Comments on: Vung Tau - Vietnam's Hottest R&R Destination http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:50:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mike White http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-181448 Mike White Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:43:42 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-181448 Please send pictures of R&R Center to: mikeandgena@windstream.net. Thanks so much. Mike Please send pictures of R&R Center to: mikeandgena@windstream.net. Thanks so much. Mike

]]> By: Mike White http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-181441 Mike White Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:34:22 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-181441 Thanks to the two people who sent me pictures of the R&R Center in Vung Tau. I would still love to have some of the inside of the facility and of my former employees (I was the Bar Manager in 67 & 68). Can't believe it's been over 40 years!!!!! Thanks to the two people who sent me pictures of the R&R Center in Vung Tau. I would still love to have some of the inside of the facility and of my former employees (I was the Bar Manager in 67 & 68). Can't believe it's been over 40 years!!!!!

]]> By: Ike http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-164542 Ike Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:44:41 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-164542 I was stationed with the Army in Vung Tau with the PX (PACEX) for 1yr & 4 months beginning Feb. 1969. I came back to the U.S. in June of '70' got out of the Army and returned to Vung Tau 30 days later and stayed in Nam as a civilian for four and a half more years with aircraft (helicopters) contractors. Ike I was stationed with the Army in Vung Tau with the PX (PACEX) for 1yr & 4 months beginning Feb. 1969.

I came back to the U.S. in June of '70' got out of the Army and returned to Vung Tau 30 days later and stayed in Nam as a civilian for four and a half more years with aircraft (helicopters) contractors.

Ike

]]> By: Paul T. Shirley http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-153165 Paul T. Shirley Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-153165 I was stationed with the Cobra NETT team from Apr. 1969 to Sept. 1970. I was trying to find out about Mom and Pop Warren's Vung Tau Christian home on the web when I ran across this article. I met Mom & Pop Warren when at Vung Tau and even volunteered to help a little with the building of the home. I do remember the bars, beaches,and girls from there, but my meeting with the Warrens is one of the fondest memories. We would also fly out to the Corpus for parts for our helicopters. We had a Bell Tech-rep who rented an old French villa in the hills on the outskirts of town. We had some great company parties there. What was really nice about being stationed there was the fact that many of our friends from basic and AIT would come through there on an R&R and we could enjoy the town together. I hope to someday return. I've talked to some of my friends who've made the trip recently and they loved it. The people treat Americans great there(and even better if they find that you or a relative had served in Vietnam). My congratulations to the author who asked for the comments which brought back such fond memories in an otherwise tragic war. I was stationed with the Cobra NETT team from Apr. 1969 to Sept. 1970. I was trying to find out about Mom and Pop Warren's Vung Tau Christian home on the web when I ran across this article. I met Mom & Pop Warren when at Vung Tau and even volunteered to help a little with the building of the home. I do remember the bars, beaches,and girls from there, but my meeting with the Warrens is one of the fondest memories. We would also fly out to the Corpus for parts for our helicopters. We had a Bell Tech-rep who rented an old French villa in the hills on the outskirts of town. We had some great company parties there. What was really nice about being stationed there was the fact that many of our friends from basic and AIT would come through there on an R&R and we could enjoy the town together. I hope to someday return. I've talked to some of my friends who've made the trip recently and they loved it. The people treat Americans great there(and even better if they find that you or a relative had served in Vietnam). My congratulations to the author who asked for the comments which brought back such fond memories in an otherwise tragic war.

]]> By: Jim Shelton http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-148324 Jim Shelton Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:56 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-148324 We landed at Vang Tau by way of landing craft with the second half of the 1st Infantry Division. Off the ship down a net , just like in the movies, into landing craft, motored to shore, front gate fell down, and who greeted us, the Army Band. Then hauled by truck to planes and flown to Thu Duc. Waited there until our stuff was off load from ship, USS Barrett I think. From Thu Duc was trucked to DiAn. Don't think Vang Tau was an R&R center yet, this was maybe Sep 1965? Might be a little off on the moves, Ben Hoa might been in there somewhere. Left via Ton Son Nhut. We landed at Vang Tau by way of landing craft with the second half of the 1st Infantry Division. Off the ship down a net , just like in the movies, into landing craft, motored to shore, front gate fell down, and who greeted us, the Army Band. Then hauled by truck to planes and flown to Thu Duc. Waited there until our stuff was off load from ship, USS Barrett I think. From Thu Duc was trucked to DiAn. Don't think Vang Tau was an R&R center yet, this was maybe Sep 1965?

