He was an MP officer If any of his buddies remember him I would love to hear from you.
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Drafted at 27 finishing up his degree at our university, full time job. My brother was stationed here but would never talk about it. I would like to share with you information about the Library’s Veterans History Project that collects stories about veterans. Per the request of many, a Long Binh Facebook group is available for all to join: Long Binh Junction Group on Facebook The Vietcong hit the base ammo dump with mortar rounds, resulting in the destruction and abandonment of the base. At Binh Thuy, my husband witnessed the prevalence of heavy drug abuse among the enlisted ranks and was relieved to return stateside in 1972 after 7 months in country. My husband was stationed at Binh Thuy, a much smaller base that lacked most of the niceties of Long Binh. Unlike the military bases in Germany, for example, there was no family housing at Long Binh because Vietnam was a war zone. I haven’t attempted to listen to them yet.įor that time period, I would have to say that Long Binh was modeled after most large military bases, containing recreational opportunities to distract you from the fact that you were counting the days until you could return home. I have old reel-to-reel audiotapes that my parents recorded and mailed back and forth to each other while he was stationed at Long Binh. Army back in 1970, went back to college, and started a new and successful career. when he was stationed at Long Binh, 1966-1967. Several of these places are listed on the map’s index titled “Guide to Important Buildings and Features,” which provides a building number and grid location. Among the offerings were a bowling alley, nightclubs, and other so-called adult entertainment establishments. A virtual city of some 60,000 people at its height, Long Binh Post had dental clinics, large restaurants, snack bars, a photo lab, a wood shop, post offices, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, a golf driving range, laundromats, and even a Chase Manhattan Bank branch. troops “in country,” a phrase used to describe a soldier who was on a tour of duty in South Vietnam. By some veterans’ accounts, it had the unofficial name “Long Binh Junction.” In 1968, the base fell under attack during the Tet Offensive, and the Viet Cong assault force was repelled by American troops. Army used the base as a logistics and command center. The likely purpose of the map was to serve as a guide for personnel and others who lived or worked on the base.ĭuring the Vietnam War, the U.S. The Geography and Map Division holds a map from the war that was printed and created by the 66 th Engineer Company (known as the “Topo Corps”). It was situated between Bien Hoa, the location of a large American airbase, and Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam. Army’s largest base located in the former South Vietnam. It was a pathetic experienced from start to finish.During the Vietnam War, Long Binh Post was the U.S. I wouldn't waste your time playing this course and dealing with this staff. In short - we should have driven the extra 5 miles out to PGA and played the Wanamaker - PGA and other courses in the area are leaps and bounds above this course. The staff seems to think that they are at a major country club, but don't treat customers as they are or maintain the course as they are.
This course was just a disappointment from start to finish. I play with a group of ladies that are used to a much higher standard of golf. There are no fixed restrooms anywhere on the course, the water provided has algae on mouth of the coolers and they have an extremely limited selection in the so-called club house for lunch. The fairways are covered in crab grass, the bunkers were equally as bad and the greens were bumpy, fungus ridden and simply unacceptable. The course overall was downright horrible.
We had no idea anything was listed in the paper and were just trying to get out to the range and play some golf, maybe she was a temp employee, she seemed clueless.
The sad part is that we were not even questioning the price - until she pointed out that they were not honoring rates that they posted in the local paper. She should spend some time in customer satisfaction school. She actually had an argument with a member of my 4some about the cost of the round, which was posted in the local paper. The staff in the clubhouse, in particular the woman with the huge hair behind the counter - was downright rude. From the staff in the clubhouse, to the condition of the course and greens - everything was well below par. I've played a number of courses on the Treasure Coast, this was likely the worst experience I've had while visiting the area. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS PLACE!!!!
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