Helicopter Door Gunners in Vietnam - The Shotgun Riders | US Army Documentary | ca. 1967

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  @TheBestFilmArchives · 8 years ago · pinned

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  @stuartpage5696 · 3 years ago

  My brother was at the door with his 60. From 67 - 71. Was shot down, pilot and co &nbsp;badly wounded but able to hard land before dying. Brother and other gunner survived and fought their way out to safety. Purple hearts for all. Brother made it home but a big part of him is still there, and will be always. Thank you all for your sacrifice. God bless our warriors .

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  @tp8030 · 4 years ago

  It took big balls to set there in that death trap knowing you were the first target to get shot. God bless every veteran!

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  @davidrios9943 · 10 years ago

  Combat Door Gunner with the 174 th AHC (23rd Infantry Division ), Vietnam 1970 -1971

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  @CabinFever1 · 3 years ago

  My uncle when right in after high school graduation, 1969. He had 2 different duties. One was a gunner. I watched closely to see if I could spot him on here. 2nd job was a truck driver, taking men in and carrying others out. He said he liked being a gunner better. He made it back home but passed a few years ago. Thank you Veterans for your service.🇺🇲

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  @e-5ruben807 · 3 years ago

  Life expectancy as a door gunner on a Huey wasn&apos;t very high. It took plenty of courage to do it. My respect to all Vietnam veterans. I served in that region of Asia in 1970.

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  @vietnamvetsmc7289 · 3 years ago

  RIP to all my brothers that didn&apos;t come home

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  @gr8fulpn · 3 years ago

  Had a teacher in High school that had been a door gunner, fantastic teacher and just all around great man. Taught military history, tactics and often took classes on “field trips “ that consisted of firing weapons and a small black powder cannon. Had two uncles that were also there my uncle was a medic with the 1st Cav, my wife’s uncle was a casualty, he just didn’t know until years later. I’m a Cold War vet, never saw a weapon fired in anger, bless you gentlemen for all you did. We can never pay you back for what you all went through 🙏🏻

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  @fredakurzbard4316 · 3 years ago

  My brother volunteered for Vietnam. He was a medic. He was there for two tours. When he came back he wasn&apos;t the same. Now he plays guitar anywhere he can. Thanks Irv for keeping me safe when our boys were dying every day. Play your guitar and be happy

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  @markvickers3488 · 3 years ago

  I will Never forget you, Vietnam Vets.

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  @johnwaynegovernmentcontrac3219 · 5 years ago

  Thanks to all our vets. No matter when or where you served. You served.

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  @Counselor77 · 5 years ago (edited)

  Everybody&apos;s gangsta until entering the jungle in Vietnam. &nbsp; I was ever so glad to see my older brother make it back.

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