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Irish_Dem

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29. How are you feeling about going back?

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #27)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 11:56 AM

Nov 25

Do you go back to the spot where you were stationed?

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Ok, so I've rescheduled my trip to Vietnam for mid June as a non combatant per the Vietnamese Govt. [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Nov 24 OP

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

20 Vietnamese Dishes You Have To Try! 🇻🇳 🩶🩶🩶🔵 Celerity Nov 25 #8

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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