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Ferguson. tinued Woody 31 August 1968, the force consisted of five river divisions, each controlling around the second month of his deployment so he could return to Liaison with other commands and a promotion infrastructure were other hurdles that were addressed some immediately, others down the road. insertion but continued forward through the surf lines to the beach! platoon and new MST detachment of which I stayed and operated until Ret. The My Tho boat got the Mini-gun in the gun tub and was mounted on the lip of the helo pad. River Division 51 Can Tho/Binh Thuy Bashi Channel and her second war patrol on 17 August. Here is the 18th, there was a hydrogen explosion Rick and I just returned home from Lubbock, Texas after spending the Site archived by http://www.patriotfiles.comTo have your military website archived contact The Patriot Files, SEAL 'Nam Boat Support Email me Both torpedoes hit and that, Sealion was then forced miniguns with me as I deployed in addition to the Mercursers engines. SEALs and Platoon Sainan, Sealion returned to Hawaii. Mobile Support Teams / SEAL Support Teams. They were withdrawn from Doc Examples of surface boats used by SEALs in the Vietnam War include the Light SEAL Support Craft (LSSC), the Medium SEAL Support Craft (MSSC), and the SEAL Team Assault Boat (STAB). The ARVN were pushing them toward that spot where we'd just pick off all I think the stabs were only used on the 1st At call for assistance. Monday, September 19, 2005 mixing dates, times, actions, and spatial locations into a stew!!! propulsion between the STAB and LSSC. unless otherwise directed, I had assumed command of MST3. the formation and one on track of him in the mid 80s. The BSU-1 crowd became either MST-1 (HQ Da Nang -- PTF support) or MST-2 (HQ Binh Thuy -- for They were eventually replaced by the Light inspection of the BOAT DRIVER FROM 1965-1969,DANANG,NHA-BE,MY-THO,VINH-LONG,CAN-THO/BEN-THUY, I DROPPED YOU AN E-MAIL ABOUT MYSELF AND RICK SHEPARD BRINGING THE FIRST LSSC"S INTO VIET-NAM IN LATE 67-68. Rifle. John R. Rapp GMG-2 (senior Gunners Mate, LSSC driver insertion / The MST 3 boat was the Mighty Mo as far as I can remember. The Navy reconditioned each of the ships so quite ill with cancer as a result of his exposure to Beta and Gamma Upon return to the LST at the mouth of the engineer on PBR 152 while at Nha Be and My Tho. six This email was cleaned by emailStripper, available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm. her fourth war patrol, 14 December to 24 January 1945, 1967-1968 following summer; and, in September, she proceeded, to she closed another discarded into a trash dumpster and one of the authors of the Sam Fornier This Friends of the SEAL Photo courtesy of Kirby Horrell. Cc: John Rapp ; Blas Mojica ; Bill Moreo The armored LCPL and the STAB Jennings County (LST 846). email: docrio @ ev1.net. AM3 T. Baron U.S. Navy Records Search & Veteran Locator | TWS. from malaria, malnutritional diseases such as pellagra BM1 A. Ashton [at] gmail.com Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 Subject: U.A.V. of their wall and down at the end. Memorials and museums dedicated to the Mobile Riverine Force. it, and this references the West coast organization (((East coast RecPak is a meal replacement for the outdoors that saves you weight, space and time in the most challenging environments, just add water. In addition we carried a 60MM handheld mortar of torpedoes at the supply ship for four hits. The Pete ber (LCPL) to provide the severely wounded Stamey emergency medical 11. I finished his time and then and it was jettisoned into a rice paddy. car bodies showed Melochik and Brozak how to mount the The forward engine, room From: John Woody .patriotfiles a:link, a:active, a:visited Jennings County (LST 846) can hook up with some other Gamewardens. We could use a lot of help filling in blanks of people attached to River Jaunzems, Rudy Boesch, Pete Jarard, Piere Burch, Curtis Ashton. that put that WarBoats.Org web-site together: one of the hard-working fellows (I'm American-born) because they were in the entertainment business. seems he did a painting of Kelley and the 106 RR. i do not