Wounded Sniper Plays Dead as Enemies Approach [Vietnam War Veteran] 🇺🇸
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2022
- This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine Scout Sniper & Vietnam combat veteran, RJ Jackson. RJ enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1966 after hearing one of his good friends was shot and killed in Vietnam. He was selected to become a scout sniper after demonstrating expert proficiency with his rifle. During his tour in Vietnam, RJ was ambushed and wounded multiple times. During one ambush he was hit with a grenade and took shrapnel all over his body. As he lay on the ground to play dead, several enemy fighters walked past him thinking he wasn’t alive. RJ said some of the enemy fighters who walked by him were Chinese, which one of his Lieutenants confirmed later.
Sitting down with and hearing RJ story was an honor, and we're proud to have documented it and solidified it's place in history.
At Urban Valor, our mission is to give Veterans a voice by presenting them with a platform to share THEIR story in THEIR words, allowing them to share the story they wish to share. Urban Valor is an organization that documents the stories of veterans in their own words and recollection.
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Eerily similar to my grandfathers experience in Vietnam. Purple heart recipient, took a 7.62 to the back of the ear and out of his face, got knocked almost unconscious from it and heard most of his platoon get slaughtered by VC. They passed him over thinking he was dead already from his face being blown out. One of the greatest men ive ever known. Thank you to all the vets out there.
Rough, life like a movie
VVV
What a waste
What a class act. I hope he knows how much people appreciate what he went thru. I really appreciate him sharing his story.
My late older brother was drafted and served in Vietnam the same year as RJ 1966-68 my brother was in the US Army rank PVT-SP4 and served his whole tour, thank you and God bless all soldiers who served in Vietnam.
Such a calm and gently spoken man, I really enjoyed hearing about his life. Thank you
RJ still carries the scars of his time in Vetnam .
Honour & Respect . Lest we forget .
My brother was born in 1947 and I came later in 1961. He enlisted in the US Air Force and somewhere after basic training he was having pains in his leg which led to them finding osteogenic sarcoma cancer of the bone marrow. His leg was amputated past halfway up his thigh. Then they realized that the cancer had spread. With the money he got from his honorary discharge he bought a brand new beautiful medium blue 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 ci/727 Torquefite auto and had his friend's brother, Kenny Duttweiler, build it to race at Lions Drag Strip where it ran it's best at 11.9 second quarter mile. My dad who was a World War II Army Vet raced it for him and won the trophies to bring him in the hospital. In 1969 when I was 7 years old we went to the Los Angeles Veterans Hospital. I noticed my brother wasn't breathing anymore and I woke my dad up who had fallen asleep in a chair then ran out into the hallway yelling for nurses or doctors to help my brother. He passed on and later in life I realized at least we had him for those two years and he wasn't MIA, POW, KIA,etc. I thank God people are willing to stand up to serve others in our beloved country the good old USA. God bless you my brother and remember you are loved. I also I'm a Christian and been a minister for the Lord Jesus Christ for about 40 years. And I will see you when we get there. ✝️☝️👏🙏🕊️😇❤️🇺🇸👍
His body language tells it all. He`s endured a lot. Thank you for serving sir.
Tough
Everybody watching these videos turns into a body language expert all of the sudden and truly believe you can see trauma in the eyes
@@Idkwhodawg , or, maybe we see the same twitches and hesitations that we see in our family members? And, maybe we gathered enough info, with the luxury of modern tech, to realize that they were in a certain place at a certain time; and they lived; unlike most of their brethren. Yet, conducted their civ lives in an honorable way and spared the rest of us their pain. And, only now, we realize, yes, it was in their eyes all along.
@@dus777 literally nothing proves that eyes change when you endure trauma..
@@Idkwhodawg , except for the science showing pupil response and dilation during exposure to emotion stimulus or recall of memories and the observers unconscious empathy response to it,
yes, correct
This man saved a lot of American lives. God Bless him!!!
