I was at Cam Rahn from 69-70 and Royal's story took me back so many years to the perimeter of the flight line where I worked. I don't remember the handler's name but his sentry dog was named Baron. They would stop by our hanger by the small control tower to get warm or just get some coffee. Baron would get up on one of the work benches and, while inside, we could even pet him. If you came across them just outside in the dark, Baron was ready to eat anybody that got close. We always felt safer with the two of them out there because the fence line was so close but we always knew that they were in danger every night out in the darkness that surrounded us. Thank you for your story.
Thanks Royal. What a vivid memory you have. I was at Utapao(USAF B-52s) and worked POL. I always felt a sense of security with you guys and dog around. It was heart breaking to hear what happened to the dogs after their loyal service. I am glad that has changed.
I was at Cam Rahn Feb 67 till Aug 68 with the 12 SPS K-9. Handled Rinny 969F The best dog ever. If it is the same dog and probably is I remember Pepper very well, he almost nailed me while I was working days as Kennel support while Rinny was laid up. I see that your a member of the VDHA, maybe we will see you in Reno in April.
I was at Cam Rahn from 69-70 and Royal's story took me back so many years to the perimeter of the flight line where I worked. I don't remember the handler's name but his sentry dog was named Baron. They would stop by our hanger by the small control tower to get warm or just get some coffee. Baron would get up on one of the work benches and, while inside, we could even pet him. If you came across them just outside in the dark, Baron was ready to eat anybody that got close. We always felt safer with the two of them out there because the fence line was so close but we always knew that they were in danger every night out in the darkness that surrounded us. Thank you for your story.
Thanks Royal. What a vivid memory you have. I was at Utapao(USAF B-52s) and worked POL. I always felt a sense of security with you guys and dog around. It was heart breaking to hear what happened to the dogs after their loyal service. I am glad that has changed.
Thank you for your service... VN 1968 Tet
I was at Cam Rahn Feb 67 till Aug 68 with the 12 SPS K-9. Handled Rinny 969F The best dog ever. If it is the same dog and probably is I remember Pepper very well, he almost nailed me while I was working days as Kennel support while Rinny was laid up. I see that your a member of the VDHA, maybe we will see you in Reno in April.
3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
I never know what to say after listening to these interviews, very glad to have heard his story.
Thanks for your service!
The reading of your dog is so cool!!!🎉🎉. He did his job to the end❤
Thunder was the best dog ❤️
The Vietnam veteran ones are my favorite
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🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖👌🏼👌🏼
My dad went through Hell on earth in Vietnam. I would buy all of these guys a beer - Hell, I would buy them a 6-pack!
Sadddddd saddd bout dogs non return