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Vietnam War 68-69

This is where I started my lifelong love of photography. For the first half of my tour, as an Architect, I designed and supervised construction projects. Then I discovered photography! For the second half of my tour, I was a "Combat Photographer". A few of these images were taken by another combat photographer whose name I cannot recall. These photos have been in storage for 35 years. I have some negatives that I have scanned. For other shots, all I have are prints. I also have a few slides that have mold on them. All were developed and printed using water that one can only describe as wet. A glass of it was brown and barely clear. If you think this Gallery has merit, please vote so others may see it.

Road Sign	Children of the War	Short Timer Calendar	A Cigarette Break
Chopper and GI	Our MommaSan	Off to School!	Funhouse
Black Market	Daily Boot Cleaning	Marines with 50 Caliber	Me
The Law (Light Antitank Weapon)	Machine Gun at Work	Pet Beetle (Dorysthenes walkeri)	One of My Designs
MASH Unit near DMZ	Me with My First Camera	Change-of-Command	Destruction
Grass Cart	Taxi	The hook!	Rocketed PX
Man and cart	Market Day	Standing Guard	Da Nang Stoplight
The Amazing Polaroid	Ready Aim	Young Man	Chuck Schaeffer
Child With Pictures	Wiggins Was SHORT!	Child	Me
Marine AMTRAC	Jim Beam	Shooting Range	Guard Duty.jpg
Walking To School	A Soldier Reflects	Harold Ritzen	Village Street
Michael Shea	Photo Mission	Bus Stop	A Sad Song
Volleyball	Natural Curiosity	Hooch Maid	Assault Line
No Eye Protection	Company Clerk	Sargeant Major	NCO Club Hostess
Smoking	Royal Palace	Pipe Smoking	I'm Working Outside
Far Away Thoughts	Volleyball	Thinking About Home	Serious Hooch Maid
Gunner's View	My Last Night in Viet Nam	Self Portrait	Young Girl
Soldier's Profile	Pontoon Bridge	Royal Palace	Little Smoker!
Working The Night Shift	The Company Mascot	Local Entertainment	Guard Duty Station

Jose Guerrero		29-Jun-2009 03:15
Jose Guerrero Austin, Texas So real, yet so long ago. Great Pictures. I served in Vietnam in 69/70 with 504th Signal Battalion. Would be nice to hear from anyone in the 504th.

Mike Riley		27-Jun-2009 07:20
Am looking for a long ago friend. His name is Curtis Frank Lewis. The last known address was Farmersville,Louisiana. I lost track of him in 1969 and sure would like to locate him or find out what became of him.

Flo Hendry		25-Jun-2009 19:10
Very moving, nice documentary gallery. v

Butch Gladden		24-Jun-2009 03:12
Great pic's. I was in the 101st MP Company in Phu Bai/Hue area in '68-70. Brings back memories.

E Binky		22-Jun-2009 19:31
My name is Eugene Binkowsky and my 2 brothers Joseph Binkowsky and Charles Binkowsky both served in Vietnam. My brother Joe was a helicopter mechanic with the Hangar Rats and my brother Charles drove a water truck. I would like some info if anyone remembers them or if you have any photos of them. They both returned home safe and in one piece thank god. I asked about what it was like but they dont like to talk about it which is understandable. I salute all men and women of the military God Bless all of you especially the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice and never made it back home. my e-mail is vzexazi3@verizon.net

Bill Nguyen		17-Jun-2009 04:08
Very nice picture and very impressive of what happend tens years ago Bill Nguyen http://www.easyvietnamtravel.com

nancy d		16-Jun-2009 16:13
i am looking for any info on johnny paul grissom.vietnam 1967-1969. was killed in a ambush 7 miles north west of Phouc Vinh.if any one as photos of company D 1 st battlion, 2d infantry,i would be so thankful trying to put together a scrap book for my grandmother ( johnny's mother) she is 92. trying to give her a look at not just the boy she raized but the man he became. thanks you can e-mail me at moma.d1968@yahoo.com may thanks for the photo's and ALL THAT ALL VET.'S HAVE DONE!!!! I KNOW YOU ALL HAVE A KINGDOM OF GOLD IN HEAVEN, FOR ALL THAT YOU ALL HAVE DONE. --- NANCY D

MICHELLE PAYNE		05-Jun-2009 20:17
hi, i am a 14 year old. and my daddy was in the vietnam war and suffered PSTD. he lost his best friend in his arms Mitchell White from GEorgia, when my dad passed away there was still stories i wanted to hear n learn more about, but daddy never liked talking about it. i understand it was a big braking point in his life when he went. he passed away this january, 5 days after my b-day. TO ALLL THE MARINES OUT THERE THAT FAUGHT HARD AND WENT THROUGH IT ALL, WE CAN'T THANK U ENOUGHT! SEMPER FI.

MICHELLE PAYNE		05-Jun-2009 20:17
hi, i am a 14 year old. and my daddy was in the vietnam war and suffered PSTD. he lost his best friend in his arms Mitchell White from GEorgia, when my dad passed away there was still stories i wanted to hear n learn more about, but daddy never liked talking about it. i understand it was a big braking point in his life when he went. he passed away this january, 5 days after my b-day. TO ALLL THE MARINES OUT THERE THAT FAUGHT HARD AND WENT THROUGH IT ALL, WE CAN'T THANK U ENOUGHT! SEMPER FI.

MICHELLE PAYNE		05-Jun-2009 20:17
hi, i am a 14 year old. and my daddy was in the vietnam war and suffered PSTD. he lost his best friend in his arms Mitchell White from GEorgia, when my dad passed away there was still stories i wanted to hear n learn more about, but daddy never liked talking about it. i understand it was a big braking point in his life when he went. he passed away this january, 5 days after my b-day. TO ALLL THE MARINES OUT THERE THAT FAUGHT HARD AND WENT THROUGH IT ALL, WE CAN'T THANK U ENOUGHT! SEMPER FI.

TOMMY J. ZITO		04-Jun-2009 11:34
TOMMY J. ZITO (ZEKE) VET FEB 68-APRIL 28 1969 DONG HA PHU BIA GREAT PICS,I HAVENT LOOKED AT MINE IN YEARS, AFTER 40 YRS I AM SEEKING HELP WITH THE VA FOR PTS I WAS ON THE DUSTERS WITH 100 1ST AT CAMP EAGLE THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE I LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM AL.

bones		02-Jun-2009 04:34
i admire

jie cantela		28-May-2009 15:06
Anybody know's william miller a black american marines visit olongapo city year 1968,he was a father of my husband eduardo miller the son of rosy cantila work in birdland club.pls help me.GOD BLESS

Richard L Jones		26-May-2009 21:06
Richard L Jones - Freelance photographer out of Saigon Mekon Delta area looking for any information on Miles Stevens also freelance disappeared somewhere near DMZ 1970. Any information at all would be appreciated. Have tried Magnum etc but no joy.

Nam Au		26-May-2009 11:59
great photos, bring sad memory of war, when I was six in Vietnam, children cried when heard gun shot, people died.

W J		24-May-2009 18:32
Hello Your pictures are excellent. My husband was in vietnam ( south) 1968. He needs to find just one , maybe two war fighting events that happen when he was there. Dates would be good. He remembers bodies and fighting. He needs a date. If you can help please email me at Wandawoman2007@yahoo.com thanks so much

Pat		13-May-2009 18:13
My husband was stationed at DaNang, Viet Nam in 68-69. He was in the "Mini-Tet" during that time. He saw, heard, and particiapted in the events. He would be interested in hearing from any Marine who was there at that time. The overturned C123, Mag 11 killings, A-4 flying into the hanger, air refueling over Hanoi, ect. are of particular interest to him. Duane E. Fogerty

DELILAH PRINE		13-May-2009 07:09
MY FATHER WAS IN VIETNAM, HE IS 60 YRS OLD AND STILL ALIVE, WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS OICTURES OF HIM OR REMEMBERS HIM. HE DOESNT TALK ABOUT IT AND I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT MY DADDY WENT THROUGH AND HAVE PICS IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. I'M 25 WITH 2 DAUGHTERS AND LOVE MY DADDY TO DEATH PLEASE HELP. HIS NAME IS JOHN ERNEST PRINE JR AND HE WAS 18 OR 19 WHEN HE SERVED.

Alan Harris		13-May-2009 02:47
The ,"Road Sign "Picture brought back many memorys. I was a combat MP that escorted Convoys through that same pass in 1970. I will never forget/great shots.

Survivor		12-May-2009 17:52
Remember the Fightin' Irish. '68-'69. They said Micks never got killed. Not so.

heine hah		12-May-2009 12:08
why everyone chinese omg

poet/photographer		01-May-2009 18:42
1st of may..........THANK YOU RICHARD CALMES..THANK YOU VIETNAM. THANK YOU pbase.com AND THANK YOU MIRACLE OF LIFE....with Dak.

Buba Jafarli		24-Apr-2009 02:48
My generation has seem many photos and documentaries depicting this war, but this powerful portfolio is particularly valuable because the photos were taken by "one of us"... Many thanks, Richard, for sharing the photos! Something to bookmark and visit from time to time! Big V.

Hai Phan		17-Apr-2009 15:59
these make me remember my country :(

James Jackson		17-Apr-2009 03:41
my name is James Jackson i was a combat medic, macv. during 68-69 and i lived with the pfs and rfs. i was just north of camp evens. would like to hear from anyone that was in the same place there

John		12-Apr-2009 01:09
Thank You and all who have served and those who will. Grew up there 1965 to 1970 Dad flew for CAS.

J.J.		10-Apr-2009 05:55
Thank you. A very interesting and powerful photos.

Guest		10-Apr-2009 03:32
I am looking for anyone who might have served with Edward Pike from Alabama. I would love to hear any memories you have of him. My Mother-in-law practically raised him and I would love to be able to tell her anything you may remember. Email me at lsmart1960@charter.net

Freedom_for_Vietnam		10-Apr-2009 00:51
In responding to Vina Nguyen, a student exchange from Vietnam. America is a free society and the government do not brain washed their youngsters. Unlike, the communist in VietNam. You have to study the propaganda of the communist party. You should be thanksfull to the host family and the open arm of American generousity. I'm a victim of the communist and the by product of the regime "boat people". We do have American History in high school level. If you wishes to study in depth about American History you can enroll at any University or College. WAR is an evil word but some time necessary between Good & Evil. American services men and women has fought brilliantly to defend a young democracy in South VietNam. Please take this time to study about the truth of war in VN Vinna. Thanks again to all American service men and women who fought in VN. Thanks AMERICA for embraced the Vietnamese boat people and give us Freedom, Liberty & Justice. I'm a proud AMERICAN. God bless America!!!!

Danny Johnson		08-Apr-2009 09:29
It's still bring back tears for those fallen comrades of mine....

dave morris		08-Apr-2009 09:23
Do u Know anyone by the name of Lieutenat John Morris, he's my father and up until now he's still MIA. We missed him so much....

Lindsey Matson		05-Apr-2009 02:05
I was wondering if you knew of or had any pictures of a Larry Matson or knowns as CPL Matson, L A 2470981 of the 1st marine div 1st Eng Btl? That is my father. I was just curious if you did or if you knew a place I could look it up. Thanks

MeFamilygal2		02-Apr-2009 13:40
I'm looking for anyone who served with my father "Garwood High"

myron lake		01-Apr-2009 00:57
hi, im myron r lake sr,i was in the battle of saigon 1968-69 with 7th infantry div. i was hoping to hear from anyone who was there,im interested in talking with them.

Ken Hopkins		30-Mar-2009 21:33
Speechless !!!!! I wasn't born untill 1970 and I cant say this gallery brings back memories for me. But its cool to see real photos of what we learned in school. Thanks for showing. "Vote"

Steve Roelofs		29-Mar-2009 18:15
B Co 3MP Battalion, III MAF (Armed Forces Police) DaNang Apr 1969-Apr 1970---It takes about a second for the pictures to take you back--An awful lot of memories in that year--I saw where someone served on the Intrepid--it was my next duty station after returning to the States. We were berthed at Quonset Point RI---Thanks

lisapolidora		28-Mar-2009 10:00
This is a wonderfully powerful gallery!

richard edington		27-Mar-2009 03:32
i was in nam from 1967-68 fox co.2nd battalion 3rd.marines 3rd.marine div.love to here any one.

Deani		17-Mar-2009 00:38
I am attempting to find out about my husband's tour in vietnam. He was in Nam around 68 to 69 or 70. I would love to find some pictures or anyone who knew him. His name is Bruce C. Lawrance. If anyone knew him please email me at frodosmom@yahoo.com. Thanks for the opportunity to post this. Your photos are incredible! Bruce's wife!

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Singapore Photographers & Photography		10-Mar-2009 13:11
such powerful images just stay in the mind forever...

jasenkel		09-Mar-2009 19:21
i enjoyed looking at the photos on this site. i carnt begin to emagen what it must of been like for the men and woman that fort in this war, or any war to be honest. i have total respect for anybody that has to face the fear of war when serving there country.

william hill		03-Mar-2009 22:51
Thanks Richard for the site it brought back memories,Iwas ther in 1968,B-btry 5/42 artillery wish I could contact more of the men I was with so far I have found four.

Tom Benedict		03-Mar-2009 16:44
I servered in Nam from 2/1/68 to 12/ 17 69 (extended). one of the comments is from Karalee. Her father was in "D" Battery 1st of the 44th artillery (Dusters). Our head quarters were at Phu Bai, just south of Hue. If it is possible, have her email me as I was there at the same time. Thanks

Tom Benedict		03-Mar-2009 16:44
I servered in Nam from 2/1/68 to 12/ 17 69 (extended). one of the comments is from Karalee. Her father was in "D" Battery 1st of the 44th artillery (Dusters). Our head quarters were at Phu Bai, just south of Hue. If it is possible, have her email me as I was there at the same time. Thanks

Tony Tidwell		28-Feb-2009 23:36
So many memories, but none like those you depict. Thank you for your service...thanks again for letting me see "our" war through your pics. Wonderful job.