Yea snipers definitely save Americans.
He was in War....And you want FAKE GOD to Bless him...If there really was a GOD there wouldn't be a War
@@slit4659 Read your Bible.
@@slit4659 Don't worry, our "real" God will bless you, despite the fact that you are one of the least deserving individuals.
@@slit4659 Maybe you should read the Bible friend because this isn't at all the case.
When you know a man is telling the 100% truth … thank you sir 🇺🇸
its impossible to play dead beacuse you need to breathe. Anyone watching a body can see a person breathe. I see it all the time in "fake dead guy" in tv shows.
Wringing out his underwear? He must of meant socks and t shirts we didn't wear skives.
@@bloop6812 yeah that’s one thing I got out of my combat experience. I’m coming up on 35 been out 15 years still no undies. They nasty get in the way take up room in my pack,
@@neglectfulsausage7689 If you are not a combat vet. how would you know couch potato. Did you think maybe he was trained to? Try it for yourself maybe you won’t recover from it.
@@timothyalvar1762 people who get ptsd from killing their enemies are weird. Like, go paint flowers if you're that soft.
The object of war is to survive. Any way you can survive is OK. This man is a Hero! God bless You! Thank you for your service.
No its to win.
@@johnnyjericho8472 You must survive to be the winner.
@@jeffryblackmon4846 not true.
@@johnnyjericho8472 if you’re dead, you’ve lost
@@fanfeck2844 War isn't about the individual.
This was one of the best interviews I've watched from the Vietnam era!
My dad was a Marine. Retired a Master Sargent and I miss him greatly! He was wounded in Korea. Got out and went back to school on the G.I.Bill. Married my mother. Went back on active duty. We ended up outside of D. C. When I was a boy. He ended up at Quantico in the Area Auditor's office. That's what he did the last 9 years he was in. Always a rifleman! Saw him clean an M14 on the kitchen table in Manassas, Virginia after going to the rifle range when I had just started school. He was stationed at Quantico twice when I was in grade school. Went to Okinawa between 2 tours at Quantico and then we ended up at Norfolk, Virginia for about a year before going to Okinawa for his last tour of duty before he retired. What a life!!! Wouldn't trade it for nothing! We went with him to Okinawa on his last tour and it was during Vietnam. When we came back to the States leaving out of Kadena Air Force Base we were one of 2 families (Marine) on the plane. Everyone else was a Marine going home from Nam!
Semper Fi Marines! Love you All!
Always a Marine, thank you for serving.
Reminds me of my father who served in vietnam during TET. Character forged by fire produced amazing strength. Thank you for telling your story. I greatly respect you and all who served.
Thanks to your dad. The fighting in Tet was tough and very dangerous CQC but thankfully they finally drove the communists out and reclaimed the city. I was just watching videos last night about it. Thanks to all our veterans old and new!
@@josephe.9869 so much trouble for a few extra year, should just save more life and bugger off sooner
I served in Viet Nam as a Marine and came back to a United States I didn't recognize. So many people treated servicemen like trash on our return from war. At that time, I was bitter, but seeing how soldiers were treated coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan makes me feel better about the patriotic attitude of civilian Americans, and that's a good thing. I like it when someone says, "Thank you for your service", but I really appreciate it when someone says............"Welcome Home". Those are the words I never heard on my return, and it helps a lot to hear it now.
Semper Fi Brother! Thank you for your Service!
agree same here. but what i hurts me s them calling all those ""heros no they are not word over used.
John Helm, Thank you for your service. Welcome home Sir.
@@Elite59 Thanks man, happy to be here. I appreciate the comment bud.
Welcome Home! I was too young to be there but had several families we knew who sent sons from SouthEastern NC. This country owes you and every other veteran magnitudes more than just a word of “thanks.”
You can tell he's reliving his anxiety from back then during this interview from his body movements. I have anxiety and I tend to do similar movements when I'm sitting still.
it seems his injuries are what causes this.