Might be a little off on the moves, Ben Hoa might been in there somewhere.

Left via Ton Son Nhut.

]]> By: Bob Rose http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-145653 Bob Rose Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:51:27 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-145653 I was stationed in Vung Tau in 68-69 with the 8th Aerial Port, Detachment 1. If you flew in for R&R I probably met you at the terminal. I was a regular at the R&R center. We used to head down to the beach and use the Australian surf boards not far from the beached ship. It was finally removed for salvage in the late 80's. I was surfing one day (would you believe it?) with some buddies when my board got loose and hit me square in the nose. I almost bled to death on the beach! If it were not for the Aussies who drove me over to thier medical facility, I might not have made it. A young Aussie Doctor gave me 18 stitches on my nose to put me back together. I am and forever will be indebted to them. So if any Aussies are reading this..........I will never forget....their great beer drinking cheer...."up the old rooster and more piss"!. Here's to you and Gordon Woods surf boards. Vung Tau was a magnificent place to serve out the war and I was one hell of a lucky guy.................. Sgt Robert Rose 8th Aerial Port, Detachment One June 1968 - July 1969 I was stationed in Vung Tau in 68-69 with the 8th Aerial Port, Detachment 1. If you flew in for R&R I probably met you at the terminal. I was a regular at the R&R center. We used to head down to the beach and use the Australian surf boards not far from the beached ship. It was finally removed for salvage in the late 80's. I was surfing one day (would you believe it?) with some buddies when my board got loose and hit me square in the nose. I almost bled to death on the beach! If it were not for the Aussies who drove me over to thier medical facility, I might not have made it. A young Aussie Doctor gave me 18 stitches on my nose to put me back together. I am and forever will be indebted to them. So if any Aussies are reading this……….I will never forget….their great beer drinking cheer…."up the old rooster and more piss"!. Here's to you and Gordon Woods surf boards. Vung Tau was a magnificent place to serve out the war and I was one hell of a lucky guy………………

Sgt Robert Rose
8th Aerial Port, Detachment One
June 1968 – July 1969

]]> By: Rodger Eyles http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-133828 Rodger Eyles Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:27 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-133828 G'day all you septics I served with the Australians at Vung Tau during 66/67. I was a Medical Assistant with 2 Field Ambulance and we had a fair bit to do with your 33 Evac. Spent many hours on your beach and drinking at the Beachcomber Club. Remember the Life Guards well. There was one we called "Safari" because of the hat he wore. Went back in 1998 and was amazed to see the old club still there. It is now a clip joint or so I was told. Came across this site searching for a photo of a Lambretta tricycle that I need for our 44rd Reunion next year. G'day all you septics
I served with the Australians at Vung Tau during 66/67.
I was a Medical Assistant with 2 Field Ambulance and we had a fair bit to do with your 33 Evac.
Spent many hours on your beach and drinking at the Beachcomber Club. Remember the Life Guards well. There was one we called "Safari" because of the hat he wore.
Went back in 1998 and was amazed to see the old club still there. It is now a clip joint or so I was told.
Came across this site searching for a photo of a Lambretta tricycle that I need for our 44rd Reunion next year.

