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10. A friend of mine was involved with that
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 01:18 AM
Nov 25

The Pentagon had a small, unsung office whose task it was to work with Vietnam and Cambodia to help find MIAs (or what was left of them) to help their families get closure. Before he told me about it, I had never heard of the project. I visited him in their small office. They seemed quite busy. This was maybe twenty years ago. My friend was already about 70, and had served in Vietnam himself as a radio announcer. Hollywood even made a film about him. He said the story and portrayal of him in the film had little to nothing to do with how it really was (what else is new?).

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Sounds like you'll have a wonderful trip! I look forward to seeing your photos. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 24 #1
The Govt. has generously offered to pay for 2 weeks of all expenses paid, including hotel expenses, food,q MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 #2
That is super generous of them. Wow! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 24 #4
I think it H2O Man Nov 24 #5
A friend of mine was involved with that DFW Nov 25 #10
Adrian Cronauer? nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #12
Adrian it was DFW Nov 25 #22
i have a friend who was a consultant for a 'based on a true story' movie mopinko Nov 25 #23
They are entertainment, not journalism DFW Nov 25 #40
Why are they doing this? What is their goal? Irish_Dem Nov 25 #26
I can only guess, but I would say yes, that's part of the reason. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #27
How are you feeling about going back? Irish_Dem Nov 25 #29
I'm excited to return to the places I was stationed at, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #30
Yes a marked improvement. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #34
Oh yeah, Da Nang is on our itinerary. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #36
I was wondering when you were going..actually thought it was gonna be around this time of year.. Deuxcents Nov 24 #3
My wish for you, MCE.... democrank Nov 24 #6
Enjoy the country this time, it is a beautiful country with a rich history. Bev54 Nov 25 #7
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Even during the war, I got to experience Vietnamese food and let me tell you, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #9
Stay away from those tiny peppers, unless you love super hot stuff KS Toronado Nov 25 #24
I love hot peppers, but at my advanced age, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #25
it's the cilantro, coriander, and culantro RussBLib Nov 26 #41
Thanks! DET Nov 25 #18
Fun,Ty! electric_blue68 Nov 25 #19
My neighbor made the trip KT2000 Nov 25 #11
I'm hoping it will bring closure to a sad chapter in my life, as I hope it brought closure to your neighbor. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #13
Yes it did KT2000 Nov 25 #39
My son just returned from there. czarjak Nov 25 #14
I was gonna say BaronChocula Nov 25 #15
2 weeks and I plan to explore every place I served and fought at. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #16
Looking forward to hearing about it! BaronChocula Nov 25 #17
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Enjoy your stay. GoodRaisin Nov 25 #21
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Unfortunately, no, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #31
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My deepest condolence to you and your family. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #33
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FWIW, VFW pays for Purple Heart recipients to visit Vietnam all expenses paid dalton99a Nov 25 #37
Have a good trip. Peace! surfered Nov 25 #38
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