@@rycor9117 maybe some of it but not all of it
@@magdump4456 I have PTSD and severe anxiety - I'm sure we are both correct in a way but I was watching his moves throughout and think he has nerve damage like he said.
Great interview. We really haven't done enough for our wounded warriors. Thank you RJ for your service and devotion to your country.
Unfortunately we never will .. but we prop up everyone else “
@@marksc1929 The only people America has 'propped up'' in the last 50 years are your Globalist Satanic overlords. The mass genocide of millions of innocent men women and children from Hiroshima to Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq etc and the invasion of their sovereign territories and theft of their resources, your country has done the most by far to create the Satanic NWO. Now as the wheel of karma turns it is your own children and grandchildren who will pay the price of your abominations as they are left with the Global fascist communist system you created for your masters.
Facts, they ask nothing of us
Interview guy sucked should have more knowledge
Interviewer sucks! Interviewee was great.
This man's body language is a testament to what he experienced in Vietnam.
I could listen to RJ speak for days. I am so thankful for his service and am glad he made it home to make an impact in so many ways. A true patriot.
"All warfare is based on deception." - Sun Tzu
Smart man. Great interview, thanks for creating and sharing.
Lost my paternal father in 1970 a week before I was born, I was orphaned in Detroit. Vietnam has always been a part of my life even though I never served.
I'm 52 now and do anything I can for Vietnam Veterans still to this day. These guys went through so much shit its sad.
God Bless all you guys !
Big shout out to all our Vietnam veterans still out there I'm very sorry the way you all were treated when you all came back home i also wish to thank you all for your service i salute ya all my uncle gary was a marine in Vietnam but sadly he was kia in Vietnam along with other marine's when his chopper got shot down while heading out on a mission god bless our veterans out there
My Father was a Green Beret in Vietnam 65-72 4 tours he loved the Hmong people a DS at Tigerland FT POLK Louisiana and was a unbelievably gifted marksman and he was a incredible coach who got me to my pinnacle as 1st Alternate USA Olympic Team and 13 time Distinguished Expert in my home State of Mississippi
Wow! That's incredible! Congratulations on your success and we appreciate what your father did for our country 🙏
God bless your father, and thank you sir for your sacrifice and services..🇺🇸
Thank yall I wish I could post a picture of him on our front page of our Newspaper shooting a M1 GARAND prone in 100yd competition don't think we will ever see pictures like that again
Your father undoubtedly spent hours upon hours out on Artillery road on one of the many ranges at Polk. Big alligators in every little puddle. Would love to know how many rounds have been fired out there.
Wow
I'm amazed by the similarities.
I was drafted Oct. 6. My base camp was Chu Lai.
Main difference, I was assigned to 1/14th artillery. We went over as a brigade on three troop ships.
Arrived at Chu Lai and had to unload to LST's to get to shore.
I was there during the TET. I had been transferred to the 3/16 artillery. We fired our 155mm howitzer for 72 hours non-stop. We got not one wink of sleep the whole time. Took turns grabbing a can of Crations and running to the toilet. Several times I shouted CEASE FIRE when I saw the blinking lights of a helicopter out in front of the direction we were shooting.
After we had official cease fire, the sarge tried to light a cigarette on the barrel. It was really hot but would not quiet make it red. I saw a wee bit of smoke come off the cigarette but it would not quite turn red and burn.
The barrel slides back when fired and springs return it to firing position. There is a grease groove between the barrel and carriage where we are supposed to add grease on a daily basis for maintenance. The grease was dripping out and we had to add grease after every 4th or 5th shot. We almost ran out of grease. There was a muddy, greasy mess under the gun. We ended up digging it out and putting down fresh dirt.
