Vietnam veteran pins us military medals, badges, patches. Google earth image of the da nang airbase outlined in red above in central vietnam. Embroidered patches for us soldiers who served in vietnam badges for vietnam vets. Vets supply line 10550 county road 81 suite 218 maple grove mn 55369.
The iron triangle by douglas edwards is one of the most remarkable books ive read about the vietnam war. The vicious fight was just 30 miles north of saigon in a 115squaremile patch of jungle ominously known as the iron triangle. The iron triangle was so heavily defended, forested and fortified that it would be another 15 months before there were enough u. The story follows a squad of infantry soldiers who are assigned to the wolfhounds of the 25th infantry division and patrol the area between saigon and the cambodian border during a twomonth period after the 1968 tet offensive. See more ideas about vietnam war, vietnam and vietnam veterans. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Meritorious unit commendation army for vietnam 19691970.
Local news has never been more important subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your. New listing 60s 70s f102 delta dagger blue triangle patch rare. Marine corps 2nd laam bn, 3rd maw usmc veteran locator. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. B52 bomber missions including operation arc light part of the 320th bomb wing this note indicating operations over the iron triangle, a 60 square mile area of binh duong province, a serious viet cong strong hold. This iron triangle vietnam service ribbon sticker is made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Patches, original period items, vietnam 196175, militaria, collectibles. This is a portion of map sheets 633 and 62312 showing the iron triangle region in the iii corps tactical area of responsibility. The small decal 6 inches wide and 2 inches tall and usually ships in 24 business days. In 1966, the 82nd airborne division went into action in vietnam. The joint chiefs of staff and the war in vietnam 19601968, part 3. Not only for veterans, can non veterans also proudly display these vietnam war patches on their vest, to show their pride in vietnam veterans in their life. The 1st battalion 16th infantry arrived at vung tau, viet nam on 10 october 1965 with the 1st brigade, 1st infantry division on the usns mann. The danger of the militaryindustrial complex fifty years ago, president eisenhower warned of the danger of the militaryindustrial complex.
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This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Battlefield vietnam part 04 showdown in the iron triangle. Meritorious unit commendation army for vietnam 19681969. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The region was under control of the viet minh throughout the french war in vietnam and continued to be so throughout the phase of american involvement in the vietnam war, despite concerted. Major combat operations, a map of iii corps and major area of operations for the 25th infantry division.
Our 82nd airborne division vietnam veteran patch is a 4 inch, full color, 100% embroidered military patch. Rome plow driver scarred by intense combat in vietnams. Iron triangle vietnam decal sticker vietnam ribbon. But if the iron triangle could be destroyed by a major operation, the. You can proudly show off your service to our nation with this embroidered patch.
Any larger decal is generally shipped between 12 weeks as it is made to order from the. Meritorious unit commendation army for vietnam 1966. The iron triangle was a national liberation front nlf stronghold twenty miles. A reoccurring theme with vietnam era military patches, especially for the army and multiservice units listed above, is a vertical sword in the center of the patch. Company d, 151st infantry the indiana rangers the campaign. Taylor the patch for the 151st transportation detachment. The region was under control of the viet minh throughout the french war in vietnam and continued to be so. The teams were later reorganized as companies, and by january 1969 six companies were busy clearing jungle and forests in vietnam.
Buy products related to vietnam patches and see what customers say about vietnam patches on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Shop vietnam war military veteran patches just for vets. The region was under control of the viet minh throughout the french war in vietnam and continued to. New listing vietnam cold war era us navy petty officer 3rd class iron on work shirt patch. The battle of the iron triangle took place from 16 may to 20 november 1974, when the peoples army of vietnam pavn 9th division captured rach bap and. February 1966 the division was sent to iii corps tactical zone of vietnam. Vietnam military patches and their meanings medals of. United states army in vietnam includes bibliographical references and index. The very existence of the republic of south vietnam was at risk.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The iron triangle is a patch of jungle bounded on the west, for about thirteen miles, by the saigon river. An iron triangle relationship can result in the passing of very narrow, porkbarrel policies that benefit a small segment of the population. The interests of the agencys constituency the interest groups are met, while the needs of consumers which may. One of the two principal dioxin hotspots is located inside the da nang airbase. If you fought in vietnam war, then these are all the patches for you. Marine wing support group 17 mwsg17 was a united states marine corps aviation ground support unit based at marine corps base camp butler, japan. The battle of the iron triangle took place from 16 may to 20 november 1974, when the peoples army of vietnam pavn 9th division captured rach bap and an dien. Alsoand often overlookedcedar falls directly contributed to the tepid south vietnamese response to north vietnams call for a general uprising during the. Force commander decided to target the iron triangle, a viet cong base area that served. This operation was a joint effort by the 1st and 25th infantry divisions, the 173rd airborne brigade and the 11th acr to imposed severe casualties on vc units in military region 4, the iron triangle. The 1st rangers were initially stationed at bien hoa air base.
It is the history of the military police in vietnam. This iron triangle vietnam military decal is 6 inches wide by 2 inches tall and larger sizes are available below. This iron triangle vietnam decal sticker is made in the usa. During this period, company c operated throughout the operational area of the 1st infantry division in provinces north of saigon. Cited in the order of the day of the belgian army for action in the ardennes. This area was from south of the base camp at lai khe, north to loch ninh and quon loi, the iron triangle area west of lai khe, and east to the 1st air cav base camp at phuoc vinh. We have been producing high quality military decals for over 10 years and we guarantee the quality of each one. Captain marvin schwem originated the esquire patch for the 1st lift platoon, captain jesse james the phantom patch for the 2nd, captain ray young the snake doctor patch, and major thomas e.
The iron triangle was a 120mile jungle hideout for the viet cong near saigon. The signal corps telltale sign is the presence of a lightning bolt somewhere on the patch. This threepart volume describes jcs activities related to the vietnam war. By the summer of 1967, there were three teams of 30 plows each working in vietnam. Maps of heavily sprayed areas and dioxin hot spots the.
The division swept through dinh tuong province 6 january31 may 1967 in operation palm beach, spending february and march with south vietnamese forces combating the enemy in long an province. Only a small portion of the arng units activated during the vietnam war were. The 36,000pound monster plow, originally used to cut fire breaks in american forests, made its vietnam debut in 1966. The army of the republic of vietnam arvn regained the lost towns in a series of costly counterattacks. Photo essay of bandido charlie, 116th infantry in vietnam. In january 1967, the 1st battalion participated in operation cedar falls. Rome plow driver scarred by intense combat in vietnam s iron triangle.
To get there click on the 18th mp brigade shoulder patch to the right. Our transfers are made from the highest quality vinyl and uv resistant graphics with up to a 5year life. America forces begin operation cedar falls, which is intended to drive vietcong forces from the iron triangle, a 60 square mile area lying between the saigon river and route. After serving nearly 22 months in vietnam, the 3rd brigade troopers returned to fort bragg on december 12, 1969.
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