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MarineCombatEngineer

(17,174 posts) Mon Nov 24, 2025, 11:22 PM Monday

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

I will post numerous pictures of where I fought and survived.
The Govt. of Vietnam has graciously offered to pay for our expenses, up to and including our full time visiting their beautiful country.

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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 Monday OP

Sounds like you'll have a wonderful trip! I look forward to seeing your photos. CaliforniaPeggy Monday #1

The Govt. has generously offered to pay for 2 weeks of all expenses paid, including hotel expenses, food,q MarineCombatEngineer Monday #2

That is super generous of them. Wow! CaliforniaPeggy Monday #4

I think it H2O Man Monday #5

A friend of mine was involved with that DFW Tuesday #10

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Adrian it was DFW Tuesday #22

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They are entertainment, not journalism DFW Tuesday #40

Why are they doing this? What is their goal? Irish_Dem Tuesday #26

I can only guess, but I would say yes, that's part of the reason. MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #27

How are you feeling about going back? Irish_Dem Tuesday #29

I'm excited to return to the places I was stationed at, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #30

Yes a marked improvement. Irish_Dem Tuesday #34

Oh yeah, Da Nang is on our itinerary. MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #36

I was wondering when you were going..actually thought it was gonna be around this time of year.. Deuxcents Monday #3

My wish for you, MCE.... democrank Monday #6

Enjoy the country this time, it is a beautiful country with a rich history. Bev54 Tuesday #7

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Even during the war, I got to experience Vietnamese food and let me tell you, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #9

Stay away from those tiny peppers, unless you love super hot stuff KS Toronado Tuesday #24

I love hot peppers, but at my advanced age, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #25

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Thanks! DET Tuesday #18

Fun,Ty! electric_blue68 Tuesday #19

My neighbor made the trip KT2000 Tuesday #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 Tuesday #13

Yes it did KT2000 Tuesday #39

My son just returned from there. czarjak Tuesday #14

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2 weeks and I plan to explore every place I served and fought at. MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #16

Looking forward to hearing about it! BaronChocula Tuesday #17

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Unfortunately, no, MarineCombatEngineer Tuesday #31

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Have a good trip. Peace! surfered Tuesday #38

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