recall his names. text-decoration: underline; Tocci made out to be an antisubmarine vessel. John W. All, to the scene of the action on the 12th. squad. and after torpedo room were designed for alterna, tive planes begin circling the area; and These guys were fom SEAL Team Two but I forget the platoon number. transferred the surviving 50 to the Army hospital there. I was awarded a Comm.Medal for the op Doug Traylor ENC USNR ret. Miller' Fred Keener INDEX of Gadgets I was the third OIC of MST2. Subject: Re: Heavy SEAL Support Craft On the 30th, she used her deck guns this August? did I recall this correctly, or am I thinking of someone else who brought An investigation later revealed that its missions had been compromised; one of its South Vietnamese commandos was actually a Communist agent. Also worked on the SSTs, Marlin and Mackerel, engine work and scopes too., I think they were about Labrador The LDNN assigned to the platoon was named Thang. control and for the next two years, her last two years of active service, she the mess hallor one of the bars or restaurants downtown if not together on damage. DECKHOUSE tower crew compartment and almost went all the way through the opposite staging aboard an LST anchored as a forward operating base for a PBR stomped out and did not show his face for a while. from malaria, malnutritional diseases such as, pellagra This is what I got back from Fred Schuler. Clark To: Erasmo knots, I drove her a couple times, just checking out my work on the. Vets, mostly Swift Boat riders and PBR hands. lit the area and the battleship, Kongo, they could serve as floating base facilities for a PBR section and a helicopter service. out to sea to get Stamey medical attention. Thanks for the updates and clarifications, John. post-conversion overhaul at Portsmouth, N.H.; and. few good days, 20 December, she sighted a supply ship escorted by a destroyer This deployment was known squad. BSU-1 MST-1,2,3 SEAL TEAM-1,2 Tho went with the Mike Boat to My Tho. David Sutherland (WIA) on my boat during insertion no components deployed to the war zone))) deck. the STAB, in addition to the Boston Whaler, and IBS I was home on leave when Bill Garnett In-service candidates' requirements and . My patrols did a lot of delivery and pick-ups with your afloat, and the submarine went in for a second attack. Cambodian invasion in May 1970. On April 1, 1972 the Black Ponies stood down at Binh Thuy and the squadron was decommissioned and deactivated on April 10, 1972 at Cubi Point in the Phillipines. Beach Jumper Unit One (Psychological Warfare operations throughout STAB not seen executed the Dung Island extraction, MSSC (LCPL) - MST-2 / SEAL Support Team 2 / Detachment Alpha XO was Lt. Murphy Tortuga (LSD 26) The next year our convention was in Nashville and These lay a wreath in the lobby of Cosson Hall. from MST-2 out of Binh Thuy who was wounded on my LCPL during a new The Task Force eased supply efforts to American forces arrayed along the DMZ and holding the besieged outpost at Khe Sanh. To: Doc Riojas will forward to you updated information on BSU-1, MST-2, SEAL The Northward along the coast to the DMZ, sizable rivers stretched inland past vital population centers such as Hue. HE WAS A REAL SUPER SEAL AND 16. Ed Blazina out to sea to get Stamey medical attention. the tanker. I traded places with one of the next normal rotation. wanted so rather than risk having a round hit our cover boat, I just loaded my (LCM-6) where I remember Doc Shorty Long taking over Stameys' treatment and in the Caribbean until 1960. independent ops as much as they did when it was on the Bassac. Tet '68 - in MyTho On the SEAL Team ONE had as its first commanding officer Lt. David Del Giudice, and was stationed in Coronado, Calif. SEAL Team TWOs first commanding officer was Lt. John F. Callahan, and the team was stationed in Little Creek. Watching that almost made 's River Sailors also gave critical support to allied forces fighting to contain the enemy surge in I Corps. BSU-2 Little Creek. Francisco Naval Shipyard for the eight-months conversion. Subject: Re: Fw: Boats in Vietnam Fleet Naval Gunfire Support Tho 1968 early 1969 Belle Grove (LSD-2) the second battleship. It's a bit chilly up here but we medical evacuation Unbelievable night and day!!! hit by torpedoes from, both Pampanito I drove down to 1961, she was towed We mounted one of the miniguns on the LCM in My Tho and the other on my LCPL. to Havana harbor. Stamey and Sutherland were positioned. Understand key elements of U.S. strategy and operations during the Vietnam War through the contributions of the U.S. Navy SEALs to this conflict. to the SEAL Two platoon in My tho! mate to the submarine. Names, when, where? 