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H2O Man

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5. I think it

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 12:40 AM

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is because of older cultural influences that know that the American young men were not responsible, and that holding grudges is unhealthy. Over the years, I've seen numerous documentaries on the war and post-war years, including interviews with elders in hamlets that helped in the search for human remains.

I hope that you have a good visit there!

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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 2025 OP

Sounds like you'll have a wonderful trip! I look forward to seeing your photos. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2025 #1

The Govt. has generously offered to pay for 2 weeks of all expenses paid, including hotel expenses, food,q MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #2

That is super generous of them. Wow! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2025 #4

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They are entertainment, not journalism DFW Nov 2025 #40

Why are they doing this? What is their goal? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #26

I can only guess, but I would say yes, that's part of the reason. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #27

How are you feeling about going back? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #29

I'm excited to return to the places I was stationed at, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #30

Yes a marked improvement. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #34

Oh yeah, Da Nang is on our itinerary. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #36

I was wondering when you were going..actually thought it was gonna be around this time of year.. Deuxcents Nov 2025 #3

My wish for you, MCE.... democrank Nov 2025 #6

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Even during the war, I got to experience Vietnamese food and let me tell you, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #9

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I love hot peppers, but at my advanced age, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #25

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Thanks! DET Nov 2025 #18

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My neighbor made the trip KT2000 Nov 2025 #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 2025 #13

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My son just returned from there. czarjak Nov 2025 #14

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2 weeks and I plan to explore every place I served and fought at. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #16

Looking forward to hearing about it! BaronChocula Nov 2025 #17

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