at the Beach Club(80th General Support Group Compound) Danang and at
the 84th Engr Bn NCO club and ER1 NCO
club 70-72 if anyone remembers me drop me a line at Duke145266@aol.com. Peace - Hao
"Charlie"
Name: marc emerson
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 12/16/99
Time: 9:53:09 PM
Comments
i was an army mp in korat thailand jun 69 thru aug 70. got to udorn twice on convoy
escort. enjoyed your site, brought back alot of
memories!
Name: Patty Lanphere
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/16/99
Time: 11:41:03 PM
Comments
I did not read all of it yet, but I am going to recommend it to all who I know. I think
it is outstanding and important for everyone to see.
The writing is of top quality, and the most exellent since I read James Herriot.
Name: Tim Butz
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
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Date: 12/27/99
Time: 11:22:48 PM
Comments
12 TRS, Tan Son Nhut, 11/66-6/68
Name: Gregory C. Smith
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 12/27/99
Time: 11:24:00 PM
Comments
I haven/t looked at the whole site yet, but looks good already. I was stationed at Ubon
RTAFB, Sept72/april73 408 MMS Line delivery
section. Our Motto, YOU FRAG WE DRAG Looking for a lost friend who I worked with there
named JOHN GROOM. He/s from
New york. We both seperated from AF in 73. If anyone remembers? E-mail
gregory.smith@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Name: Phil Thornton
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/29/99
Time: 10:46:39 PM
Comments
Great site ! Without the REMFs us grunts would have been in big trouble. We depended on
them for everything and they never let us
down. A big THANKS to all of you.
Name: Robert L. Leonard
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/2/00
Time: 12:49:27 PM
Comments
This web site is very well done. I was in Udorn from 1967-1970 and from 1972 - 1975. I
especially enjoy the photographs. Thanks,
Bob
Name: Richard (Ric) Dickinson
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/4/00
Time: 3:24:48 PM
Comments
"Dog Man" 6200 Security Police Squadron, Sentry Dog Handler, Clark AB 69-70.
Real nice site, most don't know about REMF's and
others that were In Theater, not In Country. After 30 years I still remember.
Name: Shauna Quinn
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/4/00
Time: 4:46:15 PM
Comments
Name: John J. Carlin
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/4/00
Time: 7:23:15 PM
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I served at Utapao ab as a b-52 crew chief.have fond memories of
newland,freeland,banchan,Sattahip and pattaya beach.learned to
water ski in the gulf of Siam.any other 307th OMS vets wanna e-mail me b52crew@aol.com Sa
Wa Di
Name: Shauna Quinn
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Date: 1/7/00
Time: 5:24:26 PM
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Wow--this is a great reference for people seeking information on the Vietnam War. Your
stories provide a new perspective on the
disputed events of this conflict, and a steady voice that speaks with knowledge and
humility. Thank you for sharing your stories.
Name: Robert Thornton
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/12/00
Time: 11:01:34 PM
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An absolute first class website. Thanx on behalf of all the REMF, keep this site going.
Anyone who was on TSN AB (especially Camp
DuBeau) in 1970-71, contact me at lamigra1@juno.com.
Consider this URL.......saved! I'll be baaaaacckkkk.
Robert Thornton HHC 519th MI BN TSNAB 1970-71
Name: James V. Merlini
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Date: 1/13/00
Time: 1:55:45 PM
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After the war I was ignored for not being "in-country". Years later the
Alabama Vietnam Veterans of America state council voted me
veteran of the year for my fund-raising work for the Vietnam Women's Memorial. I was
promptly told by an in-country type that my
award should say "era". In some people's minds, you can't be a vet unless you
brought back some ears. And then, if you don't get
enough ears, you still aren't a vet.
M :-)
Name: WC Coyote-Tay
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 12
Date: 1/13/00
Time: 6:37:04 PM
Comments
Robert I told you the message board was the thing. Mr. James Merlini you hit the nail
on the head maybe we all needed a couple more
ears. Robert keep on keeping on WC.
Name: Ron Mack
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/13/00
Time: 11:40:20 PM
Comments
Thanks for a great site. Your commentary on being a REMF is excellent. I served in
Udorn '68-'69. You really brought back some
memories.
Name: smitty
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/14/00
Time: 12:54:27 AM
Comments
Great site! Thanks and WELCOME HOME BROTHER!! I served at Chu Lai with the 588th Maint
Co as a truck driver in 68-69. We
have started a reunion association for the 588th and searching for anyone who served with
the unit any time during its stay in country!
anyone who was with the unit can contact me at smids37@clnk.com
Name: John Kolsun
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Date: 1/17/00
Time: 7:08:48 AM
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World Wide Web Information Release
January 15, 2000
John Kolsun, a combat wounded and disabled Vietnam veteran, is pleased to announce the
release of a comprehensive collection of
Vietnam records to the World Wide Web. For immediate release, please point your browsers
to the following URL:
http://www.War-Records.com/
Here’s what you can expect to find in our Web pages:
A means to memorialize veterans, battles or events that are important to you while at the
same time keeping a memory alive. ? You
can view pictures, documents, citations, orders, letters, information, who helped,
research links, memorials, tributes, old newspaper
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Plantation, 201, Finance, File, Box, Radio, Bridge, Call, Sign, Gun. Province, NVA, VC,
If your research involves records of war, we’d like you to be able to find the
information you need in the War-Records Web pages. Our
pages are ready and waiting for you to view them.
For more information about the War-Records Web pages, please contact John Kolsun.
Name: Eileen Donnelly, Craigavon senior High School
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 5
Date: 1/21/00
Time: 6:11:10 PM
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Like the bamboo but my son says he can do yuour a better site-he says that to everyone thinks he's Bill Gates!
Name: Ed Morris
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/24/00
Time: 11:23:32 AM
Comments
You have a excellent and important site here. We need sites for all the unsung heros. God bless&SemperFi. USMC NAM/69-70
Name: Elizabeth Yates
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/24/00
Time: 2:27:03 PM
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You did a wounderfull job and i think you for that. My Grandfather was I WWII and he
was in the navy and he never said anyhting
about it at all to me.
sincerley elizabeth Yates
Name: Ritchey Graevell
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/28/00
Time: 7:22:56 PM
Comments
I was a remf also. stationed udorn 69 70. veit nam 68 69. Loved the country and the people. DIFM646@aol.com
Name: Michael J. Dunn
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Date: 1/29/00
Time: 8:50:29 AM
Comments
Great site. I was stationed at Takhli 355th FMS EB-66's 11/66-11/67
Name: Jeannie Gay
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/31/00
Time: 1:25:59 PM
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I am speechless,,,What an education this site was,,,Your willingness to share and
express your innermost thoughts and feelings and share
so many truths about this tragic war brings me to tears,,I am the wife of a Vietnam Vet
and I know what you speak of. You truly are a
HERO to me and I say to you from the deepest part of my heart,,,WELCOME HOME TO YOU AND
ALL YOUR BROTHERS AND
SISTERS AND YES,,,THANK YOU !!!! God Bless each and every one of you and I say,,,STAND
TALL AND STAND PROUD !!!!
Jeannie
Name: Jim Haskins
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Date: 2/4/00
Time: 10:30:56 AM
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I was an 05C20 Radio Teletype Operator with the 854th Signal Detachment attached to HHC
29th General Support Group, Long Binh
66-67. We were right next to Long Binh Jail (LBJ). Proud to be a REMF. Welcome home!!
