Vietnam Veteran Marine Charlie Hettling Extended Interview

Charles Hettling served in Vietnam in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines from 1966 to 1967. After the war, Charlie was drawn to return to Vietnam 33 times to learn about the country where he once fought.
Inspired to establish a museum in the small town of Minneota, Minnesota with his brother Royal, Charlie began to bring back artifacts and stories to try to tell the story of a complicated, tragic war from both American and Vietnamese perspectives.
Charlie and Royal are featured in the Postcards documentary • Vietnam Brotherhood
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Joining the Marines
3:28 In Vietnam
10:32 Lightning
18:29 Coming Back Home
20:58 Going Back
25:17 Starting the Museum
26:09 One Woman's Story
55:30 Marble Portraits
59:47 Artifacts
1:05:23 Why Return to Vietnam?
1:15:02 Closing Thoughts
Postcards is an award-winning series showcasing the arts, history, and cultural heritage of western Minnesota and beyond. Funding for Postcards comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service! I was there all of 67 ,, everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!! Thanks

[@soxbearshwks8988]

3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@user-fc7ug4sl9p]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING. AMAZING VIDEO. THANK YOU SIR, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🏼

[@joewarren3n1]

Thank you sir for your service

[@kennethprice5628]

Welcome home Marine, you done good, Semper Fi....72 yo Navy Veteran, never in country, thank God

[@carlpresley9097]

Great interview but should panned in on the pictures. Good man.

[@pm7579]

Fascinating discussion, fascinating man.

[@SuzyGarcia324]

Thank you for your service! Welcome home! You explained everything so well and I really appreciate this interview!

[@kennethprice5628]

Welcome home Marine, you done good...72 yo Navy Veteran

[@stommyboy]

Thank you sir for your service!

[@dennisevans4739]

Thanks for sharing... hand salute...

[@user-vs2hp2pd1r]

Thank You Marine!

[@nelsonsavinon605]

What a noble man, respect to you sir!!!!!

[@DZB666]

This interview could've been half the length 😂

[@britgerus4503]

Welcome home , Navy Retired

[@Buce-ku9vx]

What'd she have a press Corp documenting het life journey? 😳 suspect.