Mark Johnson		27-Feb-2009 02:21
Wonderful shots, welcome home bro.

Becky E		26-Feb-2009 17:13
Wonderful Images. Never before have I seen so many comments on a gallery. I was a teen during this war and your gallery brings back the memories of watching from the safety of my home, the war that so many brave gave their lives for. Thank you for keeping this in the minds of all of us old and young who do not ever need to forget this war. God bless you Richard for posting this gallery

Guest		26-Feb-2009 06:54
Thanks Richard. You're a great photographer...so many of your shots were of real life...i'd like to have seen that one lady smile, she was absolutely beautiful......I was at Tan Son Nhut from Feb 71-72. I didn't get to see the war....I have no war stories so I have to use you.......hope you don't mind.....thanks a million

teresa		24-Feb-2009 19:40
relate to the photos...I have many that my brother took while there in 69. in oct 69 he was on nui ba den and that is also where he died..friendly fire...oct 14. looking for anyone who knew him and was there...his name was Lanny Hamby charlie company 3rd and 22nd infantry...let me know renae7672@gmail.com thanks for sharing

Mersadies Zaleef		19-Feb-2009 02:18
thoes are really niece immages they make me think of how hard it was for the people to lice through that war (that must have been some hard hard war)

judge		16-Feb-2009 04:23
I was in nam in 68/69 with c compony 3rd of the 503 infantry.we work the iorn triangle , my nick name was judge. I,am looking for a friend who was called peewee, he was a tunnel rat. Or any other buddies who might know me. It would be nice to here from anyone who was in my company.

Murdock		16-Feb-2009 03:32
I love the photos

Russ Colbeck		10-Feb-2009 12:34
I am a 40 year old UK citizen born 26 November 1968. This is going to sound absolutely crazy but I think I may have been a Vet in a previous life! Whether I was US or Viet I am unsure although my partner says I speak some kind of eastern sounding tong in my sleep. When I was young I was in a children's home which I escaped from. I was chased into a corn filed by police I took cover by diving down into the corn so they couldn't see my position. I was 8 years old how would I know that would have worked. When I was in my teens I was touched by Vietnam war films or shows, So much so my guts would feel wrenched buy what I was watching. Also recently I was watching something where there was machine gun fire, I noticed my finger spasming as though it were on the trigger of that gun that I was hearing. Guys I am not a kooky nor do I mock the heroic actions of almost all who gave their lives in those times. Guys I don't know whether or not reincarnation is something that any of you believe in but I strongly feel a connection to these times and I feel a desperate need to find out more. My name is Russ Colbeck and I am looking for archives of photographs maybe i looked the same! Anything that I can look through. Please if anyone has any SERIOUS suggestions please email me at russ.colbeck@yahoo.co.uk Thank you and god bless. Sincerely Russ

frank		08-Feb-2009 17:54
Hi. just sent a email re a Zippo lighter I have from Pleiku dated 68-69 on the back it says ALWAYS RIPPED. OR ALWAYS STONED. I MADE IT A YEAR. 1'M GOING HOME. I wonder if anyone that visits may have known the owner? It would be nice to get them back together again. If so pls email me

J.Blaich		06-Feb-2009 16:52
I was in VN from 68 to 69 stationed at Marble Mountain, DaNang Airbase and Phu Bai with HMM 265. Your pictures really brought back the memories.

John Keating		29-Jan-2009 04:11
Once again I find comfort in your shots....it's like a magnet pulling out the depression. I'll return....thanks for the memories.....jk

Mike		29-Jan-2009 00:49
Great eye for a good photo. Excellent I was there in 68 and 69 and you really caught the flavor.

Joel Cooper		28-Jan-2009 21:13
This message is for Nancy D who posted 19Dec2008--I was with your Uncle, Johnny Grissom, that night--It was March 9th, 1969--I was a new guy(only been there a little over 2 months)Your Uncle was in the gun-crew with a position fronting the River--I was with Sgt. Brown's squad providing rear-security. I would be more than happy to talk with you if you like. I am retired and living in California...I was known as "Major"--My name is Joel Cooper(530)888-9001....God Bless You!

xx		26-Jan-2009 19:38
powerful

xx		26-Jan-2009 19:38
powerful

John Stolte		22-Jan-2009 00:24
I was on Vung Ro mountain situated half way between Nha Trang and Qui Nhon from 3/69 - 3/70. If anyone on here is looking for someone who was over ther I might be able to help. I was with the 514th Signal Detachment.

BloodBought357		17-Jan-2009 19:28
I loved your site but as usual there is little about the brave men of the US Navy that played an important part of the War. Though many prople wrongly think we lost the war I'm still a proud member of RivDiv116 PBRs of the Delta. We did our job and politics gave the war away in France. Check the records and you will see that after the '69 tet we were in postition to fingt into any part of North Vietnam we wanted. Because the people here in America stoped supporting us the war went to the enemy. We lost nothing but brave men that realy wanted to and could have won. TO GOD BE THE GLORY

cody		12-Jan-2009 22:49
hey i like how u guys did your set up but u need more fealings in it and more types of photos

Sgt Edgar P Oga		30-Dec-2008 08:09
CAN THIS PIX TO BE DOWNLOADED TO MY E-MAIL ADD.

Ruth Chao (away)		20-Dec-2008 00:18
Your work here is of sheer artistry. Absolutely brilliant and mood provoking photographs- I am honestly blown away.... VVV Ruth XXX

nancy D.		19-Dec-2008 15:34
I was to young to know or even undrestand the vietnam war.I was born in 1969, I was a year old when my uncle lot his life over there.A man I never meet, but has always been in my life!Thanks to my grandmother for never leting his meomery die with him!!!He played gutair and song, him, his brothers and farther had them self a little band thay would play at barn dances.We have all the old reel to reels of him one taped the day befor he ship out. I may have never meet him, but i have heard how lovly he sounded even his laughtr lives on one of the best gifts to our family my grandmother gave. He took that old gutair to Vietnam. It hangs on my uncles wall in his home.Just the way his brother left it. My uncle was in Company D 1st. Battalion, 2ed. Infantry. His battalion got ambust North West of Phoue Ninh. He was a guner,He stayed behind to figth to give hes company time to get to safty.All lost ther lives BUT one! One man got out a live, this man years latter found my grandmother.Thay have keept in touch.We all find peace knowing my uncle DID NOT DIE IN VAIN!! this man went on to live his life have a family grandkids. To live for his self and the ones he honers. So if any one out ther has any INFO.or PHOTOS of COMPANY-D. 1st. BATTALION,2ed.INFANTRY. please let me know. THANKS TO ALL THE ONE THAT KEEP USE SAFE, SO WE MAY LIVE KNOWING FREEDOM,WITH OUR HEADS SAFE ON OUR PILLOWS AT NIGHT WHILE THERE STANDING GARD!!!!MAY WE ALL LIVE TO REMEBER THE ONE THAT GAVE THER LIVES,HOUNER THEM PROUDLY SO THAT NOT EVEN ONE DIDE IN VAIN. FOR YOU ST. JOHNNY PAUL GRISSOM , MY UNCLE PAUL.

Pattie		19-Dec-2008 02:43
MIKE, My father served in the 9th in Dong Tam the same time you did. How do I find out who you are? Maybe the two of you knew one another.

Phillip Damms		13-Dec-2008 23:33
I served in Nam in Danang at Red Beach in 68/69 I was with MCB 121 then transfered to MCB -22. Thank You for shareing the photos of a era we will never forget.Thank You all who served.

Mike		12-Dec-2008 19:33
I served with the 9th in Dong Tam 68-69. The pictures brought back alot of memories! Thanks

Christophe Lambert Belgium		11-Dec-2008 02:02
God bless all of those guys who went there and die or not, but just FOR NOTHING.... Thanks Richard....

David Parsley		10-Dec-2008 13:45
I relate to your comment on developing your photos in water that was described as �wet�. My love of photography started in the 1st Aviation Brigade photo lab in December 1968. Timing photo development in chemicals made with this �water� and in the heat was a real trick. Consistency was never possible and much photo paper was wasted, but it was better than sitting in the O club and getting drunk every night and I brought back over 1000 negatives and memories that lasted a life time.

Mercants		03-Dec-2008 21:54
great and well developed pictures and gave us a memory of our great fougt war and well done

angela.scricco		02-Dec-2008 11:58
Incredible gallery.. and hard to forget....

Joe		13-Nov-2008 15:26
This is awesome. Thanks a lot for posting.

John		09-Nov-2008 04:57
As a veteran of the war, I continue to visit your site with awe. Your photos are personal, just like the war. Many of those who were not there.....just don't get it. For those who do.....I offer my thanks on behalf of the brave who served....and those who died doing what we as true American's have in our blood to do. Because of the public outcry and rage it became clear...our job was to make sure we all came home....alive....not who won what battle.

Guest		06-Nov-2008 04:06
I'm looking for a map of Quih Nhon, trying to find where the Navy Swift Boat base was located. ^5 to all those who served.

legendz		01-Nov-2008 08:26
Wow - this is pure class, fantastic work as usual Love it

khr		01-Nov-2008 03:39
Awesome.

Jim		19-Oct-2008 00:56
Thanks Richard Calmes for the great pics of Vietnam. It must of been tough for you guys over there. I wish I would have been old enough to of been there. At that time I was only 4 years old. I am very proud of all the personal who have served our country for the freedom we have now. Not only Vietnam but all the encounters we have been involved in through out our lives. These are great pics man.

Anonymous		14-Oct-2008 20:26
Awesome.I remember back in the old days, i was a fighter in that war!!!It changed my life forever.

Edgar P. Oga		07-Oct-2008 16:53
buddy, can u download this pix in my inbox..... I want to reprint it as my personal reference............

Lanney Mayfield		03-Oct-2008 01:22
Brother, your pics. took me back from my teac reel to reel to Jo Jo, our company dog and my 60 ca. that I humped. I was in the 563rd trans and traveled from Long Bien to Qui Nhon to Pleiku back to Long Bien and your pictures of the Vien Nam maid, kids, taxi etc. are F------ right on and brings alot of my memories. I miss my buddy Dale Robinson, my Brother in Arms, now I am 58 and still kind of messed up and trying to go for disability benefits, got one for hearing loss but nothing yet for my PTSD. Thanks Brother Lanney

Jo�o Lopes		02-Oct-2008 18:57
One of the most incredible works i ever saw Richard. More than talented, it is real. True people, images that tell us a story. But the memories will be with you for the rest of your life. I understand what it means to you, my dad was military in combat in Africa during the end of the 60's beginning of 70�s. I saw many pictures like this, althought in diferent places and for diferent reasons, the story is the same. Thank you dear friend for sharing this with us. I wish you only the best to you and your family, be happy and be well Richard. Not only deserves my vote as well my consideration and respect. You are an exceptional photographer Richard Calmes.

Guest		25-Sep-2008 06:03
Thanks...too city

Mickey Watford		17-Sep-2008 18:31
Hey Richard, I just stumbled across your page. Great to see you have posted all these pics after all these years. You were the one that got me interested in photography in good old Phu Bai when I arrived in "68". It seems like another life now but you helped me get through one of the toughest times in my life as a young kid in a strange land. Maybe We should get a reunion together someday before we all get to old to travel! Thanks again Friend! Mickey Watford

Adam Sharp		02-Sep-2008 22:33
The power of photography..a single moment in time captured for ever.

pamela beth		24-Aug-2008 06:00
Thank you for sharing your pictures,my ex- husband was in vietnam 1968 to 1970 and his name is james ray ballangee from peru indiana but now lives in geogia .I didn't understand it all then and maybe i still don't but we lost alot of our fellas over there.

Jake Jacobson		23-Aug-2008 19:34
This is a very stong historical statement. Thank you for your sevice sir and these beautiful photos. We should never forget!

Elihu ADAMS		21-Aug-2008 17:55
Your photos brought back some very sad memories i am still having trouble with but i thank you for sharing them with everyone. Alot of people don't have any idea what vietnam veterans went through but your pictures may help some of them to understand. I served in Phu bia and Hue oct. 68 thru oct69. I'm looking for someone who served with me in 1st/83rd artillary. I need help with some benifits i'm trying to get but i need someone who was there with me to prove something. my e-mail is eliada7@aol.com if anyone served with me please get in touch with me. Thank you again for sharing your pictures with everyone. I cried through most of it but they also helped me alot . THANK YOU.

Walala Wasala		21-Aug-2008 12:27
It was hell....I have had one of the hardest training i have endured so far but not one that can get you to share bananas with jungle Gorillas for Nine and half weeks in a row...Sho-o-o......we had to befriend them else we weren't going to eat their bananas and wasn't an easy job while keeping out for Rebel gunfire..

Walala Wasala		21-Aug-2008 12:22
Sir yessir.!!!.....hello there..i am awed by these pictures and really admire ya fellaz heart and courage...i would wanna know..did yo personality changed wen u came back from NAM..?..did u get to appreciate others out there or was it just national duty or it was history in the making?...i was in Zaire now called D.R.C down in the jungle of Africa. around 1997 upto 1999.

jan madsen		11-Aug-2008 18:56
Outstanding work here Big vote

Sue Raboy		10-Aug-2008 21:28
Thank you for these most amazing photos. They brought me right back to the war and the 60s. I don't think I'll be able to get them out of my head. My brother told me about pbase and I found you.