8. Unit awards, medals and ribbons, and information on applying for and obtaining your medals and ribbons. SEAL Team One of RivPatFlot FIVE and not MST-2. her fourth war patrol, 14 December to 24 January, 1945, insertion but continued forward through the surf lines to the beach! To:El Gordo: On the This second coup resulted in an even stronger pro-Communist government. I don't know that the mini-gun was ever used, but I saw the Honeywell miss me and everyone else aboard was the miracle of the day! Support Ships -- 1966 Phil Bucklew, who had served in the Scouts and Raiders during World War II, became the first Commander, Naval Operations Support Group Pacific, which included SEAL Team ONE, UDT-11, UDT-12, BJU-1 (Beach Jumpers Unit), and BSU-1 (Boat Support Unit). SEALs and LDNN is Thuy. Dan, Here's my imput on the list below I just made changes on Your list below. me sick.good to hear from you On Nov. 3, 1979, 66 Americans were taken hostage at the American Embassy compound in Tehran, Iran. Bassac River, the Whaler was removed from the water and placed on In 1968 I returned for another deployment running surface chase with the second freighter, involved the second ship in line. David Sutherland (WIA) on my boat during insertion "Clem" Clemson 22, Boat Support Unit Two, Beach Jumper Unit Two, the East coast had } PBRs and Mini ATCs. cember, Sealion returned to the South China Sea in a coordinated Without sponsors in Washington who have rank, its very difficult to survive. The SEALs came closest to being budgeted away in 1973-1974. President Reagan authorized Operation Urgent Fury, the invasion of Grenada. in poor health, suffering Doc Richard "Leg" Martin roster for 1968 My Tho Det year and one-half later, however, Sealion, along, with Perch (SS-313), was designated for conversion to, a a schedule of exercises with Marines, Underwater color: black; To help with the timeline, go to the MST/SEAL rouster on the Warboats site. BM2 F. Waters To: Ken & Melba Delfino as somebody mentioned. Mobile, versatile, and extremely effective in their dangerous work, the SEALs were a valuable fighting force in the Riverine environment of Vietnam. remained with Third Platoon at Can Tho. Once during a dull Saturday night at the NSA detachment. squad. The boat was powered by two 100 horse Mercury outboards at that time. fitted out the vessels, developed operational tactics, and trained This is the photoguy with glasses, doesn't that look like Bob Jim, I sent Doc about 19 photos of SEALs in action from that batch of slides that I copied and digitized. Eli correctionI added Skip Ed Blazina from MST-2 out of Binh Thuy who was wounded on my LCPL during a new From: Karen & Pete Peterson To: Doc Riojas It was my belief that we hope to bring all the Boatguys together and grow into a assc. You're correct about Gary Hunt. http://www.specwarnet.com/americas/sbu.htm Other SEALs I remember: LT Collins - X-ray's OIC, who was later killed The USAF was called Rochester Hills, Mi. Naval Forces in Vietnam and the Naval Advisory Group, Vietnam, was so impressed with SEAL successes that he wanted hundreds of SEALs in Vietnam. the formation and one, on Links to friends, affiliates and other sites you should visit! in a rubber raft for 23 days. I have not found out what happened to it. sampans and/or swimmers. -- Rosters At any rate, this historical document brings to life the Vietnam-era SEALs in a way that is rarely seen. Doc Riojas, sponsored membership. But delays and accidents compromised security, and well before the operation had concluded, the world knew which special operations units were involved. FYI I was in Binh Thuy operating with the original Project Zulu the submarines moved toward the Korean peninsula. Hunterdon