Name: Rae Crumpler
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 2/9/00
Time: 5:20:47 PM
Comments
I have read your site. I have felt the same feelings. You have said what I have not
been able to say. You have done it well. Are you sure
we are not one and the same? You write with such power, feeling, and truth. I, too, say
'Thank you'. I spent some life in
Thailand,Philippines, and Vietnam over a ten year period ('66-'76 out of 27 yrs active
duty Air Force ('64-'90). Regrets are just
that...regrets. Rae
Name: bill taylor
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Date: 2/18/00
Time: 4:01:06 PM
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sreved with hq,hq.&svc brty 2/9 atry 4th inf div. 67&68. was in the rear for
about three months as mechanic,then went to A btry 2/9
arty in the field. Welcome Home.
Name: Gaither Reeves
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Date: 2/18/00
Time: 9:51:26 PM
Comments
I was there
. Name:
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Date: 2/18/00
Time: 11:08:07 PM
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What a great looking site! In Mar 69 My friend and I bicycled from Udorn RTAFB down to
Khumpahwapi. We stopped at Ramasun for
some cokes and were suprised to see how well army personel lived! I revisted Udorn several
years ago and on the way up I looked for
Ramasun. Only flat cement slabs wehere the barrakes used to be were visible.
Name: VINCE WUWERT
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 2/20/00
Time: 7:19:34 PM
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bOB ...GREAT SITE...ENJOYED THE PICTURES ONCE AGAIN.... VINCE WUWERT DET4, 6922ND
" A" FLIGHT 292X1
APRIL OF 68-MARCH OF 69
Name: JamesT.ButlerJR.
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 0
Date:
2/27/00
Time:
6:05:32 AM
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i was in the bush all the time i was over there.didn't care much for REMF....remf took
stuff people in bush need.i was MARINE
FORCE RECON . out of da nang. just down the hill from freedom hill.SEMPER FI...
Name: sam
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Date: 3/3/00
Time: 1:01:47 PM
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just wanna drop say hi. well i was searching for the vietnam war. and i found somethin that is so intresting.
Name: Patrick Dwyer
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 3/4/00
Time: 2:52:20 PM
Comments
Nice job on the site I was "offshore assets"..7th Fleet Uss Hancock CVA-19
flight deck corpsman with Vaq135 det 5 "The Whales
(A3B) Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron,,1973 Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, USN
1968'-74'...Don't forget the fleet there was 500,000
plus Navy personnel in direct or support on Yankee station. The Uss Hancock And the
Oriskany are tied for the most line periods on
yankee station during the viet nam war. Good luck to you and keep up the good work. As i
have told others who are disrespectful of the
remf's "don't diminish my service due to the severity of yours" or " I was
not in Canada"...LOL...Pat dwyer Hm2/USN
Name: Rich Connors
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 3/7/00
Time: 10:57:37 PM
Comments
Good site, was there in '71-'72 8th Spec Ops, Bien Hoa AB
Name: Tom Warner
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 3/11/00
Time: 1:49:35 PM
Comments
Brought back many memories.
Name: Mike Drew
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 3/12/00
Time: 2:58:18 PM
Comments
Job well done.
Name: bill taylor
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: ?
Date: 3/13/00
Time: 7:48:56 PM
Comments
looking for Richard Johnson from Minn. was with Hqs & Svc. Btry 2/9 Arty 4Th INF 67&68.
Name: Marvin Mathiak
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/18/00
Time: 6:55:49 PM
Comments
Great site! The last part of my tour was also as a REMF and having seen both sides of
the street, will never lose my appreciation for the
REMFs supporting combat troops. I will also never forget how I would have done literally
anything to keep my REMF status rather than
being sent back into the bush. I think it is important to remind everybody that the vast
majority of people in Southeast Asia were
REMFs, not combat troops, and that the REMFs were the ones who made everything possible
and made it possible for the combat
troops to keep functioning.
Name: Charlie Logue
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/18/00
Time: 8:24:43 PM
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I was with the 483rd GEEIA Squadron based a Korat RTAFB from Jan67 to Jan68 when I went
to the 620th TCS Det.1 at Dong Ha,
RVN and also at Monkey Mountain outside of DaNang. While in Thailand I went TDY installing
Comsec equipment at Tahkli, Udorn,
Ubon and NKP. I wouldn't trade that year(1967) for anything. The contrast of my two tours
in SEA were like day and night. Peace,
Charlie Logue...crypto repair/installation
Name: Eugene Koster
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/19/00
Time: 1:29:35 PM
Comments
The Viet-REMF is truly a wonderful site to honor all Vietnam veterans. I served as a
Crew Cheif on a UH-1H Helicopter with C Troop
2/17 Cav in the Northern I corp. during 69-70, and I seen more than my share of combat. I
would have never traded places with any
grunt on the ground but when we got shot at flying we had no place to hide. We must
remember today that how ever we served we
were all Brother and Sisters in Arms. At any time during our tour of duty we could have
been killed. Maybe not in a fire fight but from
incoming rocket or morter fire. Let us never forget each other, God knows the rest of this
country has prayed for years that we would
just go away so they could forget US! Again Great Job, Keep up the good work.
Name: Rick Francona
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/22/00
Time: 10:33:53 AM
Comments
Great site, Bob, from a fellow former Air Force linguist. Appreciate the comment about
orbiting over Cambodia in the back of "cargo"
plane. Thanks.
Name: DOUGLAS E. GREENWOOD/AKA-MINNOW
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 3/23/00
Time: 2:19:49 PM
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I ALSO SERVED IN THAILAND IN THE SECURITY POLICE/K-9. WAS ASSIGNED TO KORAT AND UDORN.
LOOKING
FOR PEPE OR MUNCH TO SAY HI, THEY WERE ALSO IN K-9 (GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT)
Name:
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Date: 3/25/00
Time: 4:48:16 PM
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Name: Ray Simmons USAFSS 1967-1977
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/26/00
Time: 12:23:10 PM
Comments
Enjoyed the memories of Ramasun having been one of the last U.S. to serve there, only
13 people remained when I left in 1976. Sorry I
couldn't have stayed longer. Great site, and I applaud your work.
Name: Patchara Duncan
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 08
Date: 3/28/00
Time: 1:36:20 AM
Comments
God Bless you sir and your child that you left behind in Thailand!
Name: aVINCE WUWERT
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 3/28/00
Time: 5:06:36 PM
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BOB, YOU ARE A G REAT AMERICAN...THANKS FOR MAKING ME REALILZE MY SERVICE IN THAILAND
WAS NOT IN
VAIN..AND IT WAS HONORABLE...GOD BLESS YA.. VINCE WUWERT DET-4 6922ND SW RAMASUN STATION
1968&69
USAF/SECURITY SERVICE
Name: Ed Lyons (DoorGunner)
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Date: 3/28/00
Time: 10:41:11 PM
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Great site I'm still checking it out SOOOOOOOooooooFar so good :o)Here something for
you:AN IRISH BLESSING May the road rise
to meet you . May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.TET OFFENSIVE 1968
January 31,1968 God Bless Troop C 3/4
Cavalry 25th.Infantry Division,For out them Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Would have been over
Run.I'm Honored to Have Supported them
There Co.B 25th.Avn.Bn Diamond Head Gunship Doorgunner Ed Lyons.My
URL:http://www.megabits.net/~bigfoot
U.S.ARMY COMBAT VETERAN 25th.Infantry Division "Tropic Lighting"THE WORLD'S
GREATEST COMBAT DIVISION
VIETNAM 1966 TO 1970 CAMBODIA 25TH.FOREVER THE U.S.ARMY'S "PACIFIC FIRE BRIGADE"
My Wife home Page: http://www.megabits.net/~bigfoot/little.html
Check her site out Sign her Guest Book Thank you As Gen. MacArthur Said old Soldiers never
Die,they just get a computer!!!!!!than go
nut's and go around signing guestbooks LOL and I shall return. Ed :)
Name: Rich
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 4/3/00
Time: 11:44:35 PM
Comments
What a great site to come across to remind us all what honorable men we were during the
war...And still are. Rich fmf corpsman
1968-69
Name: Kathy
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 4/8/00
Time: 10:06:05 AM
Comments
Bob, Can't tell you how much I've learned! When you get "Patchara's Story" up, I definitely want to read it!