J.C. Richardson III		05-Aug-2008 03:00
HEY RICHARD, J.C HERE! I'M BACK AGAIN. I'VE LOOKED THROUGH YOUR PHOTOS THREE ARE FOUR TIMES. EACH TIME I SEE ONE THAT JUMPS OUT AT ME. EACH PHOTO HAS A STORY. YOU COULD WRITE A BOOK FROM THEM. I'LL BE BACK! THANKS FOR SHARING J.C.RICHARDSON III

Sgt Edgar P Oga		01-Aug-2008 15:38
Ur valued images must always be preserve.... "Old Soldiers, Never Die">>>>>Sgt Oga EP

William T Hewell		31-Jul-2008 23:45
I was there also. Thanks for the pictures. William Ted ( DOC ) Hewell. 3rd of the 9th Inf, 1969-1970

Guest		29-Jul-2008 17:12
hey man do u know joshep gene novak know as joe? well if u do repie to mme on yahoo.com

Sonya Gonzales		25-Jul-2008 04:17
LOOKING FOR LOST MARINE BY THE NAME RUBEN GONZALES. BORN 9-28-1951.IF ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ME @ 970-388-4371 OR 970-397-5005. MY EMAIL-dachosen1@q.com.he joined the marines on 5/28/1969 from CORPUS CHRISTI,TX. IF ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT HIM PLEASE LET HIM KNOW THAT HE'S FAMILY IS TRYING TO LOCATE HIM AND MISS/LOVE HIM ALOT. HE HAS A SISTER IN GREELEY,CO. GRACIE GONZALES-970-388-1864. A SISTER ELSA GONZALES IN LAMESA,TX IN HIS MOTHER HOUSE. 1400 NORTH 3RD.

Sonya Gonzales		25-Jul-2008 04:08
your pictures are great. it's great to see some of our history and really know that heros like you still exist. i'm looking for my uncle RUBEN GONZALES who joined the MARINES in may 28, 1969. and has not been seen or heard from since. if any out theres knows him please help me find him. he was born 9-28-1951.

Roger		24-Jul-2008 19:35
THX for memories of "Yellow River" ... was Combat Engineer 69-70. My return home was almost as much of a nightmare as my year in Nam ... tough to be a GI back then ...

Rudes		17-Jul-2008 06:26
This gallery is a very moving one. I was conscripted into the army in 69 and spent the next twelve years in and out of camps from Ovamboland and Angola through to Mozambique and the debate on whether it was justified or not will not be open here, but on reflection I really would have loved to have had the equipment I have today to have recorded those rather sad times for us all regardles of which side of the fence we were on. This is a moving gallery for me.

Adaap		15-Jul-2008 03:35
Two, one, two, three, four Ev'rybody's talking about Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism This-ism, That-ism, is-m, is-m, is-m All we are saying is give piece a chance, All we are saying is give piece a chance C'mon Ev'rybody's talking about ministers, Sinister, Banisters And canisters, Bishops, Fishops, Rabbis, and Pop eyes, Bye, bye, bye byes All we are saying is give piece a chance, All we are saying is give piece a chance Let me tell you now Revoluton, evolution, masturbation, Flagellation, regulation, integrations, Meditations, United Nations, Congratulations United Nations.....//

dennis		09-Jul-2008 17:49
Very good site outstanding job 40 rounds

karalee		01-Jul-2008 03:00
on feb 22 1968 my dad was attached to the 3rd marine division even though he was with the automatic weapons self propelled 44th artillary battery D frist batallion,dose any one know what happed on that day on hwy 1 near mile marker 819 (hue) I am looking for info to get my dad a meadal he was put in for but never got.Great pics thanks for sharing.

REY DE RIVERA		27-Jun-2008 05:29
love your gallery. a true classic...v.

french-Coffee		19-Jun-2008 00:43
Imagine there's no heaven, It's easy if you try, No hell below us Above us only sky, Imagine all the people Living for today Imagine there's no countries ... John Lennon peace for everyone Marc

Maria E		07-Jun-2008 00:48
Great pictures here Richard. Some pics makes me think of the Kate Bush song Army Dreamers. "'What could he do? Should have been a rock star.' But he didn't have the money for a guitar. 'What could he do? Should have been a politician.' But he never had a proper education. 'What could he do? Should have been a father.' But he never even made it to his twenties. What a waste -- Army dreamers."

Monte Dodge		31-May-2008 03:11
What a great job here and you had insight even then..... v

gilanuriel		29-May-2008 23:07
Thanks for sharing. Very nice and intresting gallery. V

school girl		23-May-2008 21:42
i vote!!!!!!!!!!

John Keating		21-May-2008 05:10
Nice pics...stirs alot of the memory cells. They all tell a story. I was in the class of 70-71....855th Gen Sup Co.....Camp Carter...got there in June 70 and split in May of 71. Hooked up with 3 other vets from same company...same hootch....hopefully reunion under way. Welcome home bro! Go Beach Club and NCO club!! jk

witze		18-May-2008 00:15
speechless...

lily ma		16-May-2008 23:07
this is so sad {crying} who will ever find out what really happen to start this war?....

Ken & Leesa		16-May-2008 22:39
Thank you, sincerely, for sharing! Most enjoyable!

Guest		15-May-2008 02:08
hi

marianna nelson		11-May-2008 17:20
great pix. i lost my husband, ssgt paul a nelson, 25th inf (wolfhounds) in the tay ninh(sp) province 3-28-69. anyone know him i would love to hear from you. keep it going and thanx for the sacrifice.

Thu Cuc		07-May-2008 03:12
It's a great memory! I feel peacefull in war through your photos. Thanks god saving you. Thanks for showing us a life of young US solder in VN war.

Marti		03-May-2008 20:57
Thank you for sharing these very moving images. I lost a loved one on March 17, 1968 in the Quang Nam province. He was a CPL in the Marine Corp. I would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time. Thank you again for these heart rendering photos.

Elijah Atkins		30-Apr-2008 17:26
those pictures were amzing. Thank you for the great gallary.

Steve (flyboy)		28-Apr-2008 21:52
These pics are excellent! Great shots with lots of thought behind each and every one. I was at Phu Bai, Hue from '68-'69. It's amazing how much of an effect the black and white pictures have over color. Thanks for the great site.

Marvin Jones		26-Apr-2008 02:50
I am moved by your pictures and the people who still reach out. We need to remember, history has a purpose to teach, we just need to listen and act. A womman in response to your pictures asked if anyone knew her uncle who gave his life in vietnam and it reminded me of the photos on poles by the WTC site. People wantng to know if anyone had seen there loved ones. Life should be respected. All humans matter.

RONNIE		25-Apr-2008 16:50
I WAS IN DANANG VIETNAM JUNE 1969- JUNE 1970. US ARMY SUPPLY DEPOT AT CHINA BEACH. 855TH GENERAL SUPPLY GROUP. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYONE IN THAT GROUP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. GEORGE R. MCKINNEY (RONNIE) GEORGESEAOATS@AOL.COM

Sez		15-Apr-2008 17:13
Great work. Thank you for sharing.

debbie		12-Apr-2008 04:24
what happened on march 25,1968, trang bang, 4bn 23rd infantry bravo company? I lost my brother that day, Francis A Barnes. Would like to here from anyone who was there that day.

Kazelzqc		09-Apr-2008 08:26
Hi webmaster!

janice		06-Apr-2008 18:43
I'am looking for antone who knew Irvin Eugene (Popeye) Martin. He was killed January 24th 1969.

Jim Grissom		27-Mar-2008 02:59
I'm looking for anyone who remembers Tom (CHIP) Grissom 2nd Advisory Team 67-70

Barbara Corvo		25-Mar-2008 23:32
Does anyone remember Donald Balletti he was in the vietnam war 1968-1968-1970

Rodolfo Parulan Jr.		24-Mar-2008 19:07
Photography at its best! The people, the stories and everything about this gallery is priceless! V

JACOB W HAFFERMAN		22-Mar-2008 19:02
I HAD A COLLEGE PROFESSOR WHO WAS ALSO A COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHER HIS NAME IS JACK MARTIN AN SOME OF THE PHOTOS LOOK SIMILAR TO HIS.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT HIM HE IS TEACHING AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA.I THANK YOU FOR THIS GALLERY IT HELPS PUT A FACE TO A DIFFICULT PLACE IN TIME,I APPRECIATE ALL OF THE SACRIFICES THAT YOU AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS WHO FOUGHT IN THE VIETMAN WAR HAVE MADE SO WE CAN EXPIERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM.I FOUND THIS SITE AND WAS LOOKING FOR PITURES OF FUK BIHN AS MY FRIEND WAS STATIONED THERE IN 1968.HIS MOTHER WROTE HIM 365 LETTERS THAT YEAR,SHE PASSED ON TODAY AND I WAS HOPING THAT YOUMAY HAVE SOME PHOTOS RELATED TO THIS AREA AS I WANT HIM TO FIND THE STRENGTH THAT HIS MOTHER INSTILLED IN HIM. THANK YOU,JACOB W. HAFFERMAN

Roger Nordstrom		20-Mar-2008 11:52
Excellent gallery. Brings back what few memories I have. Thanks for your service, bro. Roger

fluro yellow pants		12-Mar-2008 03:32
very very powerful pics

AnnieM		10-Mar-2008 10:36
My uncle was killed in Pleiku on Nov. 3, 1968. Did anyone know him? Any information would be helpful. His name was Bryan Lee Wilson.

Marvin Stanley		10-Mar-2008 04:03
hey i was in dong ha in 68 and 69 during tet offensive.i was with 11th engineers,delta co.my name is marvin stanley.i would like to hear from anyone who knew me.it was one hell of a trip that i will never forget.also was in con tien,quang tri,qua viet.looking forward to hearing from someone,thanks

eddiechilders		08-Mar-2008 19:56
hey this eddie childers i was there or ithink iwas anyway looking for anyone thatwas there too 67/68 n.s.a camp tien sha naval support activity.

settler		08-Mar-2008 17:38
Valuable gallery...V

Bob Rayno		06-Mar-2008 14:42
I was with the Naval Support Activity, Danang, 65-66. Your photographs bring back a lot of memories, especially since I've been going through all my old Navy slides from that time. Many thanks for sharing.

LynnH		05-Mar-2008 17:43
Wonderful gallery. Vote.

Baba		26-Feb-2008 14:32
I have a friend who served 1968-1969 He just lost all his pictures and memories in a servere house fire. I am trying to surprise him with some new photo's to hang in his next home. Any suggestions?

thomas		26-Feb-2008 10:22
wish i could give you more votes for this great document! v

tmaverik		22-Feb-2008 17:17
Very powerful, hope to see these in a gallery soon.

Elizabeth Smith		12-Feb-2008 06:17
B&W photography has amazing power. These are beautiful, poignant. I'm old enough to remember the very end of the war: was living on an AFB at the time, so it was really big news. My father was there in '66 w/ USAF; he never took any pictures, so the only images I've seen are from others. Thank you for sharing.

jb		07-Feb-2008 20:17
yo yo im diggin the pictures they are pretty interesting from hutch high in minnesota

Joan Thompson		05-Feb-2008 05:50
I am Australian and farewelled friends off as they went to Viet Nam. Some returned and some didnt. thank you for the photos as a reminder of what war is.

FrankJ. Mercer		04-Feb-2008 20:22
Frank j Mercer Thanks for the memories good and bad in country 67-68 wounded in DONG HA March 8 1968 anyone there at that time.

Guest		03-Feb-2008 10:29
Very nice pictures. Unfortunately it seems that history does not help very much nowdays ...

CUPANDO POLLSALLOT		29-Jan-2008 01:27
i LOVE YOUR GALLREY IT IS VERY POWERFULL

kimene		25-Jan-2008 01:20
V V V V!

kimene		25-Jan-2008 01:20
Absolutely incredible Richard! You are truly a master! warmth kimene

Darbowski		19-Jan-2008 18:16
Une galerie incroyable !!! V

gastonboy		14-Jan-2008 02:24
Wonderfull, thank you for sharing

Dennis Gallucci		31-Dec-2007 18:10
I was there, thanks for the pictures.

Guest		28-Dec-2007 13:38
Whenever i view pics from wars that happen decades ago, i find it hard to take in what they portray. your pics are so vivid they gave me a clear view of real life back then. thank you for sharing them. gm

Debbi In California		23-Dec-2007 14:48
Wow, you must be my age. Thank you for sharing what you saw there. Debbi

luc		20-Dec-2007 19:02
Hi Former French paratropper 1RHP (brevet #212151) during the 80s and have heard a lot of stories about Indochine (French war with Vietnam) and then the US fighting Vietnam. "Nostaliques beautifully sad pictures". Very sadly resemble WWII pictures. Glad you got them on the web ... it helps keeping the sacrifices of the soldiers alive, whatever their side and somehow worthwhile. Also help realizes the pain the population endured. Great Pics. Congratulations.

Bill Comrey		19-Dec-2007 05:19
Richard, you have a great collection of photos displayed here. Like you I discovered photography during my tour in 68-69. I started off with a cheap Kodak Instamatic and came home with a first class Topcon 35mm camera. I was an Aviation Parts Supply Sgt for an aviation unit in Nha Trang and we flew all over the II Corp area supporting the Signal Corp. You've got to wonder what became of the hooch maids and Vietnamese that worked with us during the war. It's difficult to comprehend that they've aged with us over the past 40 years. Welcome Home to all.

John Schneider		11-Dec-2007 03:14
Brings back memories.Welcome home brother.I served with 4th Infantry Pleiku.Arrived in country New Years Day 1968.

alib		09-Dec-2007 05:51
Dear Mr. Calmes, My dad was also a combat fotog in Viet Nam 68-69 for the Army. There was a couple of rolls of pictures that he took for a reporter that represented himself as from National Geographic. He said he took some really great pictures, but he never saw them developed or got his rolls back, and National Geographic had no record of the said reporter. Do you know of any stories like this in Viet Nam or have any information you can share. It would be nice if one day my dad could get his pictures back. When he came back he was stationed in CA and only took one roll of film the whole time he was there bc he was so put out by how his talents were used as a fotog. I think if he could get his pictures back it would kind of close "the loop" for him so he wouldn't feel it was all a waste. I think those may have been the only pictures he took over there that were not of dead bodies.

