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When we landed at Cam Ron bay at 1:00 in the morning, it was hotter than hell. For the next 13 months and 6 day I spent most of my nights in a communications bunker in the central highlands.
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For you, my friend, the first bits of my first book...
Baggy Zero Four
CHAPTER ONE
It was as if the world had farted in his face. The air that came in through the jetliner’s door hit him like garbage gelatin: smothering hot, with overtones of sewage, dead fish, diesel smoke and jet exhaust. It was Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of Vietnam, and First Lieutenant “Rusty” Naille knew his nose would never forget that first olfactory assault as long as he lived. How long that might be was up for grabs.
“Jesus H Christ, what is that?” He asked, staggering back a half step and bumping into the Army sergeant behind him.
“Just ‘Nam, sir,” the sergeant answered laconically. “You won’t get used to it.”
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While you guys were sent to stop the spread of communism; how do you feel about those who stayed here and voted it in? This country makes deals every day with communists; how do you feel about that?
PS Thank ya'll for your service to this country.
Son of a liberal: " What did you do in the War On Terror, Daddy?"
Liberal father: " I fought the Americans, along with all the other liberals."
MOLON LABE
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Thank YOU. for your time, and service.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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Bear, I am sick to my very marrow that we long ago started the slide to socialism. Hell, Bernie Sanders brags that he's a Socialist - and he's got a bunch of people voting for him.
The lure of "no responsibility and let the government support me" is a powerful one. It has even blinded people to what happened to Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, and everywhere else that has gone that route.
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Thank YOU. for your time, and service. Ditto True heroes
I retired from the Johns Manville asbestos pop tart factory in ‘59, and still never made the connection.—-Slumlord
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Once again,,,,THANK YOU SIR!!
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For you, my friend, the first bits of my first book...
Baggy Zero Four
CHAPTER ONE
It was as if the world had farted in his face. The air that came in through the jetliner’s door hit him like garbage gelatin: smothering hot, with overtones of sewage, dead fish, diesel smoke and jet exhaust. It was Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of Vietnam, and First Lieutenant “Rusty” Naille knew his nose would never forget that first olfactory assault as long as he lived. How long that might be was up for grabs.
“Jesus H Christ, what is that?” He asked, staggering back a half step and bumping into the Army sergeant behind him.
“Just ‘Nam, sir,” the sergeant answered laconically. “You won’t get used to it.”
Rocky, I never did tell you how much I enjoyed reading both of those books. Thank you sir, for the insight into what was looming for me in a few years. I graduated in 1975, and missed having an opportunity to visit that part of the world. I'm still broken up over it. 
Mark
NRA Life Member
Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day!
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
Oh The Drama!
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For you, my friend, the first bits of my first book...
Baggy Zero Four
CHAPTER ONE
It was as if the world had farted in his face. The air that came in through the jetliner’s door hit him like garbage gelatin: smothering hot, with overtones of sewage, dead fish, diesel smoke and jet exhaust. It was Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of Vietnam, and First Lieutenant “Rusty” Naille knew his nose would never forget that first olfactory assault as long as he lived. How long that might be was up for grabs.
“Jesus H Christ, what is that?” He asked, staggering back a half step and bumping into the Army sergeant behind him.
“Just ‘Nam, sir,” the sergeant answered laconically. “You won’t get used to it.”
I doubt any of us will ever forget that first few moments stepping of the airliner and getting hit in the face with that heat and that smell. Mine was Tan Nhut, no different than that described above. No, there was no sense even trying to get used to it. Welcome Home, gahuntertom.
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I’m glad you made it home and I’m grateful for your service to us.
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That opening sentence is like a punch in the gut for everybody who served there. To say that it strikes a chord is a gross understatement.
With no humility or modesty whatsoever, I think it ranks up there with "Call me Ishmael" as one of the great opening sentences. But I'm biased.
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I was too young to have been involved with Vietnam, but I thank all of you that served for me and my family.
Rocky, I really enjoyed your books. Gave me a tiny inkling of what it was like for fellows like you. I know that there were others that had it a ton rougher than you while there, but from what I can gather, you captured the mood of the time and place quite well. Thanks!
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When we landed at Cam Ron bay at 1:00 in the morning, it was hotter than hell. For the next 13 months and 6 day I spent most of my nights in a communications bunker in the central highlands. Geesh, why didn't you hang around so we could have a drink? 1 May '69 was the epic day for me. Saigon smells crappier than Cam Rahn, trust me. 
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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When we landed at Cam Ron bay at 1:00 in the morning, it was hotter than hell. For the next 13 months and 6 day I spent most of my nights in a communications bunker in the central highlands. 50 years, big number and a long time........ Thank you for your service to this Great Nation.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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For you, my friend, the first bits of my first book...
Baggy Zero Four
CHAPTER ONE
It was as if the world had farted in his face. The air that came in through the jetliner’s door hit him like garbage gelatin: smothering hot, with overtones of sewage, dead fish, diesel smoke and jet exhaust. It was Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of Vietnam, and First Lieutenant “Rusty” Naille knew his nose would never forget that first olfactory assault as long as he lived. How long that might be was up for grabs.
“Jesus H Christ, what is that?” He asked, staggering back a half step and bumping into the Army sergeant behind him.
“Just ‘Nam, sir,” the sergeant answered laconically. “You won’t get used to it.”
Thought I might like a copy but it is a little steep! Amazon
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get the used copy, at only $820.92.. 
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Thank you for your service.
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Ho Li Wow.....$3600 for a new copy! Someone's laffin' behind our backs I'll betcha! LMAO
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Fifty years...I remember my Dad's departure and return (3 Jul 68/69) like it was yesterday. He was so brown and had this big mustache.
Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.
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Ho Li Wow.....$3600 for a new copy! Someone's laffin' behind our backs I'll betcha! LMAO I think that is for an autographed copy... Loved both books more than once.
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