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The first time I saw Platoon it just blew me away. I saw it with my wife and young son and when it was over I took them home and went back to the theater and watched it again.
There were…"
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Operation Silver City
2/503 - 1966 - LZ ZULU ZULU In March we will be reminiscing about Operation Silver City again. For some of us it is one of several times through the…Continue
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Jim Bethea commented on Becca Bryan's blog post What's a girl to do..."Hi Becca,
I hate being out of work and looking for a job. No one likes rejection, it's a real poke in the self-esteem. But when you do land a job, and you will, you feel on top of the world. Wait for it...it's coming.
Same-o same-o here in…"
Jim Bethea posted a blog postM-16
I can't sit still and not say something about the M-16 rifle since Mr. Junger has brought it up (I didn't think anyone cared!).In the "Old Army" the enlisted man had control over nothing. He was reliant upon the wisdom of the Pentagon for his wellbeing. One would assume that officers who had risen to a rank and position that would put them in the Pentagon would have some real knowledge about weaponry and combat. So when troopers of the 173d Airborne in Vietnam were found dead beside their M-16s…See More
Jim Bethea posted a blog postFleurette by Robert Service
Robert Service has always been my favorite poet. In fact he's vertually the only poet I read.I like his stuff because it's about hardships and overcoming harsh places. It's about being loyal to your pardner.You might remember The Cremation Of Sam McGee and The Shooting Of Dan McGrew.He was an ambulance driver in the First World War and his brother was killed in that war so he knew about the sufferings of soldiers.His poem, Flourette, is one of the most touching I've ever read. I encourage you…See More
kasia j left a comment for Jim Bethea"Dear Jim,
Thank you so much for your input, all of your blogs are important, and valuable!
Im looking forward to the next one"
Jim Bethea commented on David Cram's blog post Appreciation for An Excellent Book"Well said David.
I've often thought that if the brave are disposable then what caliber of citizen is left. Yet, we seem to keep cranking out brave soldiers generation after generation as the guys in Mr. Junger's book illustrates."
Becca Bryan commented on Jim Bethea's blog post The Old Guard"The best writing comes from the heart. Keep at it!"
Jim Bethea commented on Jim Bethea's blog post The Old Guard"Thank you Becca - I'm afraid that was a one time deal. I haven't been able to repeat it since. I guess that's 'cause it was from the heart."
Becca Bryan commented on Jim Bethea's blog post The Old Guard"My God you write beautifully! Just love this!"
Jim Bethea left a comment for Sebastian Junger"Mr. Junger,
Bought your books War and The Perfect Storm. I've read War and I'm looking forward to The perfect Storm.
Please let me know if you think any of my comments or blogs are inappropriate - I'm a guest on your site and I…"
Jim Bethea posted a blog postThe Old Guard
THE OLD GUARDWe are veterans of the Vietnam War.Time is counting the cadence now as the years march us intohistory. The battlefields where we screamed and cried and bledand died settle like falling leaves onto its pages.We make our daily pilgrimage to the seductive siren on the rocks-Our Lady of the Valley of the Shadow - Vietnam.She has been our companion for so long now that it would be hardto imagine life without her. Indeed, we would be like lost children.She is the tapestry against which…See More
Jim Bethea left a comment for kasia j"Kasia - I'm so sorry. I thought I had written you stating that Chantal had given her permission ...don't know how the ball was dropped.
At any rate, when I didn't see it on the Restrepodogwoof website I took the liberty of posting it…"
Jim Bethea commented on Jim Bethea's blog post Those Darned Kids!"Tim - I certainly will forward your comment to Chantal. I want to contact her dad and make sure that she is aware of how much people appreciate it. You never know what a little ego boost might do for her future.
Kanani Fong did a real professional…"
Tim Waters commented on Jim Bethea's blog post Those Darned Kids!"Jim - if you have contact with Chantal, please thank her for this wonderful poem. She perfectly captures the instant brotherhood you feel with someone else who has served. She also needs to understand that the "...strong service of courageous…"
Becca Bryan commented on Jim Bethea's blog post Those Darned Kids!"Beautiful! Loved it! Wish I could write this good!"
kasia j left a comment for Jim Bethea"Hi Jim how are you?
Did you have a chance to ask if I could post Chantal`s pome on Restrepos web.
Best Kasia"
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M-16
I can't sit still and not say something about the M-16 rifle since Mr. Junger has brought it up (I didn't think anyone cared!).
In the "Old Army" the enlisted man had control over nothing. He was reliant upon the wisdom of the Pentagon for his wellbeing. One would assume that officers who had risen to a rank and position that would put them in the Pentagon would have some real knowledge about weaponry and combat. So when troopers of the 173d Airborne in Vietnam were found dead beside…
ContinuePosted on October 29, 2010 at 3:52am
Fleurette by Robert Service
Robert Service has always been my favorite poet. In fact he's vertually the only poet I read.
I like his stuff because it's about hardships and overcoming harsh places. It's about being loyal to your pardner.
You might remember The Cremation Of Sam McGee and The Shooting Of Dan McGrew.
He was an ambulance driver in the First World War and his brother was killed in that war so he knew about the sufferings of soldiers.
His poem, Flourette, is one of the most…
ContinuePosted on October 27, 2010 at 10:56pm
The Old Guard
THE OLD GUARD
We are veterans of the Vietnam War.
Time is counting the cadence now as the years march us into
history. The battlefields where we screamed and cried and bled
and died settle like falling leaves onto its pages.
We make our daily pilgrimage to the seductive siren on the rocks-…
ContinuePosted on October 20, 2010 at 12:00am — 3 Comments
Brothers in arms, hooch buddies, survivors, etc.
This guy's walking down the street when he falls into a hole.
The walls are steep he can't get out.
A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up: "Hey, you! Can you help me out?"
The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole and moves on.
Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up: "Father, I'm down in this hole. Can you help me out?"
The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on.
Then a friend walks by: 'Hey…
ContinuePosted on October 18, 2010 at 10:30pm
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 3:47pm on October 6, 2010,
waheed said… - wat u soldiers did in korengal valley without firing on trees n mountains?
- At 7:00am on October 14, 2010, kasia j said…
- Hi Jim, How are you, It would be fantastic if you could post some of your stories on our web., Let me know once you log in as we can give you pro status, and u can put ur blogs up!
- At 7:08am on October 14, 2010, kasia j said…
- Sorry Im replying only now, well, Dogwoof is the Film Distribution Film Company based in UK that focuses on social issue films and documentaries. We believe that a good film can make a big difference in how people see the world and social issues. The aim of this approach is to trigger change, and get people to take action. You can go to our website www.dogwoof.com
So thats us!
- At 11:00am on October 15, 2010, kasia j said…
- fantastis, I saw you there, now my collegue has to make you a pro, I let you know when that happens so u can create your own blogs
- At 11:08am on October 15, 2010, kasia j said…
- You are now a pro!
- At 6:31am on October 19, 2010, kasia j said…
- Hi Jim how are you?
Did you have a chance to ask if I could post Chantal`s pome on Restrepos web.
Best Kasia
- At 8:54am on October 27, 2010, kasia j said…
- Dear Jim,
Thank you so much for your input, all of your blogs are important, and valuable!
Im looking forward to the next one
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