Horizon		07-Dec-2007 23:52
That's very dramatic.. I don't know what caused that war but I know that loads of innocent people died or got injuried... R.I.P for all of them as well as people who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki....

Child of a Vet		07-Dec-2007 03:32
My dad was there in 68 with the 101st Airborne! He was in direct combat. I am greatful he came home alive! Thanks for your wonderful photos!

Guest		07-Dec-2007 03:31
My dad was there in 68' with the 101st Airborne. He was there for Tet Offensive and in the worst combat! I am thankful he came home alive!!! Thank you for your photos!

JP Denk		01-Dec-2007 04:15
This gallery should be a permanent favorite, for both the historic and visual value. Thanks for a personal and moving account of your experience. Voted

vina nguyen		29-Nov-2007 00:01
i am an Vietnamese exchange student in U.S. And here, in this state not many people-i mean young people know about Vietnamese war and Viet Nam also! some of them dont even know how to pronounce the word Viet Nam exactly! i was so disappointed of that anyway! in my country, i had to study history of that war when i was first grade and keep going until now! it always is reminded to us how horror the war was! and what the people under that war had to stand and see and pass... nowadays, these young American person dont know anything about that war-the dark past, i wonder because that was 30 years ago! not so long time! and it s still hurt many people also in VN and U.S, my host parent even got some family's members died in the war, too. and it mean they didnt let to be studied of that when in secondary school! some others in high school but they dont know, either. so, they completely support the nuclear bomb even though they got 2 big events in Japan under the second world war(Hirosima and Nagasaki) and the Iraq, i am so amazing of it! they are so.... i just mean a little young American here not all but anyway, that presents for a side of U.S that i used not to learn before...

dharmacat		19-Nov-2007 02:05
Welcome home. Thanks for sharing.

Guest		16-Nov-2007 04:20
Thanks so much for sharing.

Robert Woodcock		12-Nov-2007 10:50
I was in vetnam march 68 to march 69 I was At LZ up left try to some pictures i lost all of the ones i had., thank you my e-mail horses2596@cox.net

wtb		10-Nov-2007 14:46
do you have any Photos of the SUSS New jersey tied up to land in Camron Bay Vietnam

Joe Najera		07-Nov-2007 19:52
I was in there in 69 - 70 as a photo lab technician. I have lot of photos also tucked away in a box somewhere. I really enjoy your images. Thanks for shareing.

Thy		05-Nov-2007 22:41
Wow, beautiful photos. I'm half vietnamese and half African American. I just googled and found your pictures. Great work!

gilaudio		31-Oct-2007 22:03
Excellent Gallery! Filled with fantastic images!! Vote!!

Guest		27-Oct-2007 09:01
I'm vietnamese, vote for u ^^

Thibaud Turcat		22-Oct-2007 14:15
I just disovered this gallerie. Like it has been said so many time. Thx for sharing it with us. Very beautifull work.V~

Gene Brooks		10-Oct-2007 19:24
I was in country in 66 & 67 like one of the other coments my photos are also still in a box. Your photos bring back a lot of memorie s. Welcome home from the SEALS.

Lynne Duquette Perera		07-Oct-2007 13:19
Amazing, what was your division? I voted!

Michael Adams		02-Oct-2007 11:07
Very interesting!

Don Potter		01-Oct-2007 06:48
Came googling for short timers calenders. Great pics, brother. I turned off the light at the end of the tunnel in 72-73. They couldn't end it without me. Sin Loi, it don't mean nothin'.

Guest		25-Sep-2007 02:25
was there in 68-69 your pictures are the first i have viewed. mine are still in a box. might get them out now. semper fi steve h

tori tober		20-Sep-2007 13:51
i love the pitures it moves me so much

William Hartshorn		13-Sep-2007 23:58
Quite a contrast to your other Galleries Richard... A time you'll never forget I'm sure...~V~

fernando montes de oca		12-Sep-2007 23:25
great pictures thanks for sharing to us

an nguyen		02-Sep-2007 00:21
A great gallery .

Jon Rankin		26-Aug-2007 23:06
I was there same years, 101st and 25th divisions as a surgeon. Soon history will be after us as it is now sopping up the memories of the WWII vets. I am in the process of scanning my slides [but only have a few up now]. It took me 3 tries in different years to get up to the Wall in Washington...I as you know too many of them and their stories...when I get there I can hear them...see them and maybe worst smell them.

John Keating		26-Aug-2007 03:16
Thanks for the escape.....and welcome home! I know the story....you just added a new chapter through your pictures. Thanks so much! jk

Tim Bradshaw		25-Aug-2007 07:06
Really important body of work for me. Glad you dug them out for us to see. I get lost for words at what humans can do - both negative & positive. The spirit comes out in these shots. Thank you, Best, Tim - +V

Bob Blakeslee		24-Aug-2007 03:05
Your photos brought back a lot of memories. I just wish I had gotten into photography way back then. Way to go, Bro. Again, thanks for the memories.

DMITRI MARKINE @ http://www.dmitrimarkine.com		21-Aug-2007 03:52
You know,I am not really a big fan of b/w photographs,but I think what you have couldn't be in color. ------------------------------------------- Dmitri Markine Toronto Wedding Photographer http://www.dmitrimarkine.com

Guest		20-Aug-2007 02:10
Enjoyed looking at your photos!

Guest		18-Aug-2007 07:51
Welcome home ! Thank you !! Semper Fi

wildoat		12-Aug-2007 19:39
Your part of an amazing story ! Thanks for sharing. Voted.

patrickjoust		11-Aug-2007 00:02
Wow! Truly amazing work here. I'm really drawn in by this. Excellent collection!

patrickjoust		10-Aug-2007 23:56
Wow! Truly amazing work here. I'm really drawn in by this. Excellent collection!

rashmy		10-Aug-2007 00:03
very good

jason renaylds		06-Aug-2007 07:15
amazing photos. great shots. these photos tell a story of thier own

Andy		04-Aug-2007 20:09
Magnifique gallery sur l' histoire et qui marque des souvenirs d' un homme pour la vie. Encore bravo pour ses superbes photos.

srinivas		03-Aug-2007 07:02
ur photos speaks

Noor Khan		01-Aug-2007 16:14
Great gallery. Thanks for sharing, and some great shots.

Jake Schacker		31-Jul-2007 01:31
Very nice images. I have been looking at various Vietnam pics for quite some time, and I think that these are the bes t pictures that I have seen yet.

rakes		28-Jul-2007 15:47
Thank you for providing this absolutely mind provoking gallery.

H2M		27-Jul-2007 15:33
Unique gallery of feelings, history, soul, humanity and drama. Much more than photography. Thanks very much for sharing with us. Vote. H�l�ne

areynolds		23-Jul-2007 21:54
This is a very good collection thanks. I just met a vietnam vet who was also in the americal division and he is wanting to know if there was a book that was given to each veteran when they left the country it may may what is considered a in country remembrance type of book and if there is where can he get one? I was with the first Infantry 121st signal corp and they published an in country book for the division and its units and campaigns. I had it sent home but I forgot about until I recieved after my Mother passed away. Thanks Al Reynolds My e-mail is areynolds15@carlina.rr.com if you reply put in the subject line americal book.

Cam Traviss		20-Jul-2007 16:19
Absolutely Brilliant Gallery. Wonderful Photography.

DMITRI MARKINE @ http://www.dmitrimarkine.com		13-Jul-2007 07:24
beautiful pictures!!.Great effects -------------------------------------------- Dmitri Markine Toronto Wedding Photographer http://dmitrimarkine.com

Dmitry Zamorin		12-Jul-2007 07:18
The photographs are valuable as a documentary and as an artistic photography at once. Thank you, Richard, for this speechless story, told by the real master of the photography.

JOSE MATA		10-Jul-2007 00:33
I CANT VOTE ANYMORE RICHARD , BUT I RETURN TO ENJOY THIS MASTER MEMORY. SALUDOS AMIGO , PEPE

Aloha Diao Lavina		06-Jul-2007 11:34
My best friend had to flee as a child, from this war. I have heard stories of what it did to many, but these pictures show me in a way that is almost experiential--this is amazing and awesome photojournalism, Richard. The story in each image touches a human chord that only the truly honest expression can share, and you have achieved that here, many, many times over. I thank you for the raw power of these images, and transporting us to a place that some of us may never truly undestand, but have begun to, in your photographs. With much respect, Aloha

Jean D'Ao�st		05-Jul-2007 15:13
So intense !!

bee dao		03-Jul-2007 19:30
a pleasure to view ... thank you

fikret		03-Jul-2007 08:57
without you and without your camera and without people younger generations we will never see one period of our live on earth in one word PERFECT

John Stevenson		01-Jul-2007 22:45
Always impressed with your work. You are an amazing photographer. Voted.

Jean-Luc Rollier		01-Jul-2007 20:53
Un pays que j'aime beaucoup et que j'aurais pu connaitre dans les m�mes circonstances dramatiques que vous si j'avais �t� am�ricain... Bravo pour la m�moire . Jl Vote

Guest		01-Jul-2007 19:19
Thought provoking gallery. Excellent tones - voted

Robin Reid		01-Jul-2007 18:02
I continue to be taken by this gallery. I'd vote, but I"ve already done that. What evocative memories!

LA TOAN VINH		01-Jul-2007 17:08
Please Come back Again

Denis Vincelette		01-Jul-2007 10:31
Dear Mr Calmes, I was too young to remermber correctly the Vietnam War ... I saw a lot of images of this war .. However, I know that this gallery is just a little and "beautiful" part of the war. There was a lot of horror scenes like every other wars ... But, behind your photos, we can imagine and feel a very little part of those horrors scenes and that, means your photos are very very powerful and they transmit me, the "feel" of moments ... That's what we call good photos. When we can feel the instant of the photo is taken, about 1/250th second, and live that moment, the real sens of the photography is there ... goal is touched ! Congratulations for thoses photos but overall, for sharing us thoses moments ... which were too long for everybody, I am sure .... All my respect to you and to all soldiers of that war! (PS: excuse my bad english)

silvia marmori		29-Jun-2007 21:58
what to add.. not only i have seen at your gallery, but i have also read the comments here.. those who were there, those who had parents there.. an impressive register.. transmits the feelings...

Marina Palpati		27-Jun-2007 19:43
a great gallery...it's a great emotion for me to see these images...each one is a story...a moment of deep umanity...I apologize for my very bad english... ciao!

Patricia Thorpe		26-Jun-2007 18:03
Through your eyes I have come to understand my husband even better, seeing through your eyes helps me to see into his heart..Thank you for what you have done..God Bless you. He is a Vietnam Vet with that stated I know I need not explain. Wife of another Hero Thank You again You have my vote

Eugene Choy, Photography (Singapore)		26-Jun-2007 16:05
This is a an interesting post. I always enjoyed looking at pictures from the past. It would be nice to see more pictures of the native people.

sheryl		21-Jun-2007 19:25
say how would i go about looking up my husbands battalion to see if someone had set up a site just for his division ??

Jim Taylor's Pictures		16-Jun-2007 14:11
Wonderful Gallery. JT

Ross Throndson		11-Jun-2007 07:12
Great Gallery, Richard.....some amazing captures.....thanks for sharing this!! ~V~

southernshots99		10-Jun-2007 21:45
This is an amazing gallery. My husband served in Vietnam during this time period. He has scanned your gallery and is very impressed with your ability to show how things were at that time in that part of the world. Thanks for sharing this, on behalf of my husband and I am sure many other vets this gallery is very appreciated. Great photos and a piece of history one can see as well as read about. Voted Niecy

Zolt�n Balogh		09-Jun-2007 12:25
Congratulations, Richard! Amazingly good!

Giancarlo Guzzardi		07-Jun-2007 08:10
I'm strange for this great gallery of documentaristiche photos... and from your great experience, like photographer, but still more for that one lived in that "green hell"

Guest		07-Jun-2007 04:16
WOW! I WENT ONLINE LOOKING FOR SOME INSIGHT ON THE WAR MY FATHER SERVED IN. HE HAS NEVER SPOKEN MUCH ABOUT THE TIME HE SPENT THERE BUT NOW IS BEGINNING TO OPEN UP SOME. I AM IN HOPES OF PUTTING HIS PHOTOS IN AN ALBUM FOR HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY. I LOVED THE PICTURES. THANKS, A PROUD VETERANS DAUGHTER

santana		07-Jun-2007 02:17
thank you SO MUCH for sharing all these picture. I feel I alive again with all the GI friends. I live in Vietnam. I used to live close by MACV COMPOUND/hue. I have three best friends Angie Marguey lived in California, Saue Correa lived in Hawaii, Charles Magro lived in New York. If you know any of people worked at MACV please contact me at jeannelee_02135@yahoo.com

Milo Fett		06-Jun-2007 18:02
It never got any better. I had trouble viewing your shots,maybe I'll go back and look at some of mine. Thank You

Juergen Hellmann		06-Jun-2007 09:28
Stunning pictures!!

Guest		05-Jun-2007 14:18
Wow, what a great collection. My Father, Vernon H. Fitchett served in DaNang from 68-69. He was Naval surgeon. If anyone remembers him, please contact me at schielke5@gmail.com There is a comment posted by Jordon Orwig about his father. I beleive our fathers served together. Jordon, Contact me if you read this.