Name: Ross Tarvin
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 4/10/00
Time: 1:01:44 PM
Comments
I enjoyed your site and can relate to everything you have said. I served in the
U.S.Army Security Agency during 1955-56-57 and was
MOS 058.2. We were stationed in Herzo Base Germany. We of course never saw action and of
course Korea was to be the last war
ever !
Name: john brennan
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 4/17/00
Time: 9:36:44 AM
Comments
Alright, it's about time us Remington Raiders get a forum for sharing our memoirs and
post-war thoughts. Great idea! I was a REMF
with the Army in the Mekong Delta attached to an helicopter unit, 1970-71. I'll be back
later with more. JB
Name: Molly Moody
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Date: 4/21/00
Time: 10:56:37 PM
Comments
Found your site on another page and wrote it down to check out when I had time. Very interesting and educational.
Name: Joe Nolin
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 4/25/00
Time: 2:41:49 AM
Comments
Some of your photos could have been of Ubon 1969. The Samlor's and street scene's all
look vaguely familar. Great pictures and
detailed descriptions. Thanks for a great site well done. Regards, Joe. [email>
jolin74@yahoo.com]
Name: KEN BROOKSHIRE
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Date: 4/27/00
Time: 2:17:01 PM
Comments
NICE SITE, WELL DONE, WISH YOU HAD MORE PHOTOS THOUGH. THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU
AND YOUR
BUDDIES WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM. IN 1968 I WAS 6 YRS OLD AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT YOU GUYS WERE
GOING
THROUGH. AMERICA THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.
Name: Stephen E. Burr
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 4/29/00
Time: 10:16:28 PM
Comments
I served with the 483EIS(GEEIA) out of KoratRTAFB from 11-70 until 1-72, and with the
1987CommSq at NakhonPhanom from
11-74 until 10-29-75, when this glorious AFB was officially shut down. I was
crypto/maint(afsc306), and would want to be in touch with
any Vet who remembers these times,places, and outragious events/missions that happened.
Kindly e-mail me at seburr@cooke.net Or if
you reconize me, call 940-665-2700 at 1901Buck Street, Gainesville,Texas 76240. James J.
Hunter are you there Bro?
Name: Dennis Markey
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 08
Date: 4/30/00
Time: 4:25:06 PM
Comments
Udorn '70-'72, total two yrs. 05H, Morse Intercept. Taught English at Wittiarai Kroo
Udorn. Very good site with an uncommon
sensitivity to all involved in that war. I noticed Patchara posted 03/28/00 and assume her
story went up only recently also. Excellent first
half. Through my Thai friends and tendency to run 'lonewolf' I became fluent in Thai and
bore witness to some pretty intense stories as
told to me by the Thai people to include slavery, murder, kidnap and other forms of
betrayal. Personal experience includes being mugged
with knife at throat and witnessed assassination of Chinese moneylender outside of the
police station in Udorn, no less. As Patchara's
story reveals, Asian society can be very insular, racist and exceptionally cruel. The
Chinese nickname for caucasians is 'white ghost'. My
stay was also leavened with many instances of friendship and humor. Will contact you about
possibility of posting them. Dennis aka
Gam Dang
Name: Elizabeth M. Pepe
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 5/2/00
Time: 12:05:45 PM
Comments
Thank you for this site I lerned alot. I am 14 and I am doing this project by chose
because I am very interested in this war particeraly.
So thank you very much.
Name:
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Date: 5/3/00
Time: 7:57:48 AM
Comments
Bob, Just started to read the story regarding the Bui Doi...very good story and a
familiar one too. Keep up the good work. From a fellow
Able Flight vet from Det-4,6922 SW USAF/Security Service /April of 68 until March of 69.
Vince Wuwert Toledo Ohio
Name:
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Date: 5/3/00
Time: 9:52:57 PM
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I served with the 621st tcs at udorn rtafb from dec 1969 to dec 1970.i rate the viet-remf as a 10.
Name:
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Date: 5/3/00
Time: 9:54:23 PM
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I served with the 621st tcs at udorn rtafb from dec 1969 to dec 1970.i rate the viet-remf as a 10.my name is james l sprouse.
Name: Ronald A. (Ron) Ramsay
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 5/7/00
Time: 6:02:21 PM
Comments
I joined the USAF Sept. 66.Got out Sept.70 Spent one year at Lowry AFB going to Weapons
Control Systems school. Went to Eglin
AFB for two years in the 4533rd test squadron. Went fron there to Ubon RTAFB Thailand in
Sept. 69 to Sept 70. Worked in the WCS
shop. Very glad to find your site. I have many pictures of Ubon RTAFB and downtown Ubon.
E-mail ronr@alltel.net Would like to
swap pictures with someone.
Name: Georgia Elkins
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 5/8/00
Time: 8:25:07 PM
Comments
I had an uncle who fought for his life in the Veitnam War, and to me any one who fought
in that war are Gardian Angels who protected
my family. To them my hat is off. You see I'm 28 yrs. old, and know really nothing about
this war. I wrote a senior term paper on the
cause and effects of the Veitnam War on the soldiers and families. Now, I've met a friend
at work who fought in that war also. He told
me things that I could not believe. Things my uncle wouldn't even speak of. I was very
shocked and very angry. I know how you feel
(sort of) and feel your anger. Because of this person I am now researching more and more,
in hopes to write a book along the same
topic, but on the side of you guys. I enjoyed your site, and thank you for the
information. I also want to THANK all the people who
fought in that war for saving my future. Now maybe I can help you in receiving the respect
and gradittude and Thanks that ya'll deserve.
THANK YOU MY GAURDIAN ANGEL'S, for saving my life and the lives of my family members.
Name: BILL PIMENTAL
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 5/25/00
Time: 10:27:22 PM
Comments
SERVED WITH 6251 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP- MUNITIONS BOMB DUMP AND LINE DELIVERY AT BEIN
HOA AIR
BASE 71-72 LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE GUYS THAT WERE THERE ITS BEEN 29 YEARS.
Name: Darrol L. Brown
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 5/26/00
Time: 5:41:45 PM
Comments
Thanks for the site. It brings back a ton of memories. I spent May 72 to Mar of 73 at
Nan Sung with the 6924th on Dawg flight. The
guard towers were gone by then and the Flare 11 was up and running. What a great place to
be for "zoomies", no duty and
air-conditioned barracks. Too bad it was a "grunt" chow hall. db
Name: Sharina
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 5/27/00
Time: 8:42:35 AM
Comments
Thank you so much Mr Wheatley. Your website is most excellent and has helped me alot
with my assignment and i will be coming here
alot. Thank you for your time.
Name: Mike Halvorsen
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 6/2/00
Time: 11:50:01 PM
Comments
My only objections are that the text is "jes' a wee bit wide" for my screen
and all that scrolling is a pain in the ass...that, and the fact that
you seem to have no submissions from us ex-swabbies...but, what the hell, it's a damn good
site. Congrats and thanks!
Name: Ghandi!
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: --
Date: 6/7/00
Time: 9:16:42 PM
Comments
if anyone wants to see a really good webpage about REMF's go to: http://www.homestead.com/remf/homepage.html see you there!
