Today is the 50th Anniversary of the last combat troops leaving South Vietnam

[shanneba]

Today, the nation recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on its 50th Anniversary of the last combat troops leaving South Vietnam. Remember to thank those who served our country during the Vietnam War. The Memorial Wall can be found in Washington D.C. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Credit for image is given to The Department of Defense.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

www.defense.gov

 

[The Night Rider]

The official last Soldier to leave Vietnam was Master Sgt. Max Beilke.

He died at the Pentagon on 9/11

 

[kenpomaniac1958]

Today, the nation recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on its 50th Anniversary of the last combat troops leaving South Vietnam. Remember to thank those who served our country during the Vietnam War. The Memorial Wall can be found in Washington D.C. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Credit for image is given to The Department of Defense.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

www.defense.gov

I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1976, right after Vietnam. I joined the Marine Corps because I sensed I needed what the Corps offered. I also joined because I was around several Vietnam Veterans growing up and they were awesome people. They worked hard and treated people right. They didn't talk much about their time in Vietnam but when they did, it was painful.

I had the privilege and honor to be mentored by several Vietnam Veterans while I was in('76-'79). If I am a good man it is because of the time these fine men took to teach me. To make me feel part of something bigger than me. And for that I am grateful beyond words.

God Bless the Vietnam Veterans and their families. They served in some of the worse conditions ANY American soldier served in. And in my opinion, they never got the respect from some of the public they deserved.

 

[HayesGreener]

Oh my gosh it is hard to believe it has been that long. I first set foot in country in 1970. Tours in Southeast Asia defined my young adulthood and the memories are so vivid it seems like yesterday.