When was the last time you saw someone with a Vietnam Vet hat?

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:44:13 -0400

We may be old now but you didn't mess with us then.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 24 at 2017 3:46 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:46:01 -0400

That's a roger sir. I'm still a force to stay away from when I get mad.

Response by MSgt Stephen Council made Jul 24 at 2017 3:47 PM

MSgt Stephen Council — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:47:33 -0400

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen They went to fight a war they didn't necessarily believe in, they fought because the guy next to them deserved their support and because the flag meant something. I have nothing but respect for them!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2017 3:53 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:53:11 -0400

Every day I drive by a particular gas station where a gentleman sits on a bucket with a sign asking for money. But, before he arrives to his spot, he stops by a different gas station and loads up on coffee and what not. Then he gets into his car (with current and valid tags on the car) and drives to a different spot then walks to his preferred corner.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Jul 24 at 2017 3:55 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:55:27 -0400

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Saw one this morning--it was on this guy^^

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2017 3:59 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:59:49 -0400

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen I saw a soldier wearing one last week. If I have the time, I try to talk to these men to find out when they were in country and what unit. I have only wore my Vietnam cap out in public, once or twice. I prefer to wear one of my Marine Corps caps. I may occasionally walk like an older gentleman, but I do not consider myself an old man. I am sure that many younger folks consider me as old.

Response by SFC Susanne Buchberger made Jul 24 at 2017 4:02 PM

SFC Susanne Buchberger — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:02:17 -0400

I saw a lot of them this last weekend. The Traveling Vietnam Wall was in Wausau WI. It was a great honor..

Response by SPC Kirby Rider made Jul 24 at 2017 4:48 PM

SPC Kirby Rider — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:48:46 -0400

This morning. It is one of the benefits of working with a veteran-specific program. I work with vets from almost all eras on a daily basis. Love hearing that they went through the same BS in garrison in the 1960's as I went through in the 2000's. Same shit, different day.

Response by SGT Peter Hayes made Jul 24 at 2017 4:59 PM

SGT Peter Hayes — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:59:13 -0400

will is see them about 3 to 4 times a week when working in the store. and try to thank them all

Response by PO3 Steve Bulger made Jul 24 at 2017 5:10 PM

PO3 Steve Bulger — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:10:17 -0400

Today at Home Depot

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Jul 24 at 2017 5:47 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:47:18 -0400

Yesterday while grocery shopping. We were in the same checkout line. I've seen him before and we've chatted before. We nodded to each other. He was paying, i was two customers back in the line.

Response by Cadet 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2017 5:53 PM

Cadet 1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:53:24 -0400

true

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 24 at 2017 5:54 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:54:29 -0400

At the Scott AFB Commissary last Saturday, 22 Jul 17. He wasn't shuffling at all. Moving along better than many folks.

Response by CPT Scott Sharon made Jul 24 at 2017 6:51 PM

CPT Scott Sharon — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:51:02 -0400

To be honest I can't recall ever seeing one.

Response by CPT Scott Sharon made Jul 24 at 2017 6:51 PM

CPT Scott Sharon — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:51:26 -0400

Where could I get one?

Response by LTC Marc King made Jul 24 at 2017 6:58 PM

LTC Marc King — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:58:32 -0400

At the bank were we traded unit ids and incountry locations and dates of service!

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Jul 24 at 2017 7:13 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:13:59 -0400

I don't wear a Vietnam Vet hat instead I wear my Division hat (4th Inf.) but it's funny ,I saw this post I have just returned from Sicily on vacation and noticed a gentleman with a Vietnam cap on and as my custom went up and shook his hand and said "Welcome Home Brother " nothing more was said but we both knew the bond is never broken.

Response by SP5 Jerry Ilchena made Jul 24 at 2017 8:30 PM

SP5 Jerry Ilchena — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:30:10 -0400

Last week when in San Diego

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Jul 25 at 2017 12:53 PM

PVT Mark Brown — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:53:30 -0400

This morning. I see at least one every day. But even without hats it is amazing how vietnam era vets are able to recognize one another even having never met before. It happens all the time. I wear my hats, one Korea and one Vietnam Vet, although I did not actually serve in-country. I did my hell in Korea.

Response by SSG Richard Hackwith made Jul 25 at 2017 2:57 PM

SSG Richard Hackwith — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:57:28 -0400

Every time I go to the VA clinic.

Response by LTC Joseph Gross made Jul 27 at 2017 12:15 PM

LTC Joseph Gross — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:15:52 -0400

I live in San Antonio and I swear I see a Vietnam Vet nearly every day. Last week, I was chatting with one because he had served with the Airborne in Vietnam and while we were chatting two more joined us. It was like a VFW meeting! San Antonio is Military City, USA and all proudly advertise with hats and shirts!

Response by SP5 Rich Levesque made Jul 27 at 2017 12:52 PM

SP5 Rich Levesque — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:52:34 -0400

I'll wear one more frequently than not. Not a Vietnam veteran hat per se, but I have one with my "Garry Owen" crest. That's what I wear.

Response by CPT Dennis Stevenson made Jul 27 at 2017 2:03 PM

CPT Dennis Stevenson — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:03:39 -0400

See them all the time in Upstate South Carolina.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Jul 29 at 2017 7:41 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:41:10 -0400

See them all the time, but seldom wear a cap myself. As many have said in this string, I often ask what unit they were with and where they served in country. Had a squadron reunion about two months ago, some of us still quite mobile, others not as fortunate, but none of us look like we once were

Response by CPO Emmett (Bud) Carpenter made Aug 11 at 2017 10:17 PM

CPO Emmett (Bud) Carpenter — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 22:17:28 -0400

I see about 20 of them every Wednesday at about 0900 when we all have breakfast together. Three of them are veterans of the battle of Khe Sanh

Response by SSG Dennis Butler made Aug 14 at 2017 9:34 AM

SSG Dennis Butler — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:34:04 -0400

I wear mine when I go to VA appointments hoping to run into someone I served with. occasionally do. On the way home, when I'm in a store, someone will thank me for my service and I wonder how they know I served, then remember the hat. lot different than 50 years ago. I did get to attend a welcome home VN vets parade in Houston, tx in mid eighties with gen Westmoreland leading, it was
better late than never.