I remember the lousy rain at Christmas. Helicopters brought out those big green containers with all the Christmas food which was great, but we had to go to the chow hut and walk back to our hootch to eat it. The wind blew water into my tray, half the food was wet and got cold but it was still better then Crats and it made me feel good that someone at battalion cared enough to do that for us. To this day, I know I was lucky to be in artillery. No stomping through rice paddies and watching for booby traps. No ambush to worry about. I did have to deal with those lousy mortars and rockets. Those were scary. had to be ready at every moment to find a place to shelter when you heard them coming in. The trouble with being artillery is Charlie always knew where you were.
I got lots of cuts and gouges from building bunkers for the ammo and other projects but was never wounded by the enemy, so no purple heart for me.
thank you. different is we were army. unless these marines were in the field they had it made bein g in places like beach front property cam rah bay. beach party. most of navy in ships most of air forces on base shelters
Loved RJ’s testimony. He reminds me of my husband, who did four tours and performed many amazing feats. He would make a good subject for one of your videos.
Is he still be alive?
Is he open about his service? My dad sure isn't, he did things over there that still haunts him today, marine as well
What a beautiful man! My uncle served in Vietnam (Army) in 1967 and I remember it like it was yesterday….
Thank you for your service,sir. A real man with balls of steel.
This man is truly a gentleman. I’m so happy he has a relationship with Christ! Thank you Josh for letting us hear just a little bit of what RJ experienced. God Bless
Great interview, my father is also a disabled Vietnam combat Marine. Listening to RJ is like hearing my father tell his time during Tet and the 2nd and 3rd phase’s……. Crazy stuff these men seen, done, and been through no 19 year old should ever have to.
remember they volunteered/ it was their choice.
@@sammiedog4 sympathy for those who was drafted, none toward these invading scum
Thank you for your service RJ. You kind of remind me of my Uncle JIm. He served in Vietnam, he was extremely intelligent, very quiet, stoic and he kept himself very busy with his work, projects and taking care of his wife. He never really talked about his time in Vietnam because I think he had a lot of the same experiences that you went through upon your return. Unfortunately my Uncle passed away a couple of years ago from cancer.
It's so interesting to hear soldiers experiences. It takes a lot of guts to be in situations where you can die any minute. Amazing how well
the training changes young men into professional warriors. Recently a Vietnam Vet who was also a sniper told me how he was sleeping
one night on his abdomen in a river. The enemy walked over/around him middle of the night. They thought he was dead. Lucky guy!
He did all that and kept his head on straight. So thankful he was able to lead a life that he chose after getting out of the Marines. I feel a kinship, like I know him, he is so open and friendly. My dad was a Marine and served in Korea and Vietnam. He didn't fare so well, having become addicted to pain medicines after being wounded in Nam, but he was able to go to college and get his degree after he got out in 71. Just couldn't hold a job for long after that. Lots of vets with similar stories, which is why it makes me feel so good that some wounded warriors, like RJ, were able to succeed. I served 80-85, no combat.
my pops served in ww2, korea and vietnam. his vice was booze. never could keep a job. and always had minimum paying ones. he never spoke of what he went through.
@@azthundercloud alcohol is a s.o.b.
The toll on him was enormous. I hope he is still alive and doing well.
Although I’ve NEVER been in combat (will never say that I know what that is like) but I do understand PTSD from something else and the individual triggers are real and there real side effects! It’s how one takes care of oneself and deals with it that makes the difference between a shitty life and a good life and it appears that he’s done a great job at dealing with his issues.
All the thanks in the world to him and the women & men that served in that war!
A great interview of an amazing man. We put young men and women in harms way and they always show the bravery and brotherhood to each other in battle. Their stories are all amazing. God bless all our Military members. Thank you for making these interviews.
Thank you so much and we're honored to do it!
@@UrbanValorTV how often do you interview veterans?
I am convinced RJ would be a lethal weapon, with or without gun today. His arms look so powerful.
Fascinating interview and an awesome dude! I hope for more interviews from the Vietnam generation. Thank you for your service
We definitely will continue to keep them coming!