Name: terry a. holliday/3/187,c.co.inf./101st -- WI.
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/8/00
Time: 12:51:09 PM
Comments
thank you for refreshing me,of some of the things we went through.it took me 18
years,to get my head screwed on straight,after 1971
one question [why did the love of my country, turn into a shit train with no
track??????????
Name: Jean Sumrall
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/18/00
Time: 6:57:19 PM
Comments
Was at NKP from 4/75 to 10/75. Was in 56th CAMS(OMS). Worked in the phase docks on the OV-10. Keep up the good work.
Name: Roger Adams
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/18/00
Time: 9:06:21 PM
Comments
Hi, I was in vietnam 1965 to 1966. I served with the 173rd Airborne. The 173rd was not
afraid to mix it up with any of those
communist bastards. We did our job and I must say we did it well. But with out the men and
women of the REMF we would have been
stoped in our tracks. We do owe you a lot. And I want to thank all of you that did not
have to face the VC EYE BALL TO EYE BALL.
We would not have won all of our battles had it not been for rear support. Once again
THANK ALL OF YOU!!! I do love your site and
keep up the good work. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY Roger
Name: John Ellis
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/20/00
Time: 2:57:27 PM
Comments
Really enjoy your site. I was an aircraft electrician at Utapao Jan-Dec 72, Ubon
Feb-Sep 73, and Korat Jan-Dec 74. Little did I know at
that time where the munitions and firepower were really going.
Name: MICHAEL G. ALLEN
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 6/26/00
Time: 1:16:18 PM
Comments
GREAT JOB I WAS AT STATION AT NKP 3/72-3/73 WITH THE 56TH SPS
Name: Rich Glosser
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/28/00
Time: 7:47:10 PM
Comments
Served in Thailand at NKP assigned to Task Force Alpha. Enjoyed your site, not your
personal experience with your Tee Lok. Not
much else I can say.
Name: Mike Marsalis - Seiling, OK
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 6/29/00
Time: 9:50:42 PM
Comments
I enjoyed your site. I served in the USAF as a 292X1 from 1968 to 1972 - part of the
time I was in the 6924th Scty Sq in Da Nang,
Vietnam and Thailand. I appreciated your essay and wish you God speed. I know how I feel
and it is nice to know that others feel the
same way. I wouldn't take anything for my Southeast Asia experience, but would not ever
want to do it again. As a grandfather, things
are much different. Keep up the good work!
Name: Tom Shanks
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/11/00
Time: 10:39:25 AM
Comments
I was also a REMF although in 'Nam at Nha Trang AB and Camrahn (can't remember how to
spell it!)Bay AB as a radar technician on
C-130's from the 38th TAS out of Langley AFB, Va. We ended up in Japan as part of an
advance maintenance team after the USS
Pueblo was captured by the North Koreans. How the hell we ended up "in country"
is still a mystery (from the 5 sided Squirrel Cage, I
guess). Spent a glorious 6 months TDY to 'Nam. Anyway, just wanted to congratulate you on
an outstanding site. Thanks...
Name: Ken Cianfrini
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/12/00
Time: 11:08:09 PM
Comments
Thank You. In MACV-AG Personnel 02/69-01/70, assignment clerk for sr. NCO's. Bad guilt
trips for many years about not being in
field but sending others out. I think I know who Major L. was in Hutchinson's story. Yes,
he was a jerk (like Maj. Burns in MASH ).
Thanks again for reminding me that I wasn't the only REMF over there.
Name: Dave "Quay" Peter
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 1
Date: 7/13/00
Time: 2:49:01 AM
Comments
Great site, was a 202 AN/URC-53 Operator at the 6924 Scty Sq Ramasun Station Thailand
from Dec 74 until we got kicked out 21
March 76. Thanks for bringing back alot of fond memories.
Name: Dave Peter
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/13/00
Time: 2:53:40 AM
Comments
Sorry didn't get the 0 in on my rating wanted to correct that great site. Would love to
hear from anyone who served at Ramasun Station,
email me at davepnlv@earthlink.net
Name: RITCHEY GRAEVELL
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/13/00
Time: 7:50:13 PM
Comments
REMF tuyhoa rvn 69-70 udorn thialand 70-71 anyone out there remember me get in touch. SSGT USAF
Name: Lee Parmeter
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/14/00
Time: 1:55:51 PM
Comments
620th TCS Monkey Mountain from Feb 72 to March 73. NCOIC of the GATR Site. Lots of stories. Lee Parmeter Biloxi, Ms.
Name: Steve Woods
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 7/17/00
Time: 8:07:15 PM
Comments
Excellent cover my friend. My name is Steve Woods. I happened upon your site while
doing research into my Uncles service with Air
America. His name was Glen Woods. It was he that was the Air America
"sharpshooter" whom downed the AH-2 Colt bombing LS-85
on January 12, 1968. My Uncle was KIA later in August 12, 1969. I have very recently found
information stating that his helo was
downed by a bomb planted by Laotian mercenaries for his part in his protection of LS-85.
My thanks for your kind remarks describing
my Uncles' "Surrealistic dogfight". For your information the weapon he used was
a sub-machinegun, small enough to fit into his
briefcase because he was afraid of lossing his job had he been found carring a weapon. I
am especially proud of his courage. Best
Regards - Steve
Name: David Pompili
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 5
Date: 7/20/00
Time: 9:47:04 AM
Comments
We all had jobs to do and they were all interdependant. Thanks to all of you, those who
fought and those who supported the fight. No
thanks to the politicians who helped us die without reason.
Name: VIRGIL ADAMS
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 7/24/00
Time: 6:21:11 PM
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I WAS WITH HQ MACV ANNEX, DURING FEB 68 TILL NOV 69 AS A RADIO OPERATOR AND NIGHT DUTY!
ANYONE
KNOWING OF MYSELF OR MY HQ, LET ME KNOW. AS MOST VETS, WE DIDN'T GET THE SUPPORT WE NEEDED
WHEN WE RETURNED HOME, AND ALL I CAN SAY IS HATS OFF TO ALL WHO SERVED, AND GOD BLESS THEM
ALL
MY EMAIL IS virgiladams@earthlink.net
Name: Ken (Rob) Roberts 630th ord co 68-69
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 8/5/00
Time: 5:31:05 PM
Comments
I often wonder about the friends left behind , the day I left, almost like every other
day in country , except different. Strangely alone,
detached , sureal yet so familiar. 31 years but still close and vivid. I hope they have
all been well these long years.
Name: Phil Pearce
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 8/6/00
Time: 7:40:05 PM
Comments
An excellent website, and one that grabbed me and flung me back in time to my year in
Udorn. I joined the USAF in March, 1965. I
think it was about April of 1966 that I arrived in Bangkok, spent 3 nights at the Royal
Hotel, and then boarded the flight to Udorn, once
used by the Japanese, it was said, in WW!!. I was in the 432 TRW as an Electronic Warfare
Repairman, spent many many days and
nights on the flightline working on RF4Cs, RF101s, F-104s, and some other stuff. Would
love to hear from any others that were there. I
used to go up to Nong Khai on the Mekong quite often, and I remember a samll base on the
side of the the road near a checkpoint on
the way up, wonder if that was where you were stationed. This was one of the best years of
my life, what memories! Thanks for
bringing them back again, and congratulations on your very good style of writing.
ppearce1@bellsouth.net
Name: Bob Coffman
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 8/7/00
Time: 10:16:40 AM
Comments
I was at ubon 73/74 with the 8th oms.crew chief of F-4D 66-7505.would like to hear from
anyone that was there during this time.I
helped launch the last F-4 flight to leave ubon.my e mail address is
jobobcoffman@hotmail.com.Bob you have done a great service for
all the behind the scenes troops that supported the guys up front. THANKS
Name:
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 8/7/00
Time: 4:35:46 PM
Comments
Hi. Great site. I served as a weapons tech with the 8th &13th Bomb Sqs.At Danang
and Phan Rang in 66&67. Loaded more bombs and
Napalm than I care to remember. Have had grunts come up and thank me for helping to pull
them out of some nasty mixes. Keep up the
good work! Stay well. John D.