FrankB		04-Jun-2007 12:07
monumental and historic....a tribute to those who served and to those who had to live through that hell....V

delog		04-Jun-2007 03:34
this is some of the best camera work I have seen I tip my hat to you in respect v

Kaddie		03-Jun-2007 06:43
Still looking for anyone that may have been in the 600th photo processing unit, that served in Da Nang, Vietnam durning 1969&1970. If you could contact me, looking for any pictures that my husband may have taken or developed, or any newspaper article.(kaddie551@yahoo.com) VOTE,VOTE on these photoes, Richard they very good. Make me very sad that my husband's got destroyed.(Kaddie)

Liz Bickel		03-Jun-2007 04:32
This is one of the most amazing galleries on Pbase. Words cannot even begin to descibe the intense feelings that each one of your amazing photos provoke. For those who didn't experience the era, your photos make this time in history come to life. Your portraits make us feel the humanity.

Gus R.		03-Jun-2007 03:23
My first comment is way down toward the bottom over a year and a half ago. I've visited many times since, to view and read other's comments; it just gets better each visit. Thanks for your service, tough skin and heart Richard - g

Robin Reid		02-Jun-2007 23:03
I must come back and look at these in detail again. Quite a fine series recording a soldier's life.

Clive Temple		02-Jun-2007 19:05
A fantastic period piece. Thanks.

Jim Kramer		01-Jun-2007 15:23
Great collection. Thanks for taking the time to share it with others! {vote}

Guest		31-May-2007 05:46
These are very enlighting,you do good work.Thanks for shearing.

David Callard		31-May-2007 02:08
A very valuable social document. Excellent!

Kaddie		30-May-2007 07:56
My husband served in Da Nang,Vietnam in 1969&70,USAF 600th photo processing,If anyone is out there that was there around or during that time Please contact me at my e-mail address. He took a lot of pictures also but they got destory by water. I would to see if anyone has some of them. Please contact me, I will tell you his name.(kaddie551@yahoo.com)

Amy Fields		22-May-2007 01:57
My grandfather was in WorldWar2 and i just wanted to see if anyone heard of him his name was Harry Joseph Sapia i believe he was one of the meds

lauren collingwood		18-May-2007 13:41
my father was an MP in vietnam at the same time. he also got interested in photography then as well. in 1975 he bought a photography studio in virginia and just retired last oct. i have worked in this studio for almost 14 years. i will send him a link to this gallery. wonderful images. thank you.

korax		12-May-2007 22:03
A great documentary ! V !

Cedric Girard		11-May-2007 11:45
Emotional gallery (hum... I wasn't born...) It's a wonderful collection.

guest		07-May-2007 11:09
Kind of makes what had happened years ago seem like yesterday,eh? Extremely great document.

MSunderlin		01-May-2007 17:18
memories

Norman Van Ness		27-Apr-2007 11:41
What a great gallery! If anyone is interested in an organization founded by Vietnam Vets check us out at www.dovefund.org and see what this grass roots charity is up to.

Tony D		21-Apr-2007 13:48
Brings back memories.Good and Bad!

Mike Stoesz		18-Apr-2007 19:33
Now I need to dig out my slides from Danang Jan.1967-July 1968, US Naval Support Activity, Camp Tien Sha, China Beach. Thanks for the reminder. Mike

Brussels Sprout		12-Apr-2007 23:28
I am always sadly impressed how war is photogenic. You perfectly captured different atmospheres. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

Bob Kerrigan		10-Apr-2007 04:41
Thanks for sharing these very touching photos. Now I am certain to dig out some of my old 35mm slides taken in Vung Tau. Some of those little kids that I see in my slides are more thah 40 years old now. I can't help but wonder how they view Americans now. Your work is inspirational

Marcio Cabral		08-Apr-2007 12:22
Excellent gallery!!!! big vote!!

Michael Todd Thorpe		07-Apr-2007 03:44
Excellent.

greg cironi		04-Apr-2007 18:24
Great Photos, I was there at the same time, thanks bro

Jitna Bhagani		30-Mar-2007 18:11
Amazing gallery.

Cecilia Winston		26-Mar-2007 06:04
What a powerful, revealing, touching collection of pictures from this costly, ghastly war -- a war now being compared to Iraq, with good reason. There is so much here, I will return and review again, and post comments on many of your pictures. For now, I am adding you to my FAVORITES, another way to guide viewers to come and visit what you have so magnificently posted. I do not think we can know enough detail about the terrible sacrifices of the men and women who were involved in Viet Nam during and especially after coming home. Seeing these haunting photos grabs at my heart and makes me wonder at the short-term memories of our "leaders", politicians, military brass -- that they cannot recall from one war to the next the toll that is taken upon so many lives. I, too, think that this gallery (and probably the real horror pix you have and didn't publish here) ought to be made into a book, lest another generation forgets just how unglorious killing really is. Bravo, Richard!

charales		25-Mar-2007 07:54
You've got some shots here that could/should have been a front cover of a magazine line National Geographic. No kidding, excellent job! Congratulations. Cheers!!!

Rick		24-Mar-2007 04:15
Amazing set of photographs, very valuable. Voted...

Guest		24-Mar-2007 02:08
Thank You for these pictures. You have allowed me to see a glimse of what my husband saw when he served in Viet Nam.

Suzanne Opitz		22-Mar-2007 11:07
Your talent for photography obviously started a long time ago Richard. These are superb & among the best I've seen of that time.

drobnick		20-Mar-2007 01:24
incredible work...

Mike		15-Mar-2007 19:05
Very professional photo collection. I was at 3rd Marines, 5th Comm Batt next to Marble Mtn. Air Facility from June 1968 until July 1969. I too was young, dumb, and did what I was told. I took virtually no photos while there, maybe one 36 roll. Don't know why, guess I felt the whole experience "just another year"!! I find as I age, upon reflection, the sights, sounds, and experiences I had have had a much deeper effect on me than I realized. I have developed strong feelings about our involvement in VietNam and other wars, and I still don't know what is right. Maybe God will enlighten me one day. My life experiences and gray hairs as proof have taught me one thing; when good men do nothing, evil flourishes.

guest		28-Feb-2007 02:29
Your Picture are great .. I miss my Uncle who was killed in Vietnam ?Quang-tri province on May 5th 1968 ..If you knew him tell me more about him... and yourself.. chavezangelo@hotmail.com My Uncle was Gunney sarge Paul E Chavez 3rd marine devision Amph

Steve Cavanah		26-Feb-2007 23:12
Thank You for sharing this awesome collection of great histoic photos. Got my vote.

Dawid Wnuk		13-Feb-2007 23:45
This is a magnificent collection of top class photojournalistic work. Well done, Richard! V. Dawid W.

Bob G		13-Feb-2007 15:45
Very nice pictures. I enjoyed viewing them. I recently posted my Viet Nam pictures from 1966. Not as good as yours but your welcome to take a look http://www.pbase.com/metgue/viet_nam_1966

Naomi Sheaffer		12-Feb-2007 14:20
I keep coming back to this gallery. Very moving images.

cat bounds		12-Feb-2007 02:31
This is a wonderful gallery, Richard, and I love watching it as a slideshow. Though the images are from far away, they touch the lives of those of us who were alive at that time. It is a part of our heritage, too. Vote, of course.

jimcritchley		11-Feb-2007 22:02
Awesome, thanks for sharing these great images. I visited the 'American War Museum' in Ho Chi Minh and they had an exhibition of war photographers, this selection is easily comparable.

Robert Charity		11-Feb-2007 15:43
thanks for bring us a view of what now seems another world, V

Robert Charity		11-Feb-2007 15:42
thanks for bring us a view of what now seems another world, V

Jeffrey Tomasi		10-Feb-2007 08:12
This is a truly powerful collection that goes well beyond photojournalism. You have a very sensitive, human touch here which really deserves attention. Thank you for sharing this experience. Voted, of course.

Wei O'Connell		09-Feb-2007 20:10
Wonderful documentary. Thank you for sharing. vote

Emmanuel Panagiotakis		09-Feb-2007 20:02
I don't remember if i left any comments in this gallery but here is one Very nice portfolio nice colorful pictures It gets my vote,,,,Excellent work :)

neo-con		08-Feb-2007 22:56
Well done, very inspiring. This was the first war of aggression we lost, now we're losing another.

Tsienni		04-Feb-2007 18:17
This gallery inspires me a lot. Thank you, Richard.

Galina Stepanova		04-Feb-2007 13:49
This gallery is treasure, thank you for sharing your feeling and memories of that time, Richard!

Rick Neuenschwander		04-Feb-2007 00:46
Great photos, when my sister returned from Iraq she had a lot of pictures. One folder was from a POA and his pictures like yours tend to show the human side of war at least to me. Thanks for sharing and for your service.

Jenny B		03-Feb-2007 20:20
this is so unique.

J.C. Richardson III		03-Feb-2007 16:50
Hi Richard, You have a great Gallery here. I take my hat off to you for your service to our great country. I to was their in 67 and 68. I guess you could call me your back up. I was servicing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CVS-11. It's a Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York now. Your photo Gallery is the best I've seen. I'm looking forward to see more of you work in the future. You have my Vote. Thanks for having me aboard............................. J.C.Richardson III

sherwood frazier		03-Feb-2007 01:52
Brings back good and bad memories, did three tours from '66 through '69. Most of my time was on Carriers, but did some TAD. Thanks for helping me remember. Tough years for all of us, can only hope we are better for it. I have a thousand or so slides from my tours hope to scan them some day. Sherwood.

Mostafa Moftah		02-Feb-2007 02:04
Big ~VOTE~ Richard!!

ANTARIVE		01-Feb-2007 13:27
FANTASTICA GALERIA�� FELICIDADES DESDE MADRID,ESPA�A

virginiacoastline		31-Jan-2007 16:29
brings back memories . . .and not all of them are bad ones =\

Ohad.R		31-Jan-2007 10:04
this is a fantastic gallery how did u take these photos? millions of comments here, my honor to be here too V

seventeen_cal		30-Jan-2007 19:00
Hi Richard, You have many strong images of the war. Hope they can be archived and preserved for posterity somehow. Aloha

flowsnow		30-Jan-2007 08:13
Thanks for sharing this event...I was not even born then! For that effort you deserve a Vote!

John Stevenson		29-Jan-2007 23:42
Second or third time I've been here, and once again I'm impressed. I'll say it again: great job Mr. Calmes, you really are an amazing photographer. GMV.

PauloCGama		29-Jan-2007 13:19
thanks for sharing - wonderful documentary!! thank you. cheers

Guest		29-Jan-2007 06:51
My uncle was one drafted in 66, Was killed in 70. His brother my father past 12/13/06 after serving 15 years in the core. I have been listed in the core 17 years. The people change the photos stay the same. Love your country, Love the people who die for you,I would never let down a man, Woman or there family I love. But I am going back. I heading back in to sand steaks. 6 time I have been there. I leave in three days. Mission

Korey Moore		29-Jan-2007 03:56
I really love all of these images. Great history in the images!!!!

Peg O'Brien		29-Jan-2007 00:55
Richard, this is totally amazing. Beautiful dancers emerge from the same creative genuis who has experienced the trauma of Vietnam. These are very significant images. I've spent a good hour going through them. Exceptional work. Huge vote.

Lauro Fernando		29-Jan-2007 00:49
Great historical images! Voted for it.

Niki Conolly		28-Jan-2007 22:59
Agree with Guenter. such sad truths. V

Greg Little		28-Jan-2007 22:59
Richard, very glad to see you're continuing to add to the exceptional gallery. A pleasure to come back to again and again.

G�nter Hofst�dter		28-Jan-2007 22:50
super doku richard lots of emotions, a great dokument !

Jason Daniel		28-Jan-2007 22:16
Born in 1973, missed this war...still amazed at how thoroughly it colors our politics even now. Your gallery is fascinating and important -- for one thing, it gives my generation (and later) a window into the war that isn't just "Rambo." Thank you for the human faces.

emmanuel_fr		28-Jan-2007 20:52
Magnifique t�moignage. Vote.

Adrian Reilly		28-Jan-2007 17:40
Great to see the gallery again and the new added images are simply wonderful. History preserved

Eric Carr�re		28-Jan-2007 13:52
I come back for another comment Richard, i'm really moved with your pictures....Thanks for sharing. Eric.

Lawrence Ripsher		28-Jan-2007 10:11
Hi Richard - it's so good to see this truly amazing gallery getting continued recognition. A treat to see new images getting added as well. I commented on this originally a year ago and my initial comments still stand!

Paco L�pez		28-Jan-2007 07:13
This is an incredible and espectacular gallery. It�s a historic document tha we must remenber... forever. �V!

Anna Pagnacco		28-Jan-2007 02:38
Very interesting gallery, great documentary!!! Anna

Jos Mecklenfeld		28-Jan-2007 01:41
The war captured to an eye of a normal soldier, it gives a good view of the daily life of you in the war. Thanks to share with us this part of history and a big vote from me...respect for your pictures.

henrywong		27-Jan-2007 09:10
Richare, thanks for sharing those valuable images with all of us...Thousands of words and thousands of stories you are telling not only to your country, your people, but also every pbase viewer from the world ! Big vote! henryhwong

George Christakos		26-Jan-2007 22:54
I should definitely add my vote to this magnificent gallery. Everybody has to see it.

Jose Paulo Andrade		26-Jan-2007 22:39
Nice documentary photos!! Voted!!

Jose Paulo Andrade		26-Jan-2007 22:39
Nice documentary photos!! Voted!!

Clarke & Emi		26-Jan-2007 19:36
We just stumbled across this excellent gallery. Even though the pics are nearly 40 years old, they have a very fresh quality. Excellent snapshots from history. Voted

Andrew John Jones		26-Jan-2007 19:32
What a valuable record for history. Great work.

