Born in the USA - Vietnam War

Vietnam was my war. Born in 46, got to Vietnam in 66 at 20. Wounded in Dec., sent home. Still alive at 74. 3rd Marine Div. Semper Fi.

My bus driver, Mr. Day, in grade school (70s) was said to have a cherry 68 Camaro in his garage that he never took out. In front of his small house there was a flagpole that he was said to raise every morning and take down down before sunset. I think he was a widower. He didnt talk much and was kind of gruff. We later learned his only child - his son - was killed in Vietnam and that was the son's car that he had bought him after High School. I so hope that he somehow found peace from that cruel twist of life.

I turned 18 in Vietnam the worst day of my life now I'm 72 I'll never forget that day...

Grandpas brother was in a helicopter crash in Vietnam. He was Mia for 3 years. Returned home and made my great gramma faint.

Uncle served he lost his whole squad when he fell out of helicopter when it was shot down fell in a rice patty and lived too this day he still doesn’t wear a seatbelt

Born in the U.S.A. died in NAM. Dam shame. Shity war. Respect to those who served and those forced to serve.

My grandfather served with the Navy in Vietnam. He serves two tours, got shot during a river patrol and was discharged. He was an absolute wreck for nearly the next two decades. He was a broken man, but deep down he was a good man and I still love him. He was already damaged after his first tour, but he signed up for another one to support my grandmother, mother and sister back home. He passed away back in 2007 from cancer that was likely caused by agent orange exposure

I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang,. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.

'Only the dead have seen end of war' Plato......

imagine losing all your friends in a war that you sacrificed everything for and coming home to people calling you baby killers and denying you all sense of humanity

I served in Vietnam in the 4th Infantry Division 68 to 69. At 72 yrs.of age, I read these comments and reflect back to those time's. Some of us did what our country asked us to do. Was it right who knows, but I do know that iam proud of all my brothers that were there. We did it to the best of our ability. The ones I feel for is the Vietnamese people we left behind. To my fellow veterans welcome home and thank you for your service. Freedom and liberty 🇺🇲

I was in Vietnam 69-70 and when watching videos from that time I takes me back to that time. The music I became more familiar after returning home. I can still hear helicopters from many miles away and know what some are just by sound. I threw most photo's away but can still vividly see them. What a waste Vietnam was. Entering this in 2023 it might bring some to realize we will never forget our time spent there. Wars are not pleasant or fun.

The B side of the Born in the USA single "Shut out the light "was dedicated by Springsteen to all Australian and NZ Vietnam Veterans. He is the only Yank I know who supported Australian Veterans and donated money .

Odd, I didn't see one politician in this video.

I served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army in 1969. Wounded by mortar fire in December of that year, one month before my 21st birthday. Sent home to an army hospital at Fort Devens, Ma., after short stays of a few weeks at hospitals in Vietnam and Japan. This opening shower scene brought back memories of the only shower I remember taking during my six month tour in 'Nam. 😁 It's now 11-16-23, and I'll be 75 years-old in two months. My mom told me I was born two months premature. I almost died from the wounds I received in Vietnam. At age of 22 I rolled my new car over, and walked away with only a broken nose. I like to tell people that I was in a hurry to get here, and I ain't in no hurry to leave.😂

Im a Vietnam veteran and disabled from agent orange ....after all these years from 1968 till now that war has been haunting me emotionally and physically. ...hundreds of Vietnam veterans die each day and still we pay for our service to the country. ...our government poisoned us not the communists.....the good guys did that and were slow to admit that they screwed us...it took over 30 yrs...we didnt start the war ,or enjoy our combat experiences but did our country's bidding as best we could...we served with honor and pride yet were afraid to admit we were Nam vets for yrs....something is wrong with that....it is our home where our families and friends live why wouldn't we serve our country. ..still not getting credit for being a warrior in a war as all wars are a terrific waste of life ,suffering that is immeasurable. ...a big waste of our human resources... not counting the materials that are destroyed. ...hate the war love the warrior's

Three older brothers served a couple of cousins and two uncles also served in Vietnam. They all came home in one piece while my friend’s older brother came home in a casket. The only thing good about the war was the music and the end of it. RIP to all those who died God Bless the MIAs. To those who served the true Americans appreciate the job you did.

My Grandpa was in the 1st Air Cav, he was in Country from 69 through 70. He saw action all over Vietnam, and Cambodia, aswell as Laos. He may not have got a warm welcome when he cam back home to Indiana, but I'm sure as Fuck proud of him.

Have a uncle who jumped out of the helicopter with his marine buddies and they emidiently started taking fire,Within 15 minutes he went from the rank of private first class to sergeant and led his fellow marines into a blood bath where he almost didn't make it out but they stood there ground and he got out alive. His name is Rudy Altamirano from Galveston Texas. He later became a drill sergeant and retired after 20y in the marine Corp. He lives in Georgia now.Thanks Rudy and God Bless you.

My father started his military career in the 101 Div. After that, he went to Vietnam as green beret. He was wounded but he came back to Vietnam after some months. My father was born in 1938, and passed away in 2015, at 77 years old. I’ll always be proud to be his son.