Thanks so much for sharing this. My Dad and I have enjoyed watching it. Dad says those aluminum runways worked just fine (including a wire to catch a plane with combat damage). He says they did tend to float a little during the rainy season, though. Dad was a pilot with the 12th who came ahead of the F4C Phantoms, arriving in October 1965. They dropped him and his three tent mates off at a particular location with wood and a canvas tent and told them to put up their own living quarters. One guy said, "Cover for me!" and disappeared. The other three put the wood platform together and raised the tent. They then went back to work and covered for their tent mate. A day or so later, their missing comrade returned with all sorts of items (fans, a refrigerator with a freezer that made ice, and other goodies). He had been scrounging and midnight requisitioning at Clark AFB in the PI (or somewhere) and transported the items by air to Cam Rahn by calling in favors. These guys felt like they had the most luxurious place in Tent City until actual barracks buildings were constructed. They put up a sign that said "The Sands" outside the tent by the plank sidewalks. I heard a story that an initial ammo dump was placed in a flood-prone location. When the rains came and the dump did indeed flood, the base commander asked the sergeant whether he had learned anything. The sergeant replied acerbically, "bombs don't float, sir." Both walked off (probably in disgust). This ammo dump did get moved to higher ground. This tale may be apocryphal. It was told to me in earnest but with a grin.
@afveteran
3 жыл бұрын
Laurelin.. NIce to meet you. I arrived there in Nov. 4/1969 as AF security police perimeter guard. One of many areas us guy's did foot patrol was the area of all the F-4's parked in protected area. That included the "alert pad." The aircraft there was fueled, armed and ready for 3 minute take off. I happened to be there one day to witness that. That was something else. Like out of a movie, and it reality. I was also fortunate to eat at their dining facility. That was one of the few times I had a decent meal. Get back to me. And I'll give the link for the 25th Anniversary, Vietnam Veterans Memorial documentary.
@robertallen4562
3 жыл бұрын
I was in Dong Bathin in !966 in 1966 and use to drive acroccsthe pontoon bridge, when I was 21 Years Old. The last time I was at Cam Rhon Airefield, I was sent up to Chu Li, in late 1966 to help America lDiv. I ended up less than a mile from my Older's Unit in the Marine Courps for the rest of mt toure, hh drove me to the Chu Li East Side of the run way and stayed with me until I got om the plane to get back home. I did two more tours and in 1971 my younger brouther an I were at the same time.
@alfredpaquin3563
9 ай бұрын
I remember the lizards and the 10 hole shitters.
@joshualusco2573
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video very well presented .
@steveknowlton7816
7 жыл бұрын
I was in the 124th Transportation Command Aug 1969 to July 1970. Your video did a great job recounting the buildup and operations.
@45von
15 жыл бұрын
Nice collection of history... Thank you.
@TECHKLEC
16 жыл бұрын
What a great three part series. Most of the facilities still appear intact when viewed on Google map, although disturbingly abondoned.
@jimheaton6326
12 жыл бұрын
I arrived to Cam Ranh Air Force Base in June 1966, assigned to the 12thTactical Hospital, I was the assigned otolarngology surgical technician. Upon arrival I was a SSGT and after my hooch was constructed it was named "The Bottle and Glass".. I am now a CMSGT Retired. Would love to hear from other medics assigned 1966-1967
@bobdenbrock6302
9 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I was with 73d Signal Bn, 70-71. I have been looking for pictures of the Army cantonment area. We were based just below the Stratcom signal towers. Closest I have seen was some video of Tiger Lake which we drove by every day. Our work site was at the base of the hill below Post HQs.
@1949LA-ARCH
15 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info.
@josephsokola6885
9 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing this!
@patcupolo9274
5 жыл бұрын
Was in cam rahn bay 1966-1967 us army supply depot, tired of combat troops saying this was a very secure base, true, but we did not ask for this, the army decided are fate, there was a extreme number of supply as compared to combat troops, did I think I missed something not in combat, yes, not my call, tried to ask for reassignment, denied?
@robertwoodford9738
10 жыл бұрын
I was in the 497 eng co pc and worked on many of these project
@martynrosa
4 жыл бұрын
Was there 70-71. Ammo Area Charlie.
@annlkelsey
16 жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from this video that I never knew when I was there. btw, facilities are not intact. Most everything was pulled down and recycled by the Vietnamese after the Americans left in 1972. Any standing facilities were probably built by the Russians after '75. 12th TFW airport is now Nha Trang Municipal Airport. There has to be a beautiful resort in Cam Ranh's future. The beaches were incomparable. I was especially fond of the one near Navy Market Time.
@afveteran
3 жыл бұрын
Ann .. You served as AF or Army nurse or admin? Welcome home! Sister !! AF (7th AF) transferred me and 20 guys to Pleiku, March 1970. Buddy and I tried R& out of Da Nang, early June, then flew to CRB. Stayed overnight, they got hit with a few rockets by aerial port (west side). And we flew back to the highlands that afternoon. Then flew out mid-September, 1970 back to the world. I made a documentary of 25th Anniversary of VVM, Denver VA, Finalist Award for film trailer. I can send you the KZitem link. Take care..
@donaldstephens6394
6 жыл бұрын
I was at NAF CRB RVN from March 69 till March 70 then at det alfa till Oct 70
@tooold8318
8 жыл бұрын
I was the commanded ( Full Col) driver from April 66 - May 67
@charlesauker5462
11 жыл бұрын
Just attended the 28th Reunion in Charleston, SC. Look up Army Otter Caribou Association for membership info. Pensacola FL for 2014 Reunion!
@Trackside1234
15 жыл бұрын
I might have been the first person (well maybe one of the first) to stand on the Navy beach and declare that someday that there would be a resort built there and that Americans would flock to the area.
@fload46d
4 жыл бұрын
It was all money thrown down a rat hole. I don't think any of it is still in use.
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