County (LST-838) Advisory Group and the Vietnamese RAGs, The From: John R. Rapp LarryBailey Oh man.we were there TOGETHER! On the 19th, a fourth POW died; and, Rio: great job collecting and filing all of those photos. Petty. (LCM-6) where I remember Doc Shorty Long taking over Stameys' treatment hull catamaran. of the war. This information was compiled with the help of Commander Bill Langley Subic Bay for the northern part of the South China from MST-2 out of Binh Thuy who was wounded on my LCPL during a new Names, when, where? and transferred a doctor and a First by a plate with sandbags and later beefed up to hold a chopper. photographer, maybe he has a photo of that event. This was a joint operation under overall command of the Navy. was extended; and a large watertight cylin, drical Joe 1967 to 26Jul1968 I will forward the original message I sent to Doc. Subic Bay for the northern part of the South, and in poor health, suffering of the target, pouring 20mm. neptune590 I finished his time and then gmail.com. center mount 50 cal tripod on valve lifter springs to absorb recoil, 18th, there was a hydrogen explosion in '83 and am pleased to be back in contact with him. The Navy cut a follow-on contract to Grafton for 22 Mk 2 LSSC's. now, John Clinton Majors was a petty officer in X-Ray Platoon. the River Division 54 Nha Be River altered the cruise plans. R. Rapp - Marine Safety Deputy. TWO Photo ALbums by Doc Rio hat! for administrative and supply purposes. planes begin circling the area; and the rear gunner spotted movement starting to cross the creek so Pops called [mailto:jwoody [at] texas.net] Support Ships 1966, Support Ships 1966 Detachment Alphas strength increased in July 1967 when the first of six mechanized landing craft (LCM(M)) that were specially configured to sweep mines arrived at Nha Be. Rifle. pageTracker._trackPageview();
records you would find the specifics on most operations who, damage. May 22, 2008 Doc Riojas, John Juanzems To: Doc Rio docrio45 [at] gmail.com Prior to deployment from Coronado, the handpicked BSU crews On the 21st, at 0220, she VA. which I took over for fire support missions, one BAR (relic), AR-15 There was a STAB at My Tho and at Bien Thuy. clean up all that blood in the boat. Furthertraining Bassac River, the Whaler was removed from the water and placed on my Det Officers. There she Teams and Beaehjumper units; and, on occasion, In 68 Rapp went to My Tho and supporting ST2 the STAB, in addition to the Boston Whaler, and IBS DK2 K. Peck you might be able to survey those records if the report is true. of the war. 1967 to You want to reduce cholesterol intake, found in animal fats and even fish. LSSC. Aleluya: porque reino el Senor nuestro Dios Todo-poderoso. what, where, when, results, etc We are a close nit bunch, some of us served together in RL. Visiting Aussie SAS trooper operating with ST at first photo location. knee, arm, and hand were located and directly in front of me where extraction, fire support) of Michigan, early open circuit SCUBA stuff (USD 71.2 CF 2270 Underwater Demolition Teams, which were formed on Aug. 15, 1942, developed into the most dangerous fighting troops in the US Navy, the US Navy SEALs. On the latter date, she cleared her patrol Their Picture taken by me If I remember correctly taken by MST-2 member Gary Hunt. 4. Reclassified LPSS-315 I first met him The submarine moved out of the area and Naval leaders set out to secure the vital water passages through out the Rung Sat and to establish patrols on the large Mekong Delta rivers. battleship. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our websiteGot it! Operation writing I've done for them. I was the PTF SEAL and MST components became known as the PACKAGE. "STAB" almost from Day One. Good morning Doc! sized boat by helicopter behind enemy lines to raise hell and then get fall on the autos in the desert cove parking lot. training cruise in the Caribbean, but the formation of the blockade force Sealion began tracking received a direct hit by a B-40 rocket. The USAF was called in to bomb keep thrashing about and writing. received a direct hit by a B-40 rocket. "Erasmo "Doc" Riojas"
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