I hope for more interviews from the Korean generation, the survivors of the forgotten war, are about to be forgotten.
@@UrbanValorTVI have a question and a comment that aren’t going to be popular, but it is very personal for me bc of my own childhood.
He’s driving a child as a San Diego cop. The child says, “don’t take me home bc my dad’s a marine and he’s going to beat me” so he then asks for the kid’s address? Bc he’s obviously going to take him there so he can be abused by his father some more? A child that is obviously acting out due to the fact he’s living in an abusive home and doesn’t know how to handle it. A child that I promise you is still fkd up to this day if he’s even still alive. He never reached a point in his life where he realized the damage an abusive parent has on a child?
Our guy here made some pretty bold decisions as a young man that forever altered the course of his tough life, seemingly to get the fck away from his father (most definitely also an abusive father). A father whom was so awful, he was estranged from him for several decades after joining the marines at 19 y/o.
This guy is a survivor, is certainly brave in some circumstances, and regardless of politics above him, on one hand him doing what he did in Vietnam was heroic.
That said, I find it extremely disappointing he hasn’t discovered the root cause of his dangerous decisions. It shows a lack of personal growth or curiosity, which is the opposite of brave.
Jesus christ what a life this man had, and still seems like a great and kind man. Unbelievable story
Be careful how you use the name of Jesus Christ
@@Jack-rg6xf Agreed
I have the utmost respect for anyone who has been put in harms way while defending our nation. Thank you, R.J. Jackson, for your service and your sacrifice!
Thank you for your service. Your story meant a lot to me
So glad it connected with you man!
What an articulate and brave man! Oh behalf of those students who put up the effigy of a soldier, I offer profound apology, sir. God bless you and your family, in the name of Jesus. Thank you for carrying the weight for us during your tour. You are a hero.
Thank you for taking the fight to the enemy and your sacrifice. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
I grew up during the Vietnam war, and I have a special place in my heart for those who served. May God bless you and the other men and women who served 💙
Good interview. That interview is the longest amount of time I have sat and thought about Vietnam since getting out in 74. I’ve never seen a VN movie or read a book in fact my first wife never even knew I served. Like the gentleman said - success is just being alive today.
worthless interviewer! What is TET, unbelievable! Total clueless interviewer, didn't do any homework!
Incredible interview. This really shed some light on my dad's personal story. I wish I could still ask him about it, or that I would have asked him more about it, before he died. RIP dad (USMC '67-'71).
So proud of my Marine! Awesome interview Josh!
Years of keeping quiet - now a time to share.
My Dad was a pilot in WWII and Korean War. I never heard any stories. I wish there had been someone like you to encourage and record his stories. God bless you!
Thank you so much and very thankful for your Dad's service 🙏 We appreciate your comments and support greatly!
Interviewer has no idea of Tet ? Do background research before interviewing
@@richardstainbrook9633 The interviewer did a great job. I like the fact that RJ described the TET Offensive.
May God Bless You 🌞 Thank you for your service!! 🇺🇸 You make America proud!!🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing this vital oral history. We walk by Viet Nam veterans every day, and I see a number of them at the bowling alley almost every day. I am unable to adequately express my appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Buy them a pitcher of beer or pay for their game or shoes....
Flown out by the CIA with shrapnel in his leg. What a legend 👏. I love hearing history from those that were there .
Incredible right!?
@@UrbanValorTV . Hello Urban Valor. Great show which I’ve just stumbled upon.
Could you look into having RET. USMC Colonel Jay Vargas (CMOH Recipient) as a guest? His background is outstanding. Thank You! Shawn
Wow that was incredible. How do you survive that? Amazing. Thank you, sir.
M70-.30-06(Winchter)700 Remington(.308 Wichester/7.62mm NATO)1903 Spingfield(.30-06)M1C&D .30-06 all deployed in the sniper field system...
The best Marine sniper in Vietnam was Carlos Hathcock this guy was unbelievable he went behind enemy lines to get an NVA General he had nerves of steel.