Name: Bob Coffman
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 8/8/00
Time: 2:22:34 PM
Comments
I Wanted To Update My New Address bobcoffman@hot mail.com.Again Thanks Bob For This Web Site It Means So Much
Name: Robert L. Leonard
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 8/14/00
Time: 8:58:18 AM
Comments
Very well done. I came here through a link you included in e-mail to TLC Brotherhood. I
served with Air America as Chief of Security
for several years. About half of those years were in Udorn.
Name: Terry W. Colvin
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 8/14/00
Time: 3:14:04 PM
Comments
Seeking anyone stationed at or near Camp Samae San or at or near Phu Mu Signal Site
(near Mukdahan in NE Thailand). Anyone else
who cares to correspond is more than welcome. Oh, yeah, the site is great. Any pictures of
the FLR-9 "elephant cage" antenna? Terry
W. Colvin in Sierra Vista, Arizona at < fortean1@frontiernet.net >.
Name: Terry Sandman
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 8/19/00
Time: 5:52:23 AM
Comments
I served with the 366th SPS, Danang AB, Vietnam, July 1966 - Sept. 1966 and the
Security Police Detachment, Det.1, 620th TCS,
Dong Ha AB, Vietnam, Oct. 1966 - July 1967.
Dong Ha was part of what was known as "Leatherneck Square" which was four Marine
bases near the DMZ in Quang Tri Province.
The bases were Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Con Thien and Gio Lin. Dong Ha AB had 2 Air Force radar
sites, "Waterboy" and "Sky Spot"
which directed bombing missions. While at Dong Ha, I experienced a lot of incoming from
NVA 122mm and 140mm rockets and
130mm and 152mm artillery dug into the DMZ. I witnessed 2 SAM missile launches from the
DMZ by the NVA and one aircraft shot
down. There were B52 Arclight bombing missions near our base with many directed at the NVA
buildup in the DMZ. The Security
Police Detachment provided perimeter security as well as gate entry posts. The perimeter
bunker positions had M-60 machins guns,
M-79 grenade launchers, M-16's, Claymore mines, and a mine field in front of the bunker
positions. I have lost contact with most of the
guys I served with there and my memory of that time is fading somewhat with the passing
years.
Name: Herk Randall
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/4/00
Time: 3:55:56 PM
Comments
Was Stationed on Monkey Mt. from May '69 thru May '70. We kicked the Marines off the
Mt. in 1969 cause when they got fired up at
the NCO club, they become more dangerous then the VC. Also spent 2 months on Hon Tre
Island of the coast of Nha Trang. Enjoyed
your web site.
Name: John Vickers
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/9/00
Time: 10:39:44 AM
Comments
What a great job you have done. I am A REMF also, being at Korat AB 69-70. I certainly
don't pretend it was more than it was and I
don't have many fond memories of my time there. Also, I was born and raised in Cambridge,
MD, on the Shore. Sure miss those
steamed hard crabs. I will be coming back to your site often. Thanks.
Name: 1SG Pate Miranda
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/11/00
Time: 2:42:11 PM
Comments
To all Mississippi Vets: I’d like to invite you to join the Mississippi State
Guard. We are not the National Guard. We are volunteer troops
who serve under the command of the governor of the state and cannot be ordered to serve
outside the state. We can be called up for
service in floods, hurricanes, tornados, civil unrest or other disasters. We serve without
pay unless called up for active duty. We buy our
own uniforms and pay our own way to drills and summer camp. We have a Saturday only drill
once a quarter and a weekend only
summer camp. Vets will be given their last rank on their DD 214 and those that do well
will be considered for promotion or commissions
each year. We have fun and meet interesting people with similar backgrounds and interests
in the unit. Our training is designed to render
aid in emergencies. There are no physical requirements or written tests to enlist. Some of
have disabilities but we can still offer valuable
help. Age accepted is from 17-62. If you are over 62, a waiver can be obtained. Cut and
paste this web site and look us over:
http://communities.msn.com/MississippiStateGuard Thanks, 1SG Pate Miranda
Name: Leon H. Meyer, Msgt/USAF Ret.
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/12/00
Time: 4:10:01 PM
Comments
Great site. I was at Udorn 71-72 with the 432TFW and Utapao 72-73-74. Many very good
memories. Best wishes to all the "AMMO"
troops past and present(IYAAYAS).
Name: Bob Harris
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/17/00
Time: 3:15:10 PM
Comments
Bob: I think you have a great website. I was deleting some my files today and opened
your old letter to the TLCB. Somehow, before, I
didn't go to your website. I did this time, and am very glad I did. Mail is so heavy some
time, I fail to read it close enough. I really
enjoyed sharing your experiences and photo's. Great work Brother. Bob Harris, TSgt Ret
USAF NKP May 66 to May 67
Name: MAJ Israel E Height
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 8
Date: 9/19/00
Time: 11:16:26 AM
Comments
Surprised to see all of this after all these years. My tour at Udorn was July 1968 - August 1969. israel.height@gte.net
Name: Dennis R. Browne
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/24/00
Time: 12:23:52 PM
Comments
The site and your excellent writing are both outstanding. A job well done!! Welcome Home.
Name: Phil Bonner
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 9/24/00
Time: 4:30:12 PM
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While workig with the4 U.S. Consulate, Udorn Thailand, 1979-1981, I did volunteer work
for the Pearl S. Buck Foundation which helps
the children of American fathers that were left behind in throughout Asia, and who are
severely discriminated against in their countries of
birth due to their American heritage. In Thailand the children had no citizenship and no
public education and health benefits thereof.
In 1981 I became the first JVA VN Amerasian caseworker working with a Consular officer at
the Orderly Departure Program, American
Embassy, Bangkok. At present anyone who appears to be of mixed Western/Asian heritage can
qualify withtheir families for U.S.
Resettlement with the support of various church groups.
Amerasian children in other countries have no such option. Patchara must have been adopted
to obtain the documentation for her
international travel.
I urge anyone who is moved by the plight of these children to contact the Pearl S. Buck
Foundation which has a website.
Phil Bonner
Name: Phil Bonner plpb@earthlink.net
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/24/00
Time: 4:45:57 PM
Comments
From 1979-1981, while working at the Consulate, Udorn, I did volunteer work for the
Peal S. Buck Foundation which provides
sponsored caring for the fatherless children of Americans that had served in Asian
countries.
Sponsors send donations that translate into medical care, personal hygiene items and
clothing and rudimentary schooling for the kids
who, due to their non-citizen status, were precluded from attending the public schools.
(Unlike most countries where citizenship derives
from the mother, in Thailand citizenship is derived from the father).
From 1981-1982, I worked with a Consular officer at the Orderly Departure Program, U.S.
Embassy, Bangkok. We broadcast requests
over Voice of America for the VN mothers of Amerasians to mail us data that could identify
the alleged fathers of their children. At the
beginning, we could resettle only those few children whose fathers filed affidavits of
paternity on their behalf.
We were able to establish the U.S. paternity of only about 80 of about 10,000 claims. In
many cases the mothers feared NVA reprisals
and upon the 1975 takeover, destroyed all documentary links to the U.S.father.
