To check out how far (or how little) these have come check out this older blog post: Vietnam in 28mm Australia Royal Australian Rifle Platoon Royal Autralian Rifle Platoon All of the figures in this platoon are from The Assault Group. There may or may not be a few more guys in the picture that I imagine would actually be in a platoon.
Officially Opened on Veterans' Day, November 11, 1994
Vietnam is a country of contrasts, where loud, vibrant cities sit within touching distance of calm oceans and rising limestone karsts. Experience city life, where thousands of motorbikes make crossing the road feel like a game of life and death. Yet, this is strangely loveable and provides a. Mar 24, 2014 The first baby tooth to come out was the first one that came in while we were in Vietnam! Oh how I remember those first few days as a family when he was teething, grieving & battling a bad case of bronchitis & an ear infection. I realized then how tough my little man was:). Noreen's Friends of Danang and Vietnam Blog I'm Noreen Doloughty and I am a member of a group called Friends of Danang. I'm also the daughter of an American serviceman killed in the Vietnam War. I started this blog for our 2006 trip to Vietnam, and in 2008 I'm making a return trip. But the excursion that changed the way I saw Vietnam took place on a hot Sunday morning when I visited Kim Long Orphanage. So, after 39 years, I did return and within this blog is a detailed description of our day. Since returning from Vietnam, I have continued to support the orphanage through donations from friends and family.
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Purpose:
To honor Vietnam Veterans, living and dead, who served their country on either side of the conflict.
Mission:
To provide an interactive, on-line forum for Vietnam Veterans and their families and friends to exchange information, stories, poems, songs, art, pictures, and experiences in any publishable form.
How This Home Page Started
Plus: Tributes to Lewis B. Puller Jr. and a Link about the Vietnamese Memorial Association (VMA).
A Visit to Vietnam
Stories, Pictures, Maps, a 'Q&A' VN101 Forum, Bibliographies of Books About Vietnam, Art,Links, and More.
Remembrance
Stories, Poems, and Pictures; 'Vietnam Veterans Memorials;' Search Aids for The Wall in D.C. and by State; A Glossary of Terms; and More.
Vietnam Scandal Blogspot
Veterans Organizations and Support Groups
Plus: The 'Lost & Found' Search Aid, the 'Information and Search Aids' Index, a 'Reunions' Gallery, a 'Q&A' PTSD 101 Forum, 'VetLinks,' and Our Allied Galleries.
The Post Exchange
Books on the 'Bookshelf;' the 'News Stand;' Military Items For Sale; 'Services and SearchAids;' 'Tours to Vietnam;' Tapes, CDs, and Videos; 'Art Prints;' and More.
Ekstrak file rar di android. The motivation in creating and publishing this WWW Page is to provide a dynamic, multimedia-based 'chronology' of the Vietnam Warand its aftermath as seen through the eyes of Veterans, their families, and their friends.
Within this context, the term 'Veteran' refers not only to the war fighters of either side but also to the men and women who served the war effort in Vietnam in myriad other capacities.
The contributions to this Home Page span the period beginning with the early war years and continue through present-day Vietnam. The building of this Page is an ongoing, distributed, collaborative enterprise supported by Vietnam War Veterans and Friends of Veterans around the World.
DEDICATION
Best Places To Visit In Vietnam
Improved Lost and Found Search Engine up and running. Use it to search over 60,000 listings for Vietnam Vets. Thanks to Tim Schuett at SwRI!
Please notify bill mcbride at the email address below if you experience any problems accessing the sections on this site or if you have feedback you'd like to pass along.
Use this automatic mailing form or send email to Bill McBride at:'bill@vietvet.org'
Taps:
View the latest Updates and additions as of 24 May 2020
in 'PX' Section
The Marquee
Time-sensitive Information and Special Events
Purpose:
To honor Vietnam Veterans, living and dead, who served their country on either side of the conflict.
Mission:
To provide an interactive, on-line forum for Vietnam Veterans and their families and friends to exchange information, stories, poems, songs, art, pictures, and experiences in any publishable form.
How This Home Page Started
Plus: Tributes to Lewis B. Puller Jr. and a Link about the Vietnamese Memorial Association (VMA).