]]> By: Mike White http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-132737 Mike White Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:41:53 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-132737 I was stationed in Vung Tau in 1968 & 1969 as Bar Manager of the US Forces R&R Center. I have spent many hour on the net trying to find pictures of the R&R Center without any luck. I didn't take any pictures when I was there-too young to know it was important. I was the guy in the blue shirt usually sitting in the shoeshine chair at the end of the bar talking to 'Bingo' the shoeshine boy. I spent three tours in RVN '67, '68, '69 & '70. It is the most beautiful country I have ever seen! I see the 'Grand Hotel' is still operating. Thats amazing since the French officers used it for their headquarters so many years ago. I was stationed in Vung Tau in 1968 & 1969 as Bar Manager of the US Forces R&R Center. I have spent many hour on the net trying to find pictures of the R&R Center without any luck. I didn't take any pictures when I was there-too young to know it was important. I was the guy in the blue shirt usually sitting in the shoeshine chair at the end of the bar talking to 'Bingo' the shoeshine boy.

I spent three tours in RVN '67, '68, '69 & '70. It is the most beautiful country I have ever seen! I see the 'Grand Hotel' is still operating. Thats amazing since the French officers used it for their headquarters so many years ago.

]]> By: Mike White http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-132735 Mike White Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:38:28 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-132735 Hi, I was bar manager of the R&R Center in Vung Tau in '68 & '69. Spent three tours in RVN from '67 - '70. The most beautiful country and beaches I have ever seen. I have spent many hours on the web trying to find pictures of the R&R Center with no luck. I didn't take any pictures myself-wish I had. I was the guy in the blue shirt usually sitting in the shoeshine chair at the end of the bar talking to the shoeshine boy 'Bingo'. If anyone has any pictures of the R&R Center that they would ahare, I would really appreciate it (mikeandgena@windstream.net). I'm 65 now and double retired. Have had two bouts with cancer. Retired from the Army with 21.5 years as an E-7. Luck to all vets, Mike White Hi, I was bar manager of the R&R Center in Vung Tau in '68 & '69. Spent three tours in RVN from '67 – '70. The most beautiful country and beaches I have ever seen.

I have spent many hours on the web trying to find pictures of the R&R Center with no luck. I didn't take any pictures myself-wish I had. I was the guy in the blue shirt usually sitting in the shoeshine chair at the end of the bar talking to the shoeshine boy 'Bingo'.

If anyone has any pictures of the R&R Center that they would ahare, I would really appreciate it (mikeandgena@windstream.net).

I'm 65 now and double retired. Have had two bouts with cancer. Retired from the Army with 21.5 years as an E-7.

Luck to all vets, Mike White

]]> By: Berwyn Steele http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm/comment-page-1#comment-130746 Berwyn Steele Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:30:06 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/vung-tau-vietnams-hottest-rr-destination.htm#comment-130746 I was in a A-1 H-J squardon onboard the USS Midway before it went to the yards.The squardon I was in still is flying but in the new type aircraft and on one of the newer carriers. We still visit back and forth and keep in touch by e-mail or phone. The squardon moved onboard the USS Coral Sea and we made two more cruises on her after the midway went into the yards. We were sent off the ship and went in to chue liy or danag we picket up a group of marines and went out with them and tried to find an A-1 that had been shot down and get the gun camera out before the VC got to the plane. We were never very luckey as the vc always beat us to the plane and took as much as they could and put a gernade to the plane. We were always to late. We got our butts shot at alot. The A-1 aircraft was a good attack aircraft and a fighter also as our squardon shot down a russian aircraft while they were out on patrol shot one down and may have shot the other one down also. Very good aircraft the old A-1 was. God Bless America. I was in a A-1 H-J squardon onboard the USS Midway before it went to the yards.The squardon I was in still is flying but in the new type aircraft and on one of the newer carriers. We still visit back and forth and keep in touch by e-mail or phone. The squardon moved onboard the USS Coral Sea and we made two more cruises on her after the midway went into the yards. We were sent off the ship and went in to chue liy or danag we picket up a group of marines and went out with them and tried to find an A-1 that had been shot down and get the gun camera out before the VC got to the plane. We were never very luckey as the vc always beat us to the plane and took as much as they could and put a gernade to the plane. We were always to late. We got our butts shot at alot. The A-1 aircraft was a good attack aircraft and a fighter also as our squardon shot down a russian aircraft while they were out on patrol shot one down and may have shot the other one down also. Very good aircraft the old A-1 was. God Bless America.

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