Contrary to the widespread belief that these children were born of prostitutes impregnated
by short timing GI's out on a night on the
town, we learned from thousands of mothers' letters that the majority of Amerasians were
born of longterm cohabitation relationships.
Abortion is legal and widely practiced in Asia and you just did not see many pregnant
working gals out at the bars. Only the "kept"
women could afford the risk of babies.
The majority of Amerasian children were born of fathers assigned to rear echelon positions
who could afford a hootch and a live-in
girfriend. We found that most children were born to the more senior ranking military,
State Dept. and Contract worker Americans
stationed in and around Saigon; not to GI's fresh from the field out rip roaring around
town.
Likewise, most children were not abandoned out-right. The saved letters from the fathers
indicated that in many cases there were years
of communication and support from the father - hopes of return and resumption of the
relationship - before the bamboo curtain fell in
1975 and the mothers had to fend for themselves.
The U.S. military did all in it's power to dissuade GI's from entering into marriages
including procedures to obtain permission to marry
that entailed numerous anti-marriage lectures from every level of command.
In contrast, when the French military and colonial administrators departed, they had taken
with them all of the Eurasian children that
they could. Still working under a misconception the U.S. Congress feared that hooker
mothers would be immigrating to the U.S., and
refused to give the children blanket refugee status to resettle to the U.S.
Finally, in 1983 as the true nature of the relationships that produced the Amerasians came
to light, Congress approved refugee status for
all children who appeared to be Amerasian. However it was way too late for many who had
been born over ten years prior and had
suffered terrible abuse. For example, in not just a few cases, arrangements had to be made
for the anal reconstruction of the teenage
kids.
The VN Amerasians are being resettled but the Thai Amerasians and their mothers may still
need a lot of help.
VFW Post 10249, (AFTN Memorial post, Udorn, Thailand), does all kinds of charity work in
NE Thailand where the majority of
airbases were situated and where most of the Thai Amerasians are located.
The VFW could connect with the Pearl S. Buck Foundation to see if anything more can be
done. Anyone interested in seeing what can
be done?http://www.khonkaen.com/vfw/
In addition to Thailand, the Pearl S. Buck Foundation has projects for children in
Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Korea, China and
Taiwan. For more info click http://www.pearl-s-buck.org/psbi/
Name: Natalie Reynolds
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 9/30/00
Time: 5:54:55 PM
Comments
Thanks for a great page. It was an honour for me to browse through a sector of ones
life in the war. I think you should be very proud of
your page and the art that you have. Thankyou for showing me a brilliant page.
Name: Vince Wuwert/Toledo Ohio
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 15
Date: 10/1/00
Time: 9:31:21 AM
Comments
Bob, I always enjoy reading the comments and have the utmost respect for them.. They
are so true! I was in England for a
USAF/SS-ESC reunion at Chicksands. There is something unique and touching when the band
played the American National Anthem
and all the old vets stood at attention and saluted. Proud to have been a part of it, and
proud to have been in Thailand with Det4,
6922SW in 68&69. Keep up the good work brother. And anyone who served in the Udorn
Thailand area should be a member of VFW
#10249! God Bless ya, and God Bless America!
Name: MIlton M. Perry III "Matt"
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/2/00
Time: 9:29:12 PM
Comments
Your page is quite good, thank you. I am the sole son a father that served in Vietnam
for one year only to return home and be murdered
shortly afterwards. I was 2 years old when my father was murdered. I have many questions
about my father's service in the Air Force.
His name, Milton Perry II, I believed he served in Bien Hoa, maybe in the 6251
SPS.?Admittedly, I am very naive about the military
and this was not discussed as I grew up. Anyone that could help me find info about my
father or actually served with him would be
appreciated beyond words to help me. please mail me at: matt_the_sledge@yahoo.com. Thank
you to all who served.
Name: Herb "Ghostman",,,Neeland II
I found Viet-REMF by: Other
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 12
Date: 10/7/00
Time: 11:57:21 AM
Comments
Hey Bob,,,just the ole "Ghostman", again. This was my last stop. I finished
everything. I used a half a box a Kleenex. I will enjoy, and
treasure being a part of such an "Elite" bunch of Brothers, and Sisters.....Your
Brother,,,,Herb
Name: Kim Huckaby
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 12
Date: 10/12/00
Time: 9:59:35 PM
Comments
My sweet brother-in-law is "GHOSTMAN", Herb Neeland. He told me about this
site. I read his stories and many of the others. I am so
proud of him and all the REMF vets. I will return to this site often. Thank you for having
this site for them....for us who stayed in "The
World". We will NOT forget!
Name: MAYS
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Date: 10/23/00
Time: 11:26:23 PM
Comments
Name: Maitland J, Gunderson USAF Ret.
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/26/00
Time: 10:21:52 PM
Comments
Served as Weapons Director Staff Officer (Operations Officer)from 68-69'. Our call sign
Panama was known by the aircrews as a radar
facility with many missions. I'm glad it's all over and hope we accomplished something in
our efforts.
Name: David L Gibson
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 10/27/00
Time: 9:17:48 PM
Comments
I enjoyed looking at your web site. My name is David L Gibson and I served with the
Americal Division, 198th LIB, 1/6 Bat., Co. D
2nd Platoon, Chu Lai, Lz Bayonet Nov 68-69. I have been searching for any of the guys that
served with me and sure would like to find
them. Maybe they will see this web site.
Name: Robert M. Hinckley
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 10/31/00
Time: 10:17:24 PM
Comments
I served with the USN MCB#3 at NKP when we built the initial airstrip, overruns and the
parking aprons. I think your site is excellent
and it is good to get together with fellow vets who were there "working their butts
off" in other words we all served our country when it
called us.
Name: Calvin "Sonny" Ray
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 1
Date: 11/3/00
Time: 8:08:16 PM
Comments
I rate you a 1 as "number 10" was a derogatory label. I don't remember you
but we apparently were at the same installations at the same
time. I was a 202 (Able Flight) at Onna Point 10/66 thru 3/68 and then at Ramassan 3/68
till 12/24/68. Your recollections are vivid and
accurate. Glad someone "wrote it down".
Name: S. Marc Fistick
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/5/00
Time: 9:33:56 AM
Comments
Good job! I was a "relitavely" safe artilleryman in the Iron Triangle. Hope I was of some help to the Grunts in the bush! Thanks
Name: Kenneth R. (Dick) Bower
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/7/00
Time: 2:25:00 PM
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Thanks for making me remember that every job was important. I served as a Satellite
Communications Station MSC-46 tech at Clark in
66 and Ft. Buckner 66-68 and 74-75 and at the TSC-54 Satcom site at U-Tapao in 71-72 along
with being Site Chief of the Microwave
site at Sriracha also in 72. I also served in White House Comm at the Defense
Communications Agency Operations Control Center from
68-71 and 72-74. All were in support of the Viet Nam War. I did get an opportunity to lay
some sensors on trails in Laos, and Cambodia
but for the most part I was one of the fortunate peeps who just did his assigned job and
prayed for peace each and every day. And I still
return to Thailand almost every year. Married a wonderful Thai lady in 1995 and we moved
to San Antonio TX in 1996 and on to
Yuma AZ in 1997. Will probably retire in Thailand sometime within the next 30 months.
Kenneth R. Dick Bower SFC USA Ret. kenandlat@aol.com
Name: Mark Johnson
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 11/16/00
Time: 4:43:18 PM
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Hey Bob,
I was with the 1/79th Arty, 7th Infantry Division Korea, 67-68. I was there during the
Pueblo Incident and the Blue House Raid. In Nam
I was with the 972d Sig Bn, 1st Sig Bde mostly at Long Bihn but many convoy's in the
Delta. I share your feelings about the Grunts but
I also know that many other served in other ways. Good idea for a web site!
