Posted on Mar 11, 2021
For people who went to Vietnam and whose unit had a really rough go of things -- would you still go back and do it again if given the chance?
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This question comes to mind for me, especially considering that Vietnam veterans generally did not receive a warm welcome home back to the US when they finished up. So I wonder if Vietnam vets would go back and do it all over again if they had the chance, particularly for people whose units in Vietnam got torn up pretty bad.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing I made the choice to enlist because I thought that supporting South Vietnam was a just cause. I would do it again. I always try to make the best decisions that I can, and move on. My best friend was killed the day after I left country. I do regret brothers lost.
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Yes, if I had to do it over again I would. That experience made me the man I am today. I served in the Army for eight and a half years. As a combat infantry soldier I served with the 101st Airborne and the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam. I’m proud of my service.
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PO3 Aaron Hassay
Not that it exactly matters but what years? My dad was 66-68 army 11 lib and I am still understanding that era ..
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SPC Joseph Kopac
Cool. Served in same 2 outfits, 71-72. Recently got a Air Assault coin from the 506th with the Cav and 101st on it. I have no desire to do it again.
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SSG Thomas Simpson
Welcome home Ed, always great to hear from a fellow Screaming Eagle.SGT Ed Matyjasik
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Yes I would. I made the choice when I was 14 and at 18 I was in country. And I find it strange when you ask “particularly for people whose units Vietnam got torn up pretty bad.
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