Marcia Colelli		25-Jan-2007 23:58
Wonderful gallery, so much feeling and stories that are being told in the shots. V

Brian Klimowski		25-Jan-2007 06:46
Thank you so much for sharing these, Richard, very emotional indeed. Brian

Brenda		24-Jan-2007 19:50
Very powerful and evocative photos.

Keith Rankin		24-Jan-2007 18:24
Allot of humanity and beauty in these images, and thought provoking. GMV!

shatterbug		24-Jan-2007 05:48
Great gallery, Richard! Obviously, your photographic eye has not been recently obtained. Thanks for sharing these! V.

Lynne		23-Jan-2007 18:31
Thanks for sharing.

Pierre Schneider		23-Jan-2007 07:50
Thanks for sharing, great experience !

Foua Yang		23-Jan-2007 05:11
Great images with true meaning behind it...

Matt Myles		22-Jan-2007 22:45
Wow, this gallery is so real! It's hard for someone my age (20) to appreciate what it was like. I find myself glued to the screen over and over again whenever I see these photos. Thank you, Richard! Vote

GdL		22-Jan-2007 20:41
Voted.

James Rockwell		22-Jan-2007 15:02
What a wake up of memories. I was based in Cam Rahn Bay, Herky HIll, 69-70. One of my favorites, amoung many, was the shot with you and the reel to reel recorder. We all had them it seemed. Thanks again for the excellent gallery. You got my vote.

Tom		22-Jan-2007 13:24
Hello, my compliments for your nice work! Please come see my photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands. www.tomjutte.tk

dan dunn		21-Jan-2007 23:47
congrats again for making it to top galleries...fine work DD

Bill Warren		21-Jan-2007 17:48
I did not go. I am glad I did not have to. You did. Thanks I am grateful that you had wisdom and skill to shoot these shots. Voted

JOSE MATA		21-Jan-2007 16:04
BIG VOTE RICHARD , IMPRESIONANTE !!!!

olivier bruning		21-Jan-2007 13:14
great documentary work, congrats! love the story on the processing those days...~GMV~

Andrew Cornick		21-Jan-2007 08:03
Impressive collecion Richard. You have always had a great eye for a picture.

John Sims		20-Jan-2007 23:18
Lately I see more and more photographers displaying their older images scanned from prints slides and negatives. It seems that Pbase will be a masive memory bank. Well done your pictures come from another era of photography.

Catherine_D		20-Jan-2007 22:30
I came too late to this gallery...everything is said and I wish I had something new to add to this project...Just my big vote...

Dang		20-Jan-2007 20:43
Not much to say but, Voted!

Gary Stevenson		20-Jan-2007 19:08
Thanks for posting these shots. Time to stop and remember my father http://www.pbase.com/stevensonsplace/vietnam1965).

Jim Barnett		20-Jan-2007 16:32
Thank you so much for sharing these....really brought back some memories. Excellent work there.....you certainly have an eye for capturing a moment. Welcome home, Jim Barnett RSVN '70-'72

Jean D		20-Jan-2007 16:25
Richard, thank you for serving your country so well, during this sad and tragic times, in world history!It further saddens me, of the thought that so many young Americans never came back!I was a young Canadian when all this turmoil was happening and remember it to well, as your neighbour to the North! You have put together a superb documentary and I encourage you to continue adding more images to this Gallery. GMV, Richard.

Nestor		20-Jan-2007 10:57
A very nice gallery of the past ,very interesting and done well. Vote

Krys Tantra		20-Jan-2007 06:27
Thank you for the insight, and thank you for sharing these memories. I can only imagine how it was, and how it can be to serve in a war. Your images take me there and allow the experiance. V

nickbellizzi		20-Jan-2007 05:42
makes me want to goto war

Don Darling		20-Jan-2007 02:36
Thank you for creating a gallery with a "human" view on a dark era in our history. Excellent work. Thank you.

Guest		19-Jan-2007 16:46
Thank you for fighting for us so that we may live in this amazing country.

Mike Ray		19-Jan-2007 14:11
Sure brings back some memories! Great shots! I think I'll try to find my old photo album now. mike, Nam class of 68

firstbrook		19-Jan-2007 11:15
Images like these are priceless well done Richard for saving them.........and reminding us

alexHOGGARTH		19-Jan-2007 09:54
priceless images!!

Ashley Hockenberry		18-Jan-2007 22:54
Exceptional !!

Donald Verger		18-Jan-2007 22:48
i am glad you shared these images Richard! and glad today you get to photograph ballerinas and are not in combat situations! vote! a lot of humanity and beauty in your images! best, don

Marc Demoulin		18-Jan-2007 20:59
You've made here a great document Richard. Congrats. Voted. marc

Guest		18-Jan-2007 19:24
Great Gallery, a reminder of friends lost.

Guest		18-Jan-2007 19:21
Great gallery...

Vilone		18-Jan-2007 17:07
Incredible photos! GMV! Thanks for sharing!

Quantum_Illusions		18-Jan-2007 14:18
Voted.............. You never cease to amaze me Richard. Excellent photography! I prefer sepia to anything because it adds depth. Somehow your photographs, this war, befits the color black and white. Get it? Not just pictures but a reflection of a reality. Many lives lost memories captured in gloss. I love your surprises.

Eric Carr�re		18-Jan-2007 11:54
Very emotional...Love it very much Richard, congrats :o) Voted...

Luzikz - Photography		17-Jan-2007 23:12
Voted! Thanks for sharing it.

Tom Briggs		17-Jan-2007 22:38
Richard ... thanx for posting. Excellent gallery and took my right back there some 40 years ago (I was there from '66-'67 and again from '69-'70). A long time ago in one sense and like yesterday in another. Glad you made it back safely. Great gallery. Voted

Sheila Smart		17-Jan-2007 21:25
What can I say Richard that hasn't been said. Both the US and my country, Australia, did not learn from Viet Nam, and now have the debacle in Iraq. Cheers Sheila

Bill Pruitt		17-Jan-2007 05:39
Amazing collection. Thanks for posting.

Terri Steele		16-Jan-2007 20:49
Voted. You were talented even as a youngster! Wonderful photography. Great documentary. Too bad our country has forgotten so much.

tim goodspeed		16-Jan-2007 20:46
Richard, I really enjoyed these images. Well worth the effort of restoring. V.

Ron Horloff		16-Jan-2007 18:34
I'm really glad you're scanning these memories; you are creating an extraordinary gallery. Ron

Lee LaFontaine		16-Jan-2007 01:19
Richard: There are many ways to measure 'merit' The images are but one. I'd vote 10 times if I could. V. Lee

Perry Taylor		15-Jan-2007 19:33
Great photographs of a war that America should never forget and the heroes who defended their country.

EDIT CREATIVE COLLECTIVE		15-Jan-2007 19:33
i'm a 70's baby.. this is like cnn for me... thanks for sharing...

Sergio Pessolano		15-Jan-2007 11:22
Great journalistic mood. Voted.

enny jameson		15-Jan-2007 10:07
Everything has been said, thanks for sharing.

Bud McCormack		15-Jan-2007 00:01
Thank you for your service

kieran mc comish		14-Jan-2007 22:47
Wonderfully taken pics richard. Another time and place,but the same American persecution of the innocents as Iraq today. Someday that country will learn,it will take many more 9/11s I fear,but it will happen.

Steve Highfield		14-Jan-2007 22:24
I'm glad you've expanded this gallery Richard. It's a part of American history I saw through the tv set here in the UK but remember only too well! Striking images of a time never to be forgotten. +V

Kent Dellaire		14-Jan-2007 22:00
The Vietnam War was over a long time ago, but still it does not go away. It is always in the hearts and minds of those whose lives it has changed forever. Thanks for posting these pictures.

anthony		14-Jan-2007 21:36
Thank you for sharing these. It is an extremely moving gallery. I think the many comments here show just how valuable this is.

Steve Ainsworth		14-Jan-2007 20:59
Very moving gallery, Richard. I was in college until 1970, and was never called up. Many of my high school friends went to 'Nam; some never returned. Some returned in pieces and took years to make peace with their memories, while others never could. I'm glad you made it back safe and have maintained your love of photography for the benefit of us all. V

redneck-mike		14-Jan-2007 20:17
Iwas there from 69-72 ,bring back alot of memories, some good some bad, but the good ones and the guys I met and had the honor to serve with tend to help alot,and will never be forgotten.thank you !

Greg 'Boog' Powell		14-Jan-2007 20:15
What great pieces of history.... Thanks Greg

Jeff		14-Jan-2007 18:47
Thanks for sharing. The Vietnam War should never be forgotten.

Jayesh Menon		14-Jan-2007 18:10
Thanks for sharing those pictures. Great images. Cheers!! Jay

fred		09-Jan-2007 23:19
sweet pics man

robwooly		07-Jan-2007 03:07
I had no Idea you went through this Richard. I missed the Barrel call up ,my name wasn't picked, so I didnt serve. I'm glad to see your carring on with your photography, Your bringing a lot of happiness to many through your gallerys.V.

cesar		28-Dec-2006 06:25
Son of Pete Garcia seeking info or comments how combat infantry award was obtained in chu lai, vietnam. US Army 1969-1971.

Ngoc Tram		18-Dec-2006 02:37
"Xin chao" from Vietnam!!! Your photos are really great. Thanks a lot!!! By the way, come back to visit Vietnam one day and see how our country's changed and growed magically after the war. >

John Lumb		14-Dec-2006 10:41
Very stirring, Voted Thanks for sharing it.

Enrico Martinuzzi		13-Dec-2006 21:43
Thank you for sharing. No more words needed.

Giancarlo Bisone		01-Dec-2006 13:44
Richard: Thanks for sharing these incredible photos. I was not in the USA at the time and I can only imagine the desire to "come home". Ciao, Giancarlo

Jeff Engle		26-Nov-2006 00:04
Wonderful galleries - very interesting to see the development of your talent over the years. I was also a photographer in the Army as a 2nd occupation (Medic was my primary job) - but (fortunate for me) Richard Nixon stopped sending us over to Vietnam while I was in Basic Training.

Steve		24-Nov-2006 18:47
Thanks a million brother. I noticed someone seeking info about her dad. I also was with Americal on LZ-Liz, amoung others. I wish that see would see my post and get back to me. I was there 1969. Thanks so much for the good, and not so good memories. Brother Hugs---- Steve stevethemann@webtv.net

Flying Dutchman		23-Nov-2006 07:02
Great pictures... great story... voted. Thank you.

PETR PETR		22-Nov-2006 20:17
That is amazing gallery,absolut exellent work, GMV PP

oksana_p		21-Nov-2006 07:38
Sad but very touching gallery. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Oksana

Jimmy Grosteffon		18-Nov-2006 03:43
I must correct a previous post! I gave a wrong date! I was there in sept67 to sept 68) I had posted something other. But your site is very refreshing thank you!

Richard Calmes		12-Nov-2006 22:24
Well, this gallery has been up for 1 year now. This main page has 49,000 hits and all of these comments! It has been touching to read every one and correspond with so many of you. There are memories here that will never go away, I hope! Thank you!

MAJ Pham Long		09-Nov-2006 15:27
Thank you for sharing these powerful images. My father, LTC Pham Lam of the ARVN was a "chieu hoi" officer. He took thousands of photos during the war. My mother and I had to burn all of them after 1975.

sushislee		02-Nov-2006 18:42
very very great photos! they talk much!!!!! voted! and all my respect for this work..!

DHK		10-Oct-2006 22:45
True treasures. V

Seychelles		10-Oct-2006 10:24
Very moving images. I'm crying as I look at them

brook fuller		04-Oct-2006 06:50
Such candid, unexaggerated images are the psychological icons that one accumulates in life, standing out like the subject of bokeh in the memory.. Did I phrase that correctly? The images so deftly caught during war are to be appreciated, not only for the quality of the art, but for the moments caught in a camera's eye, out of the endlessly teeming moments and struggles that make up a war, that so many have endured so the rest of us may not have to. Galleries such as these are important for the psychological knowledge as much as the aesthetic perusal. My boyfriend sends his regards and his gratitude for being able to see these pictures. True love of country has not been instilled in the younger generations.. So again cheers and thank you for the chance to view these.

filou771		03-Oct-2006 21:46
incredible & excellent gallery ,thanks for sharing

Liz Bickel		30-Sep-2006 18:30
A truly remarkable gallery. It leaves me speechless.

Mike Long		25-Sep-2006 15:44
Excellent gallery. Glad you made it back home alive, Richard.

nathaniel		19-Sep-2006 23:43
i have an adopted p.o.w.who i belive is still out there.i blame the u.s. gov.for all casualties in nam.if we were properly trained instead of a were going to kick ass mentallity we would have not lost all those precious lifes.in these last words i qoute, "I cant't promise you that I will bring you all home alive.But this I swear before you and before Almighty God;that when we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field and I will be the last to step off and I will leave no man behind. Dead or alive,we will all come home together. So help me God."Lt. Colenal Hal Moore.one last thing before i go.over half the percent of homeless are Nam' veterans.when they came home everyone looked down on them that is no way to treat someone who lost friends and family fighting to get you where you are now.think about that.

Emily Hodgkinson		19-Sep-2006 21:57
Hi, as a 16year old New Zealander who has studied both of the Vietnam wars i just want to say that your images are good but why were you in Vietnam in the first place. Maybe you belive the same as me, that both America and France should have never entered into these civil wars in Vietnam. Ok to help the poor yes, to give aid yes, but to go into a country that is trying to become whole again i think not. truthfully, Emily Hodgkinson

Tom Briggs		15-Sep-2006 15:12
Richard ... another excellent chronicle of life in Vietnam. I was there twice (1966-67 and again from 1968-1969. Looking at your photos, I can smell again all the fumes from the cyclos and the unbelievable traffic. If one wasn't there, one cannot imagine it. Nice work ...