Carlos was the best sniper period. I dont wanna hear about the Russian picking off a ton of people(Forgot his name) or Chris Kyle.
RJ, Thank you for telling your story.
RESPECT !!
A great man! Thanks for the comment!
Interviewer: "What is Tet?" -How can you interview a veteran without knowing the basics of the war.
I was USAF based at Udorn, Thialand Aug 71- 72. Completely different experience. Much easer, flew 12 to 13 hour missions over the southern PDJ. I was a Airborne Command and Control flight. We communicated ground forces, mostly indigence and directed fire support to units inbound. We also controlled units inbound to the north. We flew about 12 or so days per month. or about 1200 hours per year. Never got shot at or put in danger. It was a cake walk...compared to others. Had an O'club $5 bucks for call whiskies bottles and maybe 50 cent beers. Strippers three for four night a week and 24 hour bar. Had many Navy guys off the ship who could not handle the life style.
Our gain their loss.
most air force navy it was cake walk with many tours because of combat pay and drink beer with buddies while the army and grunts did the shit. truth
It is with much respect that I give thanks to R.J. Jackson........my Dad was a Korean war veteran and my son served in the Marines.......because of you guys I get to live this Cushy life of a musician/Piano teacher............it's guys like this that enabled the rest of us to have freedom and easy lives without a scratch on us...............you are not forgotten......thanks for sharing and for giving your all for the rest of us.....job well done..............
I had a 3rd. Cousin who was Green Beret, great guy. Same names as me. He always came up on you from a blind side. As I said great guy. 5th group Vietnam vet.
These guys are what made this country great.
I really enjoyed this video along with others. His story reminds me of my dad's service in Vietnam; those guys were getting at it. I can relate more to the Iraq/Afghanistan wars because I was there. Great video, looking forward to more
Melvin, thank you so much for you and your dad's service as well as watching/commenting! We really appreciate your support!
In 1968/69 I went through the same kinda experience in the USMC. Shot a high expert on the Rifle range, selected for ScoutSniper school while in advance infantry training. In Vietnam I was assigned to a Rifle company Hotel-Co 2/5 Marines, were I was a basic Rifleman Grunt for 6 months, wounded twice two purple 💜 💜s. When I came back from 1st Med hospital in Da Nang, to the 5th Marine combat base An Hoa. I was transferred to Hq-co ScoutSniper Platoon. As a ScoutSniper I was primarily assigned to E-co, or F-co 2/5, or I-co, M-co 3/5, and near the end of my year tour I work with a CAP unit outside of Hill 65.
My father was a marine in Vietnam from 68 to 70. He told me many stories.
Excellent. Clear headed, sound, and A Christian. Thanks RJ Jackson.
SEMPER FI, MARINE! WELL DONE! I also spent 13 months in 'Nam, USAF. It took a long time or me to settle into civilian life. I don't recall hearing of any VA or other organizations that might have offered help in 1971.
"What was it called?" Shows how young the interviewer is. Every American knew what the Tet Offensive was back then.
Thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!!! ✝️🇺🇲✝️
Great interview; besides the Guinness world record for the number of times saying “wow” in a single interview. I’m wowed out for lifetime haha
Thank you sir for all you have done for US. My uncle was KIA in Hue on February 15 1968 he was a Navy corpsman,
Respect to your uncle from one vet to another
May your uncle RIP! He died a hero. As I am sure you know, Navy Corpsmen are known as a Marine's best friend.
Thank you for that wonderful interview
The games these days are so good I can understand how this guy feels when going to war. PUBG is just like it
Your Channel is going to be Legendary/ History. And you actually Give AF About the conversation you indulge in 💚💚 I appreciate the Video 💯
I appreciate that! Only because of amazing support like yours, thank you Cam!
wow, this man just exudes a total solid act, thank you for your service
God bless you RJ, thank you for sharing. Amazing story, take care of yourself.....
