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Military Slang during the Vietnam War

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 14h

Book descriptions-trailers-freebies and other info about the #VietnamWar and its Warriors. Personal narratives, photos, videos, and music of the day Learn why soldiers return home different after war, and then don't want to talk about their experiences. bit.ly/4fRTA06

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 7d

This is the most visited page on my website. It's a list of slang terms used by troops in Vietnam which includes definitions and in some instances photos. Enjoy! bit.ly/2Dn7Vok

I came across these posts while surfing the internet and thought it would be cool to combine them, add pictures, and then post here for my readers. Others were submitted by readers and added to the…

African Americans in the Vietnam War

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 1d

You've helped my books reach #1 in their respective Amazon categories. Look them up and see why they're so popular: Cherries: www.amazon.com/Cherries-Vie... When Can I Stop Running?: www.amazon.com/When-Can-I-S...

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 1d

In 1970, the majority of racial violence occurred “in the rear.” In the field, where men depended on their comrades for survival, troops had less opportunity or motivation to engage in racist practices or political disputes. We were all colored Green! cherrieswriter.com/2017/12/14/a...

When I was a kid in the Marines, I remember the first place I saw the WHITE ONLY, COLORED ONLY signs. They were on the wall in this train station in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina. . . . I’ll never…

The Military Draft During the Vietnam War

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

During the #VietnamWar era, 1964 to 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 million - only 25 percent of them ended up in the combat zone. Learn more about the draft in this article: bit.ly/3ZfiPnR

The military draft brought the war to the American home front. During the Vietnam War era, between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 mi…

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For readers who crave realism, emotion, and heart-pounding action, Death in the Triangle by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker delivers in every chapter.

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For readers who want to feel the Vietnam War—not just read about it—When Can I Stop Running by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker
delivers an unforgettable experience.

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For those who served, it’s a memory. For those who didn’t, it’s a revelation. Cherries by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker
brings the Vietnam experience to life.

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For those who served, it’s a memory. For those who didn’t, it’s a revelation. Cherries by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker
brings the Vietnam experience to life.

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For readers who want to feel the Vietnam War—not just read about it—When Can I Stop Running by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker
delivers an unforgettable experience.

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

For readers who crave realism, emotion, and heart-pounding action, Death in the Triangle by John Podlaski
@pdoggbiker delivers in every chapter.

A Day of Firsts (Guest Article)

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 2d

My friend, Steven Perry, wrote about his Special Forces mission along the border with Laos. Six soldiers were dropped alone to spy on enemy soldiers and were surprised by what they discovered. Read his story here: cherrieswriter.com/2016/03/15/a...

Vietnam: The War that killed Trust (Guest Post)

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 3d

What did the Vietnam war do to us as Americans? There were some great lessons that we failed to act upon. But it’s not too late to remember. This article by Karl Marlantes was well-received in 2017. cherrieswriter.com/2021/06/13/v...

What did the Vietnam war do to us as Americans? There were some great lessons that we failed to act upon. But it’s not too late to remember. This article by Karl Marlantes was well received i…

Will we Reactivate the Draft if we go to War…Hardly?

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 3d

If you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War draft years, did you ever hear of McNamara’s Project 100,000? It was expected to beef up the military, but did it really help? Read on and leave your opinion in the comment section. bit.ly/3CIviHQ

If you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War draft years, did you ever hear of McNamara’s Project 100,000? It was expected to beef up the military, but did it really help? Read on an…

Remembering Soldiers’ Sacrifices

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 4d

Those who served in the military - whether in peacetime or during the war - are all heroes in my book. They sacrificed a part of their lives to ensure our freedom and well-being. Learn more about the #Vietnamwar and its special Warriors on my website: cherrieswriter.com/2020/05/24/r...

This is, by far, the most powerful and profound of all essays I’ve read which praised our military veterans. Retired LTC Robert Robeson wrote about our veterans and their sacrifices – c…

The Huey was the most reliable and tough aircraft in the Army inventory. I always loved flying the Huey. It was the rookies’ savior and the old guy’s dream ride. This chopper will go do…

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 4d

The Army retired the last Huey helicopter in 2011 - the workhorse of the #Vietnamwar. Here's a nice tribute to those who remember: bit.ly/43Kt5n4

The Huey (Guest Post)

How did it feel to be a Cherry in Vietnam?

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Storiesbykaren @karensstories.bsky.social · 4d

In 1783, a mystical lion clan saves a guardian’s life in the Amazon rainforest. In 2025, an ancient legacy resurfaces, and a guardian is asked to unite with the lion clan’s queen to protect the rainforest and its mystical inhabitants from dark powers set on destroying it. bit.ly/4azGGl7

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 5d

It was not uncommon for infantry soldiers to walk 8 - 12 hours each day while carrying 80# of supplies on their backs through jungles, rice paddies streams, and the mountains of Vietnam. What was it like for those soldiers that just arrived for the war: bit.ly/4fMytgo

This article was one of my first posts to be featured on this website. Although I’m offering my POV here as a new infantry soldier, others with different MOSs may relate to something similar …

I do! As an infantry soldier in Vietnam, C-Rations was my sole source of nourishment for at least 300 of the 365 days I served in-country. When out on missions, infantry units were re-supplie…

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 5d

Learn about these tasty high-calorie meals that soldiers were forced to eat in the bush...many were dated back to WWII. In the #Vietnamwar, soldiers had their favorites - some were despised. Even so, soldiers still lost a lot of weight during their tour. bit.ly/3Qcy7FG

Remember C-Rations?

Military Slang during the Vietnam War

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 6d

The fierce and costly battle to take Hamburger Hill in 1969 was legendary during and after the #Vietnamwar. 50 years later, my friend visited the site of the battle and shared his story and photos in this article. Have a look: wp.me/pRiEw-3Jt

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 7d

This is the most visited page on my website. It's a list of slang terms used by troops in Vietnam which includes definitions and in some instances photos. Enjoy! bit.ly/2Dn7Vok

I came across these posts while surfing the internet and thought it would be cool to combine them, add pictures, and then post here for my readers. Others were submitted by readers and added to the…

The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part …

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Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 8d

The Tunnels of Cu Chi became infamous after the Vietnam War. These were part of a major complex outside of Saigon that ran underground for miles around. In fact, the 25th ID Base Camp was built on top of this complex. Learn more about them here: bit.ly/4fYjFLf

THE TUNNELS OF CỦ CHI

By Keith Nightingale We need him. We hate him. He is here because others are not. We hate what he means. Why he is here. We have to save him, so we don’t need more of him. The uniform is so clean. …

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 8d

A short poem about an infantry "CHERRY" soldier who arrived on his first day in the bush, then later that night, sees his first and last battle. What was his name? cherrieswriter.com/2019/06/04/t...

The Cherry

Welcome to Day 12 of #NJ12DaysOfAuthors (May) Series! @Pdoggbiker #Cherries @RRBC_Org @RRBC_RWISA @Tweets4RWISA #RRBC

Pdoggbiker @pdoggbiker.bsky.social · 8d

Great interview featuring the author of Cherries: A Vietnam War Novel and the admin. of the cherrieswriter website. Get to know him better and read why he does what he does. cherrieswriter.com/2021/06/01/w...

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