Leslie Cohelan		13-Sep-2006 20:36
an excellent gallery...

Rich Goguen		07-Sep-2006 02:10
I served in Cam Ranh Bay, 155th Trans. Co. 1970 from January to December. E mail me at namvet1970@gmail.com to share stories & pics

George McCarten		04-Sep-2006 14:45
What a place to begin a career. I like the presentation of life taking place in what must have been impossible circumstances.

Michael T		03-Sep-2006 13:22
Thank you for being there so that others could be free. You and your buddies sacrifices -- lives, lost time away from family, lost jobs, enduring the scorn of some -- have bought the freedom of and shaped today's Southeast Asia. I salute you and your work. Well done. God bless you and your great country.

louloubelle		02-Sep-2006 11:01
Very moving images. I'm crying as I look at them. Important historical documents too. Voted

Martha Albuquerque		30-Aug-2006 10:12
powerful and sensible collection, and the bw fits wonderful in here. v.

Stu Egan		28-Aug-2006 20:54
Hi Richard, Thanks for your comment earlier - glad it has led me here, it's fascinating to look through these. Considering you were just 'starting out' when taking these they are of such a high quality, and an important doucment of the time.

Bart Aldrich		25-Aug-2006 22:11
A fan always!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/oasisgalleries/

yaffa rennert		20-Aug-2006 17:12
Thank you for your comment on my gallery 70+. I visit your gallery "vietnam war". It is merit and humanity. It touches me much. Yaffa

kalafan		18-Aug-2006 19:58
Holy shit, THIS is a first: A war gallery with intelligent, civil commenters! Those are some nice shots you took, Rich.

Dawn		18-Aug-2006 06:51
I love your pics by the way..they really bring you there...certainly stirred some emotions.

Dawn Harallambi		18-Aug-2006 06:49
My father served in VietNam in 1968, I believe. His name was Gary Hanley and I am trying to find out all I can about him and his time served over thre. I am not even sure where he was. He was an infantry man, fixed tanks is all I really know. I have a pin of his which is a purple shield with a gold unicorn on it. He had a volitile relationship with my mother, he died of what I beleive to be "agent orange side effects" at the very young age of 36. My mom doesnt talk about him, and I am not even sure if she actually got to know who he beacame after the war. He was from Jamestown, New York. If any one knows anything I would be so very grateful!

Jimmygee		08-Aug-2006 02:45
I am Jimmy Grosteffon, Served in Phu Bai, Also Bien hoa. Boy your pictures bring back lots of memories. The hook was used to pick up pontoons for float bridges. The rest you already know. Thanks for the look see! Oh Yes Glad to see you made it home safe.

Dale John Larsen		06-Aug-2006 12:54
Wonderful collection of photos Richard. I bought my first "real" camera in Vietnam too. If you haven't already, you should consider a visit back to SE Asia. There are still a many great scenes waiting to be captured.

Loren Christensen		03-Aug-2006 21:31
Hi, Enjoyed the pics of Vietnam. I was there in 1969-1970. Your shots captured many of the images I still have in my head. I'm a writer and have commented on my experiences in several books. Keep up your good work.

Hugh Jones		03-Aug-2006 04:48
an amazing and haunting set of images. I wasn't there and can only guess. I will visit Vietnam next December for the first time. The first one gives me the chills. V

JW		31-Jul-2006 18:41
These pictures are very special. thanks for sharing. ~V~

Gwen		28-Jul-2006 18:36
Simply amazing! The images are so real. You've captured both life for the people and for the soldiers. Fantastic work!

Hans Novak		25-Jul-2006 20:42
TOP GALLERY ! Hans - Austria

Robin Reid		26-Jun-2006 21:19
I'm with Jeroen Outstanding and moving work.

Jeroen (Buffel) Meijerink		24-Jun-2006 17:12
I allready voted for your ballet gallery, but I this one flabbergasted me! Shocking, beautiful, and all so very real.

Markus		23-Jun-2006 19:25
Eh, I'm only 15 at the moment, but in my 15 years of living, I have always been interested in the Vietnam war. I know a lot about it and your suffering that you had to endure during it. What with jungle war fare, always keeping look out, scared and bored a lot o the times. I'm supprised you came back along with all the other men and woman who served. I'm so glad I could see this gallery, tank you.

janet		22-Jun-2006 16:50
My husband is writing a book about vietnam. He would like to have some pictures to put in his book. He would like to know if you could send him some pictures that he can use with your pemission of course. Janet L. Hoover-Steinhauer

Gonzalo GV		20-Jun-2006 21:25
This gallery is a superb jewel. You captured part of our worst history so far. thanks for sharing. Excellent work

flclark		20-Jun-2006 01:48
When I saw the damaged PX I thought it looked very similar to a slide I made in Phu Bai in 1969. I checked it out and it is the same PX and my photo was taken almost from the same angle as yours. Brought back memories. Thanks

AcroChik		15-Jun-2006 00:12
Thank you. From a gratful American.

Loic Deniel		14-Jun-2006 06:22
Incredible gallery, it's great to see your work on pbase. Voted

monique jansen		12-Jun-2006 14:59
Interesting glimpse in a none too distant past. I visited Vietnam in 2001 and was amazed at the resilience of the people, their kindness, their friendliness, despite having had to go through the ordeal of a war.

spring harn		12-Jun-2006 05:54
Hello, glad you could show us great pics. But also need a favor from anyone . There are four children 3/boys and 1/girl . That are Father has reacently passed and there are a lot of unanswerd questions . Our Father served in NAM , He was stationed in Camp Pendelton from 1966 to 1969 . USMC,Btry C 1stBn 12thMEB FMF. If there is anyone that was their and may have known him pleease contact ( Michael Hadaway) A.K.A WALSH

Tom Dillon		12-Jun-2006 01:31
Very nice, Richard. Brings back a lot of memories. I was just a USAF REMF, but I travelled most of RVN. I'm so glad you scanned and posted these. The gallery presents a unique view of the war quite unlike the sensationalistic media shots. Thanks you. Tom Dillon, USAF, Ret.

Jennifer Nicholson		11-Jun-2006 02:50
Wonderful gallery. V.

Guest		07-Jun-2006 18:06
I was with the 23rd Infantry (Americal) Division C-Battery 1/82 at LZ LIZ 1970-1971. Is there anyone still alive. My Address is 1399 Onion Creek Road, Colville, WA .99114-9648 send replies to K. Kenyon .

Guest		07-Jun-2006 18:02
I was with the 23rd Infantry (Americal) Division C-Battery 1/82 at LZ LIZ 1970-1971. Is there anyone still alive.

Leonard Bennett		07-Jun-2006 17:32
These pictures of Viet Nam, are surreal. When I see them. I can actually smell the air. I can hear the sounds of the villages. I remember the cool refreshment of a cold 33 beer.I was a part of .F Troop 17th Cav. 196 Lt Inf Brgde. HHQ Chu Lai. 8-68 10-1-69. God Bless. Junior

Leonard Bennett		07-Jun-2006 17:28
These pictures of Viet Nam, are surreal. When I see them. I can actually smell the air. I can hear the sounds of the villages. I remember the cool refreshment of a cold 33 beer.I was a part of .F Troop 17th Cav. 196 Lt Inf Brgde. HHQ Chu Lai. 8-68 10-1-69. God Bless. Junior

Lawrence Ripsher		06-Jun-2006 11:55
It's hard to believe that these images were not published. An incredible documentary. Many of these are iconic. Even without titles or context, one would immediately be able to place the time, the location, the war. A gallery that deserves to be seen by every user on pbase. Adding my vote as a miniscule contribution to that goal.

Mike Stobbs		05-Jun-2006 19:14
Super gallery Richard...GMV....Mike

Cindi Smith		04-Jun-2006 22:51
Very powerful! This is an awesome gallery and it shows the life of those that served in Viet Nam which was so misunderstood. I salute all of you who served over there and you guys have my utmost respect and appreciation. thank you! Big Vote

lorand		04-Jun-2006 09:22
Beyond any words! Voted.

Bill Taylor		01-Jun-2006 00:22
Excellent Gallery !

mesullivan		27-May-2006 02:06
Thanks for putting this gallery up. It's great.

Niki Conolly		23-May-2006 00:08
Wanted to add that you and Maciej are huge inspirasions . Peace :))

Niki Conolly		23-May-2006 00:01
Wow! This was one of the 1st galleries I found on pbaase, and was just speechless, in awe. I am so glad to have found it again, as well as your other work. Thanks for the looks at mine. I appreciate the encouragement. Voted!! Glad to meet ya!

Enzo Priore		19-May-2006 05:31
Wonderful reportage. Voted

aLub@		16-May-2006 16:55
Those pictures are precious. Very nice gallery and thank you for taking me to there. PS, Glad to hear u quit smoking. Means you have saved alot of money.

R.Moreno		09-May-2006 10:35
What a reportaje. Brilliant. My vote.

Frank Frocchi		08-May-2006 00:24
Thanks for the memory....And thanks to my Daughter Carla who brought all this to my attention.

luvnartusa		07-May-2006 01:32
Thank you for sharing this album with us, I think it is an album everyone needs to see. Voted

AL		27-Apr-2006 04:29
Thanks for sharing such an important bit of history. It's sad but true. Disturbing but well documented. Voted.

david procter		26-Apr-2006 10:11
Like no other gallery on pbase - powerful history, a unique document.

Eddie Ling		24-Apr-2006 17:02
Thankx for sharing such valuable photos, looking forward to see more!

BROTHER IN ARMS		11-Apr-2006 16:10
IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES OF CAM RAHN BAY 1968-1969 155TH TRANS CO. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

RICHIE RICH		11-Apr-2006 16:04
THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES. I HAD ALL MY PICTURES STOLEN FROM ME WHEN I WAS A HOMELESS VET ON THE STREETS OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, BUT IT'S GOOD TO SEE THESE PICTURES. YOU GOT MY VOTE.

Paul Elliot		27-Mar-2006 19:34
Outstanding! Thank you for an honest look at a pivotal time. I was in from 10/72-10/76, so while I never got to Vietnam, these photos have great meaning for me.

Michael Limacher		25-Mar-2006 10:30
Captures the war from a realistic point of view. Brings a veteren back with one look, but in an inspiring way. thanks.

Kees Terberg		17-Mar-2006 00:44
Thankfully well before my time. the only knowledge I have of this war is what I have been taught at school in history... and all teh movies and series such as Platoon, Hamburger Hill, and Tour of Duty. There are some great journalistic shots and my two favourites here are the "Chopper and GI" and "Me". I am glad that you magaged to walk away from this war and turn to the gracefull ballet scenes instead. Your style has improved but your eye for a great shot was already apparent, well before I set foot on this earth... A combat photographer... and still passionate about teh medium. Impressive with a capital I!!!

Leonardo Ruggieri		16-Mar-2006 20:06
correction on tour of duty in Viet Nam 1966-1967

Leonardo Ruggieri		16-Mar-2006 20:01
Your photos bring back memories of a time long put back in my mind. But not forgotten. I was in Viet Nam from September of 1966 to September of 1977. Each one of your photographs have brought back to life with a smile those memories. Especially your short timer calandar photo. GREAT WORK!!!

jaac		16-Mar-2006 19:31
Great gallery Richard, my vote.

Gil Azouri		10-Mar-2006 22:02
Simply amazing shots! I voted a long time ago, too bad I can't vote again.

ken robert		09-Mar-2006 14:10
yeah very powerfull images

Jose Canovas		06-Mar-2006 09:07
Though times! what an action photography life!

Fernando Rodriguez		02-Mar-2006 21:56
Deep inside....! what a feelings, what a gallery. Congratulations,....you have my vote. Fernando

rkomenda		02-Mar-2006 09:39
Ecellent gallery, lots of interesting photos. That gallery is a beautiful story, teaching and telling story. My vote of course.

Niki Kalogiratou		26-Feb-2006 04:50
These pictures transport you to another era ..

Thuy Lien		24-Feb-2006 11:04
They're all so great! Thank you much.

darwin		20-Feb-2006 15:57
sONO SEMPRE EMOZIONANTI LE VOSTRE IMMAGINI DELLA GUERRA DEL vIETNAM GRAZIE DARWIN

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		20-Feb-2006 07:34
Excellent gallery Richard. VOTED

vet22		18-Feb-2006 03:17
Greate images In regard to the war in Iraq has anybody seen this page? www.nowarforisrael.com

Gary Coffman		12-Feb-2006 04:27
Richard - this is such a great gallery. Voted!

Rick Peabody		01-Feb-2006 22:45
Great photos. I spent time in 1969-70 in the areas where you took some of these pictures. They brought back some interesting memories. Hope you turn up some more.

...duncan		31-Jan-2006 01:08
Amazing and great work. Very contrasting to you work with dancers, which is excellent. You have my vote.

kiwee21		27-Jan-2006 23:31
Emotion, histoire et art r�unis dans une gallerie...

Jordon Orwig		21-Jan-2006 18:25
My father served in Vietnam from March 1968 to 1969. I recently found a bunch of his old slides from the war. He was a navy surgeon, attached to the first Marine Division in a few different locations: Da Nang, Phu Bai, Saigon and on some of the Navy Vessels of the Coast. I will get the slides transferred over to the internet and share them with you. I apreciate you sharing your slides and stories about Vietnam. It helps me to further understand what my Dad and the all of the people who were there went through. I am proud to say that I am a son of a Vietnam War Veteran!

koreanczyk		21-Jan-2006 14:59
I really think this has a lot of merit. Its fantastic to see photos on PBase of something of so much historical importance. The shots have a real photojournalistic credibility to them. VERY good gallery.

crina [mzm]		20-Jan-2006 06:47
beautiful nostalgic shots... no wonder you turned into a real artist in time... these pics are worth a Viasat History prize... Extremely touching.