Name: James J. (Sonny) Francis
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/16/00
Time: 11:18:18 PM
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Very well done.... Did a tour (5/67-5/68) with the 620th TCS on Monkey Mountain as a
Tech Controller supporting the "Panama" and
"Motel" operations as well as keeping our MARS (AI8AM) on the air. It was great
seeing other "Wooly Boogers" from the "Mountain of
Vigilance" sign your registry. After more than 30 years I still remember the faces
but sadly the names are long gone.
jjflash1@bellsouth.net
Name: Robert Ashpole
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/18/00
Time: 8:43:21 PM
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I'm an F-16 crewchief with the 23 FS, stationed in Spangdahlem AB Germany. Allthough i
can never fully understand what it must of
felt like during Vietnam, this web site has given me a better understanding of what it
would of been like for me. Afterall I could be
considered a modern day REMF. Thank you for the insight.
robert.ashpole@spangdahlem.af.mil
Name: Jerri Haaven Pester
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/19/00
Time: 2:30:50 AM
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A lot of blood, sweat and tears...and pride.... fill these pages. Your craftsmanship in
writing and creating these pages is simply
wonderful.. Thank you...
Name: Lonnie McIntosh
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/19/00
Time: 6:57:43 PM
Comments
I just finished reading all that you wrote and I have to admit, I agree totally with
what you have said about the REMF's. I was one. I had
a USAF AFSC OF 70270, Administration, and worked in an office breating on that typewriter
you spoke about. The one thing that I feel
others should know is, even though I was stationed at Kadena AB Okinawa with the 1st SOS
72-75, if there would have been a need for
me to pick up a rifle and walked through those rice patties with my brothers I would have
been there. God Bless you for your insight.
Lonnie McIntosh TSGT USAF Ret 1st SOS Kadena AB Okinawa 72-75
Name: Diane
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/20/00
Time: 8:38:44 PM
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This guy, Herb? He's bothering me to sign HIS page. Well, I don't see any page that's
HIS to sign! So, hopefully he'll see this? (Love ya,
Herbie. <<GG>>) Pretty potent stuff......I'm sure glad I know that guy
(Herb?)from more recent times. Really, he's a great guy. Have
had the pleasure of working with him (in Psych, if you can call THAT a pleasure...at
times)and he was a reliable co-worker. You need
to send in some of the other stories you've shared with us. Miss ya, Herbie! You have my
address, you'll send the check now? Just
kidding. Love, Di
Name: Gary Daugherty (USAF-Ret)
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 11/25/00
Time: 3:59:43 PM
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MACVSOG RVN 68-69; TFA NKP 70-71. Glad to find this site. Went to several Viet-vet
reunions; thought that I, and the fellows I
worked with in SEA were the only support people over there. Maybe we need a REMF(as in
Military Forces) Vietnam Veterans
Association (REMF-VVA).
Name: Lawrence (Lumpy ) Lemke
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a:
Date: 11/29/00
Time: 10:38:25 PM
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Name: JIM BYRNE
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/1/00
Time: 10:14:41 PM
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STATIONED AT UDORN 69-70.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.YOUR RATING SYSTEM 1-10 IS BACKWARDS.
A #1 G.I.
WAS A GOOD GUY, IF YOU WERE #10 YOU HAD NO FRIENDS!!!!! ANY ONE STATIONED AT UDORN, I AM
AT
ARTIST351@CS.COM WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM YOU. SOWAH DEE COP
Name: Walt Shipley
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/3/00
Time: 8:59:39 AM
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I was one of the guys in a (safe) area, Ban Me Thout, Tuy Hoa, Cam Rahn in
"65-66" with the 630 Ord. Co. Does any one know what
happened to that company after "66"? walt2ship@yahoo.com
Name: Leland Olson
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/3/00
Time: 11:42:04 PM
Comments
You have a GREAT site. I was with the 45Th. TACRECON Squadron at Don Muong
International Airport, in Nov&Dec 1961. Guess
that was really REAR REMF. What we did not know then!! I will be back to visit. Leland
Name: Doc Wood
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/12/00
Time: 8:01:27 AM
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Brother's;Do not cut yourself short for being a REMF,It was the so called REMF'S That
made sure that I had FOOD,AMMO,AIR AND
ARTY SUPPORT,AND THE LIST OF SUPPORT FROM THE REAR JUST GOES ON. Thanks from the front,
Don (Doc) Wood
NAM 1967,1968,1969
Name: Ray
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/12/00
Time: 7:03:19 PM
Comments
I like your site and your message. As a two-time infantry company commander in Vietnam
in 1969 and 1970, I rate my time in the rear
as S4 as my hardest duty to adapt to. In the field I had a focus for every nanosecond and
could act like a professional; as a REMF, I had
a duty to provide a cornicopia of support to those idiots in the field who never seemed to
plan ahead and were always running out of
things they needed urgently. I was never so glad as when I hung up my S4 shingle to return
to the field (although I regret the
circumstances that prompted it). God bless.
Name: Robert Perry
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/12/00
Time: 7:40:12 PM
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Hi Bob,
I got there when I was 17. I was stationed at Camp Samaesan, Sattahip. I was with the
313th and 260th Transportation units. I never
resolved the "kind of being a Viet Nam vet and yet not really" That is because I
was never stationed in Nam. I think my tour in Korea
directly after was worse simply because there was no morale, evryone seemed to take drugs
and no one seemed to care. But Thailand. I
will never forget a Thai family calling me over to their hooch to share their meagre
supper with me. I was busy trying to prove myself a
man in Thailand, like the time I guzzled a full fifth of Mekong Whiskey and woke a day or
two later. I remember a time I woke up
under water in a rice paddy because my friend rode the motorcycle off the road..hours
later I discovered I need 13 stitches in the side of
my head where you could see the bone. Actually a lot of it I do not remember, too often
the MP's had to take me back to my unit. I
remember waking up at 2AM, someone left the radio on, "This is an actual attack, this
is an actual attack. 5 guys threw a grenade at a
B-52, probably scratched the paint. I remember the Dew Drop Inn in Kilosip. I remember
that you could live like a king for 30.00 a
month. I remember how wonderful the housegirl was able to shine those combat boots. I
remember the second degree burns all over my
back and legs from having rowed out to a reef and having to break starch the next morning
while the blisters popped. I did that so I
would not get a article 15 for hurting government property. I remember how painful it was
to relieve myself in those first few weeks in
country. I remember the wonderful Cow Pot. I remember those long dark nights going through
the Korat hills with a jeep trailer full of
ammo to turn in at the depot. I remember the insane boredom. I remember getting my R&R
and not knowing what to do because I was
already there if you know what I mean. I remember being selected to inspect the battalion
arms rooms for the IG because they believed
me not to have indulged in the local dried, rolled up vegetation. I remember feeling very
proud of my unit and having served with some
outstanding officers and men!!!!! I remember the Bob Hope show. I remember that country
being so beautiful and the people so
friendly. It broke my heart the other day I read a young Thai woman's message somewhere on
a guest book listing dealing with
Thailand. She said she was the result of some G.I.'s one night stand with her mother. She
said she lives with a family who have loved
her and raised her well in the States. She said that if her father was out here somewhere
not to worry that she had a good life. There is
so many of us that could have been her father. Maybe that is the hardest part?
Name:
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/20/00
Time: 10:43:27 AM
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Let it be said "Better to ride than walk". I am from FLC Redbeach, located
outside Danang-located from across the Seebeas base.
