Sent in by Leo Neely:
April 25, 1968: landing day in Vung Tau, Vietnam
The landing was a serious day for all of the troops of the 31st. The day before (April 25th,) we arrived in the bay of Vung Tau, but could not deboard the ship (USNS Barrett) because Vung Tau was under Viet Cong mortar attack. The ship was moved back into the China sea. We watched from the deck of the ship, all night, seeing what the next months would be like. We prayed that God would take care of us, and for the most part, God did. Young twenty year olds that had to grow up fast and let our training as Combat Engineers and support staff get to work and serve our Country, The United States of America.
Thanks to all of my brothers whom with I served.
D. Leo Neely
Sure do remember that night and day. Made one wonder if we would ever get home again.