Sweet interview Mr. RJ Jackson. I knew a guy who was a marine sniper in Viet Nam, the *realist* military vet I have ever met in my life. Everything I did or said even playful salutes were scrutinized ("Let me show you how to salute correctly!" 😆) and he put me wise about kill zones and military jargon and people who falsely claimed to have served in whatever capacity in the military (especially one guy I talked of who claimed he was a spec op). He was in my opinion as real as they came like you. Thank you both for serving.
Endured a lot, clearly PTSD with tic like muscle twitches, frozen movements of trying to protect yourself from harm. “Trying to keep his mind still and his body working” when he got back.
Fascinating interview. Wasnt even looking for this subject tonight but once I started it, I just couldn't stop watching.
Im a 3rd Generation Marine I grew up outside Camp Lejune with WWII Vets, Korean Vets and Veitnam vets I was alive for first desert storm. I love this channel it reminds me of eating dinner or going over to the neighbors houses and listing to the stories, usually never about battle but about the every day things, funny stories and such. I wish I had the sense to record some of the stories now most of them have passed.
One of the guys I cut grass for was a Korean war vet, he could not hear for shit and drank 1 beer and smoked 1 lucky strike on saturdays his name is William "Bill" Whaley he is 94 years old.
Thank you for your service, and thank you for the outstanding narration.
Thank you for watching Ron! We appreciate it!
awesome interview what a honour to know and talk to this man R J
Thank you so much for your service, welcome home.👊🏻🇺🇸
Great interview Victor, my experience is very similar to yours but I didn’t get wounded. I’m the same age as you and I went to MCRD October 19 1966. After all the same training R Lee Ermey was my DI Plt. 3344 . I got to spend 3 glorious days in the Tijuana jail and I was sent to Camp Margarita while they were forming up the 27th. Marines. We were all in formation and they asked for all the experts to step forward. They had to fill up their quotas and finished off with sharpshooters and I was selected. I went TAD to a range platoon unit February of 68 and TET broke out and we stayed the night at at El Toro stopped to refuel in Hawaii spent the night on Wake Island then landed in Danang. We were stationed close to Marble Mountain and we patrolled twice a day and once at night . Our first battalion 27th. Marines were sent to Hue also. It sounded like hell. In March I got to go to Sniper school for two weeks and I loved it plus it got me out of the bush. Most of my action was in May on Go Noi Island during the Mini TET called the spring offensive and Operation Allenbrook. It was extremely hot and we had about 80 casualties. I left country in August for emergency leave and finished up at Great Lakes a office Pogue like you and got discharged October 18. L/cpl Tom Fuleky Ann Arbor Michigan. I too was treated like shit when I came home. Welcome home brother .
Such a great interview and story from RJ. My dad was a Vietnam vet and I didn't get to hear much of his stories or experiences. He only talked about his time in Bangkok and partying in Thailand (which a lot of us know what that means lol).
When the Interview asked what he does now to help with his emotional condition. When he says "And im and Christian, And I have God" that was pretty cool! Thank you for your service sir!
BHB, I agree!
Thank you for your service Sir. Much Gratitude to you and All military personnel 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
We appreciate your support 🙏🏼🇺🇸🫡
Thank you for your service !!!
Thank you for posting this interview. I appreciate his service. What a mighty man of valor!
Super interview. Amazing vet!
Thank You for your Service, Sir.
Thanks for your interview. I appreciate it. You aren't alone.
Thank you Sir for everything you wrnt through for all of us.
Total respect for this gentleman. Great American, would want him by my side in tough times. Thank you, Sir.
Thank you for your service! Much respect for you !!!
Thank you sir for your service!!
Thank you very much for your service!
Thank you for your sacrifices 👌👋👍❤🇺🇸
You guys will not be forgotten brother
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service brother.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service sir.
Amazing, courageous man. Good interview.
Thank you for your bravery Sir!
Thank you for your service sir