coming home

those commie pieces of trash that were there 35 years ago,remember, they are still here. I know who they are, you know who they are. With respect to our org. policy I will not state the ID of these ''people''. Vets remember the MAJORITY of America loves and respects us, for them we go, for them we went. fraters aterni GOD bless America

coming home

RT, you have to remember as well, that the scum that hated us coming home, are the ones taking care of us now at many of the va band aid stores. What ever fellow Marines do if going to the va, do not let them put you on the synthetic Heron,(methadone), if needed for pain, as they over dose you, and after 6-8-10 months, the body builds up a toxicity to it, and you don't wake up some morning. Had it happen to several Friends that are no longer alive because of it. I wouldn't let them put me on it the last time I went to them, and have not been back. Thats why I pick my Private Drs. carefully. Semper Fi, Ready-App.

Duck Upon return

We flew into Edwards AFB and I was among several that rode a bus to LAX from there. Upon arrival at LAX an AF Captain came aboard and advised us of American "feelings" about the war and that we should avoid a confrontation with protesters at all costs.
That said, I put my sea bag on my shoulder and plowed through them (sign carriers and bald, robe wearing, religious folks) at a quick step. Now I'm not a giant, 6'2" and 230 or so, then, but several got behind me and we entered the lobby, very quickly, untouched and unbothered. Others were shoved and spit on that day. I was certain that wasn't going to be me, and probably lucky for both parties that it didn't happen. Not the welcome I expected, but better than some. When I got home to Atlanta no protesters, no problems. Home safe.:)

JOE and ACE HIT THE X RING EVERYTIME !

You guys are good, and I really mean that ! I wish your expearince could be passed on to some of younger kids today 10-20 year olds who seemto have a GAF attitude

If someone had spit on the uniform my brother, uncle, and many friends died in, I would still be in prison. SEMPER FI !!!

When I came home in September 1963, we flew from Clark AFB to El Toro. The war was in the early stages and no one knew much about it. No problems. When I came home in April 1966, I flew from Kadena to Hickam AFB. Again, no problems. When I came home in November 1970, we flew into March AFB. We had heard about the bad experiences and treatment, but I personally saw none. I caught a bus from March to LAX, in uniform, checked into the airline counter in the terminal and went into the coffee shop. I was drinking a cup of coffee when a gentleman came up and sat down next to me and started asking me questions about my tour and so on. He bought me a refill of coffee and a piece of pie and we talked for quite a while. When he left, he thanked me for my service and wished me good luck. I got on my flight and flew home. I never personally saw or experienced any hostility or anger, even though I had friends who did. I consider myself to be one of the fortunate ones who only encountered civil people.

The x ring everytime

Thanks there Lurch. You are always on the money for sure, as well. I just hope the young people, and others could appreciate our Fighting Men and Women way more than they do. I would hope to see a mandatory 2 year tour of Service in any of the 5 Branches straight out of High School. Women too. There would be less of yea, no way man, uh-uh, profanity, and more respect for their Parents, and our Service Men and Women for sure. They would have the motivation to make something of themselves. Now they have hands out for something which they think is free. I can tell them, Nothing is Free. Semper Fi, Ready-App.

look at beforetheygo.gov it's for them and us. semper fi

sorry guys thats ...beforetheygo.us not gov. which when you think about it, makes sense!

I remember.....

leaving Vietnam May 15, 1971, I remember everyone was thinking if they would fire 122's as the plane was leaving. (maybe I was thinking that). When the plane was airborne, I big cheer erupted and we knew we were going home. We landed at Travis and I got a military hop to St Louis and then jumped on a plane to Boston. I didn't see any protesters on my way home but my biggest let down was after I got out a few months later. I applied for a job at IBM and I remember telling the interviewer that I just got back from Vietnam, He calmly said "So what !!!". As if that was all I did, I got up and left. I never let anyone know again that I was a veteran for years. I ended up going back in the Corps for 3 more years. That's what I remember.

Nope, don't work~!

*R.T. I tried 'beforetheygo.us' & it did not work~?

sorry sir its beforeyougo.us I looked it up this time instead of relying on my memory!!!!!!!!! semper fi sir and THANK YOU :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Lurch,
Thanks for the kind words! I try to tell it like it is, or in these cases, like it was! LOL!

**before 'you' go.us**

J. T. Foster::: Got it now, great web site::: Thanks for the info...

Fortunate Son

Last of May 69 jumped on milk run from Quang Tri to MMAF-nobody crossed runway for fixed wing hop anymore after we lost two in Jan 68 when their plane went down for unknown reason- met with couple buddies from HMM-165 and then DaNang to Okinawa to clean up and wait for hop back to the world. Which happened to be El Toro the way I remember it and a beautiful troop of Brownies saying Hello and passing out paper flowers and notes. Surprised didn't cover it. Trucked up to LAX and dark by then so any protesters were gone to party . Caught TWA redeye on standby and ended up in First Class sitting next to a state politican. I told him my folks wrote about a Pennsylvania $25 a month bonus and he told me how state was in bad shape right then and I should hold off applying right then(I made mental note to make sure I did it that week). On approach to PIT we were just ready to touch down when pilot gunned engines and we went straight up, but not as fast as my heart hit my throat. Second go round was better and the fortunate son was home.