Guest		20-Jan-2006 00:25
Wow. Thanks for taking the time to scan and post these. Great collection.

Kelly Clark-Moncure		19-Jan-2006 23:52
I feel so lucky to have learned about this gallery! Vote- this is so moving- wonderful to see first hand account of the war-

Johan Toll		19-Jan-2006 11:12
Wow, Richard! I thik this gallery is a great document with very nice shots! Very nice work indeed. Thanks for charing. Voted of course!

Chuck Kuhn		14-Jan-2006 05:02
Stunning, especially since these are from the time period and blk n wht. I was visited for the first time this April 2005. Enjoyed every minute and will return. Check out www.pbase.com/ckuhn55 of my trip. Also a gallery of blk n wht digital of course...cheers

Cory		10-Jan-2006 17:13
Wow...akin to finding a million dollar painting in the attic. Nice work.

Guest		02-Jan-2006 14:22
Thank you for your service and your photography.

Bart Aldrich		31-Dec-2005 15:09
Here you go...Vietnam '96: http://www.pbase.com/opus1/vtnam Sorry about that earlier double post, but you can delete one I believe. Thanks!

Bart Aldrich		31-Dec-2005 13:53
Richard - Thanks for visiting my images and your comments. And a special thanks for posting this collection. I was in the Mekong Delta in '67, but have maybe 2 photos of my time there. I returned for a visit in the 90's while living in Hong Kong. I'll let you know when I post those on my gallery section later. Great collection. Thanks!

Wendy & Larry Burke		25-Dec-2005 17:41
its strange in a digital world of DVD and instant 24 7 news , a black and white image which can been seen , felt and pondered tells a far better story , Richard what you have is more then just a record , thanks for posting them .....Larry B , UK

Z. Nguyen		23-Dec-2005 06:11
Richard, Your pictures make me nostagic and bring lots of memories as it takes me back to where i was growing up before becoming boat people refugee. Thanks for this wonderful trip to the memory lane. It's precious.

Stan Kossup		20-Dec-2005 12:54
Richard, I was in grade school during the vietnam conflict. The nuns would always have the news on and had us praying for our boys who were fighting the war. I have always had a great interest in what you guys went through over there. Never could find anyone to give me their story. I guess its always been as uncomfortable for me to ask as it must be for vets to tell their story. It is through photo collections like yours , that I am able to capture a little of how you lived and died, your joy and sorrow, your fear and calm,your pain and suffering. Things I was fortunate not to experience firsthand. Thanks to you and every american that served us so proudly........................Stan

Dave W.		19-Dec-2005 01:45
Excellent work. Voted!

Reflections by Ruth		17-Dec-2005 22:43
very emotive album, nice work :)

Hina Shimomura		17-Dec-2005 13:59
Thank you for posting :D

Andrea Fabbri		16-Dec-2005 16:25
Excellent galleries. Very powerfull images. Thank you. Voted!

Sanjay		16-Dec-2005 14:11
For the past week I have been browsing the archives of the digitaljournalist.org. It has many articles and photos from Vietnam. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&c2coff=1&q=vietnam+site%3Adigitaljournalist.org

Roger Lorenz		15-Dec-2005 21:39
Thank you for sharing this piece of history. I voted.

Roald Synnev�g		14-Dec-2005 22:05
Wonderful gallery. The black and white images are just great.

Guest		14-Dec-2005 15:37
Thanks for visiting my galleries. These shots are great. Aloha JB.

ming		14-Dec-2005 14:08
Great work. Thank you for your sharing.

Marek Wozniak		13-Dec-2005 12:33
I'm speechless. I can only say WOW. Great gallery. Thank you for sharing.

milehighphoto		11-Dec-2005 20:15
Wow. What a moving and educational collection of photos. I was born in 1969, so although I don't remember the Vietnam War, so much of my childhood was impacted by it. Thanks for helping me "see" a little of it through your camera lens.

Diane McCord		11-Dec-2005 12:03
Thank You for sharing your pics with me....I also want to "thank you" for my Freedom........Diane McCord, El Paso Texas 11 Dec. 2005

Ashley Hockenberry		11-Dec-2005 04:24
Outstanding images and story!!

Work abroad		11-Dec-2005 03:59
Like yor pictures a lot! Where do you want to work and take pictures? America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia ? http://www.team4you2.biz

marisam		11-Dec-2005 00:59
Wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.

Cheryl		10-Dec-2005 22:20
What a wonderful collection! Thanks for your time and effort in restoring and posting these for all of us to appreciate!

lbliss		10-Dec-2005 18:57
Your photos evoke great emotion. Thank you for sharing.

Jola Dziubinska		09-Dec-2005 19:46
Outstanding gallery, thanks for sharing. You did a wonderful work, Richard. Then and now. Voted.

Armindo Lopes		09-Dec-2005 18:27
Great documentary gallery. Congrats.

Koh Samui		09-Dec-2005 15:33
We love your pictures Koh Samui - Thailand http://www.realestatethailand.org

Isa		09-Dec-2005 03:18
Thank you. Beautiful photographs with a close feeling of connection and empathy

Dave Beedon		09-Dec-2005 02:57
Wonderful gallery; glad you posted the shots. I voted for it. When these photos were taken I was in college. Got drafted in 1971 and ended up fixing communications equipment in Frankfurt, Germany.

ArminB		08-Dec-2005 21:37
I am a kind of sorry, to 'steal' the first place in the popular galleries, your journalism is so much more, than my 'fractal' view - yet, I can only place one vote for this great gallery! Cheers, Armin

Chris C		08-Dec-2005 21:02
Amazing pictures that truly capture the time. I just returned from Vietnam - while there visited some of the battlefields and the major cities - the war still permeates every day life and conversation even though most of the population was born after the war. If you have a chance check out my pictures of vietnam. thanks for your pics!

puppet		08-Dec-2005 20:12
A powerful and emotive gallery. Congratulations for being voted into the Most Popular Gallery. Voted

Monte Dodge		08-Dec-2005 17:46
I was playing Little league and delivering and morning Seattle PI in 68-69.. Great gallery and I was lucky because they didn't draft 10 or 11 year olds then!!! ( Great work!) Monte

Monte Dodge		08-Dec-2005 17:44
I was playing Little league and delivering and morning Seattle PI in 68-69.. Great gallery and I was lucky because they didn't draft 10 or 11 year olds then!!! ( Great work!) Monte

robert wilson		08-Dec-2005 08:08
I served in Dong Tam in the Mekong Delta in 68... who will forget the TET Offensive. Your photos are top notch and bring back many memories. I have written a book of haiku and prose about the war in a pdf form, called an e-book. I would love to e-mail you a copy. Contact me, brother. robert wilson

Srini Raghu		08-Dec-2005 00:46
Thank you very much for sharing, really beautiful and touching... So much we can learn... Srini RR

Georgia Roessler		07-Dec-2005 19:55
What a fantastic portrait of wartime Vietnam! Your gallery really touches the heart of the matter: the Vietnamese people. I visited there a couple of years ago and was struck by the friendliness and warmth of the people. How thankful we can all be that they now live in peace, free to go about their own pursuit of happiness.

ac		07-Dec-2005 16:18
Interesting and well done.

3RRU Mobile Det and Det-1		07-Dec-2005 15:44
Thanks for posting your photos Mr. Calmes, black and white and your composition gits er done. May I ask, are you the architect who designed our squad tents at I-Corps, PhuBai, 1962-1963?

Rajesh Bhandari		07-Dec-2005 14:34
Incerdible pictures. A treasure. You must post more of your pictures. Gets my vote! Thanks for sharing.

Clif Moore		07-Dec-2005 03:58
Defeat? More like held the big guy off until it lost interest really. Outlasted, maybe. Endured, certainly. Great shots. Meaningful. Thanks for sharing and for your service. Voted.

Guest		07-Dec-2005 02:43
nice photos on the loseing army of vietnam. showed the world that small nation can defeat and empire/

Guest		07-Dec-2005 00:07
Got my vote - realism and obviously some compassion!

Joanna Moehr Hempele		06-Dec-2005 12:58
Excellent! Very interesting! GMV :-) Joanna

Tonyspics		05-Dec-2005 23:38
Truly fine work that tells a personal, individual and collective story... a real sense of closeness to the people. Congratulations for bringing them and sharing them with us all here. Unhesitatingly voted!!!

Guest		05-Dec-2005 17:31
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Jason Ensminger		05-Dec-2005 04:30
Definitely vote worthy! In fact, it would be a shame if these were never published...fantastic work! (as a side note, I still occasionally use a camera my dad bought when he was in Thailand, about the same time you were in Vietnam...a Topcon RE Super...it still works, for the most part!) Thanks for sharing these!

healthiest		04-Dec-2005 19:22
excellent gallery, i cannot imagine the hell you guys lived through. you have my respect and thanks.

prplexd		02-Dec-2005 18:59
My hat's off to you for your service... and my vote for your excellence!

laurent		02-Dec-2005 18:26
very nice. dans 35 ans, j'espere que nos phots num�riques seront d'aussi beau t�moignages. j'espere....

Joe		02-Dec-2005 16:44
Great work! One of the best I've seen on Pbase!

j.Vigliotta		02-Dec-2005 10:08
"...If you think this Gallery has merit, please vote..." Are you serious? How about publishing a book. These have such merit, my words fail me. Seriously! Kind Regards USAF Ret. Thanks for the pics.

Neil Hermansdorfer		02-Dec-2005 01:34
Nice photos. I was in Chu Lai 1970-1971. Brings back memories. Guess I'll dig around and see if I can find some of mine.

Gus R.		01-Dec-2005 12:52
Thanks for your service and taking the time to dust some history off for all to see. It was just yesterday - g

ArminB		01-Dec-2005 12:38
Great journalism, fantastic shots!

Lorenzo Savinelli Photo �		01-Dec-2005 09:54
beautifull

C Roberts		01-Dec-2005 04:32
Definately worth a vote. -Chris

Tia		01-Dec-2005 04:20
Now this.... This is real.. Thank you for your contribution, and for your service.

John Welander		30-Nov-2005 21:43
Great images from a troubled time when I was just a kid. Always wanted to have done something like this but as I grew older knew I wouldn't have had the courage. Thanks very much for sharing your memories with us, and oh, very nice pictures!

Sandip Debnath		30-Nov-2005 17:30
This one is a very good documentary kind.. and the B/W did the justice here..

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		30-Nov-2005 15:03
Excellent shots. Very moving and documentary. Sharing this with is a learning process. Thanks a lot. Voted. Manny

Bob Foisel		29-Nov-2005 18:52
Thank you very much for your posting this and your service to this country.

Ellsworth Weaver		29-Nov-2005 04:44
Welcome Home, Brother. Good shots and I am glad you still have them around. Voted, of course. Please stop by my galleries when you can. Fraternally, J. Ellsworth Weaver (former Sp5, US Army Chem Corps, 1st Cav & Americal, class of '70-71)

Shannon		28-Nov-2005 20:44
Very nice and am glad you shared them with us.

See Why See		27-Nov-2005 16:00
That was great! I wish I could carry a few cameras into the battlefield too..

scott clarke		27-Nov-2005 00:45
Some excellent additions Richard.

wandertheglobe		26-Nov-2005 08:30
Richard, I have hundreds of slides of my dad's from his 2 tours in Vietnam that I go through time and again. I've visited a few times, though some 30 years after he did. Thanks for sharing! http://www.pbase.com/wandertheglobe/vietnam

Matt		26-Nov-2005 02:46
Impressive shots of a troubled time. I can't say I would had the will to take pics at such time. But I am sure it was a way to think about soemthing else... Who said grainy is bad or digital is the only way to go?

Becky Stead		25-Nov-2005 21:17
Wow what an amazing gallery. These photos have so much depth. I really love them all.

Davidg		25-Nov-2005 18:13
Thanks for the photos and thanks to those who have posted below and thanks to those who served in that far away place so long ago.

m\|photo		25-Nov-2005 16:40
Excellent gallery. Thanks for your service. Voted.

scott clarke		25-Nov-2005 14:12
So nice to see this in popular galleries. A war that will never be forgotten. Regards Richard.

Paolo G. (Italia)		22-Nov-2005 12:57
Your gallery about Vietnam has merit to be voted! The "Memory" is very important... I think is not simple to be a "Combat Photographer"... Please put other photos in this gallery! Thanks for sharing. Paolo.

Buz Kiefer		22-Nov-2005 01:23
Thank you for serving you country and thank you for sharing your images.

dan dunn		16-Nov-2005 04:10
First Rate! DD

Nick Howzer		15-Nov-2005 15:18
Thank you for sharing these images with the rest of us! It is always interesting to get an insida view of topics like this one.

Dan Coleman		14-Nov-2005 19:32
A very interesting and thought-provoking gallery.

Rob		14-Nov-2005 13:42
A true asset to Pbase, Got my vote!

osprey		14-Nov-2005 13:22
Thnaks for sharing and serving our country!

SimplePhotography		13-Nov-2005 01:35
Great stuff. Voted.

bamburg		13-Nov-2005 01:25
Timeless and moving. Thank you for sharing these with us.

Adolfo Isassi		13-Nov-2005 00:51
The historic value alone merits the vote. "Road Sign" is my top pick from this gallery. Powerful and symbolic.

Brian Sartor		12-Nov-2005 22:23
Very good gallery. Thanks for sharing it and especially my thanks to you and evreyone that served.

J.C. Richardson III		12-Nov-2005 22:10
I was over in 67 and 68 in the Gulf of Tonkin on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CVS II. You have some Great photos. I took a few on the carrier of friends and a few planes. Seems like yesterday. I guess we all are getting old. JC

Kees Terberg		12-Nov-2005 21:29
Very powerful images.

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