Many a day traveling the highways of dust, dirt, monsoon and heated conditions, meeting up
with tanks to clear the way for delivering
ammo, boots, food and fuel to the bases scattered along the Viet Nam landscape. I drove a
refueler, voluntarilly,during muy thirteen
months.
Remember where there is life taken, it resounds what is perfectly clear, "We are all
in this togeother". This statement is dedicated to the
memory of Bobby Baker killed around Oct 69, from a land mine, igniting the tanker of fuel
that he was driving. Fuel went out of the
front of the tanker and into the cab of the truck, igniting into flames and killing both
Bobby and the "shot gunner".
Bobby was driving my rig that day
In upmost respect to all Vetarans,
Semper Fi Don grrtwizard@aol.com republicansfl@aol.com
Name: Charles Wilson
I found Viet-REMF by: Just surfed in
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/26/00
Time: 7:48:48 PM
Comments
I WAS STATIONED AT UBON FROM 6/67 TO 6/68 IN 433TFS LOADING BOMB ON F4C'S.GREAT SITE
Name: Charlie Lash
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 12
Date: 12/26/00
Time: 8:38:29 PM
Comments
Great Job, very interesting site. Nice to see that there are people out there like me,
still remembering the great times at Monkey
Mountain Vietnam. I was there at the 620 Tac Control Squadron from Sept 65 to Aug 66
working in Radio Maintenance. Anyone
remember me, give me a note.
Thanks
Name: bill white
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 12/27/00
Time: 11:27:47 PM
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my only critisizm would be that there should be a line (like the ones above) dedecated
to the site address of the persn signing guest page.
too many people are getting away leaveng no way to e mail them if per chance you were to
know who they are. i was at phan
rang(spelling?)the big airbase east of cam rahn bay,in 1966 aND 67. GOT OUT JUST IN TIME!I
WAS ARMY,101ST
AIRBORNE,SUPPORT BATTALION. MANNED PERIMETER DEFENS POSSITION'S,BUNKER'S AND TOWER'S.IT
WOULD
BE PRETTY NEAT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE WHO PULLED GUARD DUTY THERE OR EVEN WHO WAS IN
THAT SAME AREA IN 1967,68,69.I STILL WONDER WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PLACE DUREING TET , AFTER
I LEFT
IN 67 AND WHERE 101ST MOVED THEIR BASE CAMP TO LATER ON.ANYONE WILLING AND ABLE TO FILL ME
IN ON
THAT,IT SURE WOULD SURE BE APPRECIATED! I HAVE BEEN TRYING MY DAMNEST TO FIND stanley
zimmerman,previously of saltlake city area,ex 101st
abn.stringr,farmer,chiserick.mimms,whitmore or any of the other,s who served
there with me. oh yea...and gonzie...how could i have forgot to include gonzals,that crazy
damn hawaian. one other veteran i'm
searching for is JAMES MATCHNER from philadelphia or pittsburgh..got out pretty close to
sept 7,1967. i've been searchin' the sites
but not a lick of success yet. i'm glad you all had the courag and fotitude to seve when
so many other's didn't,and i'm glad you came
home! tooslowillie@aol.com
Name: Melissa Fakult
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 12/30/00
Time: 11:41:57 PM
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Name: EDWARD "CORKY" CORDELL
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 11
Date: 1/5/01
Time: 8:27:55 PM
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I was stationed at U-Tapao, Thailand from JUN 71 through JUN 72. Loaded bombs on B-52s.
Remember Linebacker very well.
Worked with great people in a stressful time. Would sure like to get in contact with the
old load crew. Recently revisited U-Tapao.
Details can be foung on Bill Miller's "U-Tapao" web site. Still love the Thai
people, food, and Singha! CORK
Name: Jim Giblin
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 7
Date: 1/11/01
Time: 6:17:44 PM
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68/69 LZ LIZ. A grunt who trained on tanks at Ft HOOD tx after training for infintry at
"TIGER LAND" Ended up being levied out of ft
hood to go to Nam as infintry. When they asked for my MOS I put down Tanker, and ended up
OJT artillary supporting the DUC PHO
area grunts who took a beating. We became #1 on the hit parade when the dinks realized
that the artillary had to go first.
Name: Ron Blake
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 7
Date: 1/11/01
Time: 9:41:10 PM
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I note that your scale of 1-10 is the reverse of what it was in Thailand. I have fond
memories of my tour to Korat RTAFB from 68-69
as a member of the 483rd GEEIA Sq. I saw most of the bases in Thailand during my tour and
had a great time. I returned on a TDY to
UBON in Oct-Nov of 1969. This time I returned with a 13 month old daughter to the US. I
can tell you that fathers who wanted to
return with their children had no real help from our government. I am sad about so many
children left behind.I know however, that most
men were not able to know about their children. Others found many roadblocks to marriage
etc. I beat the odds and life has been good
for me and my child.
Ronny (Ron) G. Blake USAF/Retired
Name: Don Hamilton
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/12/01
Time: 8:39:24 PM
Comments
Brings back many memories Thanks
Name: paul huff
I found Viet-REMF by: Search engine
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 1/15/01
Time: 7:57:11 PM
Comments
I served at Bein Hoa Air Base attcached to the 3rd sps, 6251. not many of us ole dogs
om any sites...that is a shame...we at a ppoint in
time of the war, when Bein Hoa ab came under HEAVY enemy interest. we recieved the
heaviest rocket barrage in the histoy of the
war..... war//// I could go on and on but the truth speaks for itself........
Name: Savannah Dougherty
I found Viet-REMF by: Recommended by a friend
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/16/01
Time: 10:52:08 PM
Comments
Vietnam is a very intersting subject to me, being that I wasn't around during that
time. Thank You for sharing all your information to
better educate people like me!
Name: James Sansom Jr.
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 9
Date: 1/16/01
Time: 10:59:14 PM
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I served with the 48th Trans Group At Long Bien,556 POL Tanker, 10th Trans (Reefer)
163rd (2-1/2,s) Was also at Dong Ha (REAR
AREA???),Camp Eagle,Quang Tri,Phu Bai and other places I don't recall at this time. 1st
tour 1-66 to 1-67, 2nd tour plus extensions
1-68 to 10-70. Helped to support the 1st Div,1st Cav,1st Marine Div,25th Div 196th Lt.Inf
Brg,173rd Airborne,101st Airborne and
other Army,Air force,Navy and Marine units in I Corps and III Corps areas.
Name: Sfc John W, Colledge,US Army,Ret.
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I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/17/01
Time: 6:02:33 PM
Comments
I served with all the good people at the 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon from
Nov.68.-nov.69.I did not see anything or mentioned yet about
all the medial personnel that served in RVN.We were there Also.Welcome home.Email Address
wardmaster@webtv.net
Name: Rick Cummins
I found Viet-REMF by: Link from another site
I'd rate Viet-REMF as a: 10
Date: 1/20/01
Time: 9:13:33 PM
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I was with the 366th SPS at DaNang 7/69-1/70 and the 3rd SPS at Bien Hoa 1/70-12/70. I
was a REMF on the perimiter every
night...sniped at...rocketed...mortared etc. It is unfortunate that our field brothers do
tend to look down on us as having it easy. I guess
we did compared to what they went through. However, every field grunt I knew sure was
happy to see the Zoomies when some close
air support was needed. All I know is that it was a combined effort of 10's of thousands
of REMF's to keep those fighters in the air 24/7
to provide support to guys in the bush. Was I a hero...no. I was just doing my job,
watching my 50+ yards of wire a night, waiting to go
back to the world.
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