A Visit to Vietnam
Stories, Pictures, Maps, a 'Q&A' VN101 Forum, Bibliographies of Books About Vietnam, Art,Links, and More.
Remembrance
Stories, Poems, and Pictures; 'Vietnam Veterans Memorials;' Search Aids for The Wall in D.C. and by State; A Glossary of Terms; and More.
Vietnam Scandal Blogspot
Veterans Organizations and Support Groups
Plus: The 'Lost & Found' Search Aid, the 'Information and Search Aids' Index, a 'Reunions' Gallery, a 'Q&A' PTSD 101 Forum, 'VetLinks,' and Our Allied Galleries.
The Post Exchange
Books on the 'Bookshelf;' the 'News Stand;' Military Items For Sale; 'Services and SearchAids;' 'Tours to Vietnam;' Tapes, CDs, and Videos; 'Art Prints;' and More.
Ekstrak file rar di android. The motivation in creating and publishing this WWW Page is to provide a dynamic, multimedia-based 'chronology' of the Vietnam Warand its aftermath as seen through the eyes of Veterans, their families, and their friends.
Within this context, the term 'Veteran' refers not only to the war fighters of either side but also to the men and women who served the war effort in Vietnam in myriad other capacities.
The contributions to this Home Page span the period beginning with the early war years and continue through present-day Vietnam. The building of this Page is an ongoing, distributed, collaborative enterprise supported by Vietnam War Veterans and Friends of Veterans around the World.
DEDICATION
Best Places To Visit In Vietnam
This Home Page is dedicated to the memory of Vietnam Veteran Lewis Burwell Puller Jr. Lew was the 'pointman' for this patrol and guided us safely to the Line of Departure.
'We'll take over from here, Lew. Your spirit, dedication, and vision will inspire all of us to carry on in your footsteps.
'Semper Fi, old warrior. We'll miss you.'
This Home Page is maintained by Bill McBride with help from The 'Platoon'
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The Vietnamese are friendly people trying to stay one step ahead of a rapidly growing tourism industry. Whether you're in the countryside surrounded by rice paddies or in Ho Chi Minh City, you won't get very far without someone marketing to you. But compared to other South East Asian countries, Vietnam offers similar services but at much lower prices - cheap massages, relaxing beaches, excellent food and breathtaking countryside.
There's still a bit of rivalry between the North and South and both have much to offer travelers of all types. Whether you're starting in the North and heading South or vice versa, you'll most likely stop at various small towns and beaches along the coast. But getting around this country isn't that easy. Bus rides are long and the trains are tediously slow. Flight is a preferable alternative, given the distance between destinations. Once in town, a great way to quickly orientate yourself to a busy city is to negotiate with a cyclo-driver for a 'bicycle-drawn carriage' ride around.
Some of Vietnam's most gorgeous architecture is left over from French Indochina and drivers/tour guides are eager to provide a history lesson while carting you around. While Vietnam still conjures mixed emotions in some of the Western world, the Vietnamese are quick to remind you that Vietnam is not a war - it's a country.
Saigon, as it's known by the locals, has a war museum and tours to educate tourists about the conflict. But if that gets too serious, just head to the coast for beachfront nightlife and fresh seafood cooked right beside you as you sunbathe during the day.
- Mekong Delta: See the floating markets and get a glimpse of life on the Mekong River
- Halong Bay: Picturesque boat tours through emerald waters and limestone isles
- Hoi An: A popular place to have tailor made clothes and suites made to order, and a beautiful traditional town to boot
- Cu Chi Tunnels: Underground network of tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
- Traveling foodies can compare the southern and northern variations of phở--a rice-noodle stew (phở bò for beef and phở gà for chicken)
- Visa-on-Arrival is not available for all nationalities. Check in advance as some travelers may need a week or more before receiving their approved visa or other required documentation.
- When purchasing tours (i.e. Ha Long Bay), try comparing with a few companies. If your accommodation offers tours it may be much more expensive than buying directly from tour operators.
- Double-check the season you will be entering (which differs from the South and North) as winter season, especially in the North, can be quite cold--dress accordingly.
- Be practical regarding what items you flash in public. This holds especially true on popular beaches where travelers are encouraged to keep an eye on their bags or leave important belongings behind.
- Vietnam - Guide for trip planners from theRedRiver
