Debriefing

Debriefing

What was Thanksgiving like in Vietnam?
Scroll down to watch "Thanksgiving in Vietnam" - New Song for Vietnam Veterans video On this episode of Veterans Live Show, we are going to showcase some of your memories of Thanksgiving in Vietnam. We asked the Vietnam veterans photo club to send us...
“The Weight They Carried” – New Song for Vietnam Veterans
Scroll down to watch "The Weight They Carried" - New Song for Vietnam Veterans video The Weight They Carried is a song written by singer/songwriter/patriot Justin Ploof as an overdue thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War. It's for those that came...
Vietnam Veterans Photo Club – Nov ’21
Scroll down to watch "Vietnam Veterans Photo Club - Nov '21" video This week on Veterans Live Show we are showcasing the photos that you, our audience have submitted to the Vietnam Veterans Photo Club group on Facebook in the month of November. Ronny...
The Trail of Honor – Paying Tribute to Heroes Past & Present
Scroll down to watch "The Trail of Honor - Paying Tribute to Heroes Past & Present" video The Trail of Honor in Katonah New York is home to dedicated monuments to the soldiers who fought in all wars fought in the history of the United States of America....
Surviving the Siege at Khe Sanh
Scroll down to watch "Surviving the Siege at Khe Sanh" video This week on Veterans Live Show we are showcasing the photos that you, our audience have submitted to the Vietnam Veterans Photo Club group on Facebook in the month of November. Ronny will also...
Veterans Live Show: Behind the Scenes
Scroll down to watch "Veterans Live Show: Behind the Scenes" video Many of our viewers have asked us "what is on the wall?" So on this episode of Veterans Live Show Ronny will take you on a tour of his "altar", taking an in-depth look at the many...
Vietnam Vets React to Iconic War Movie Scenes
Scroll down to watch "Vietnam Vets React to Iconic War Movie Scenes" video Are Vietnam War movies realistic or just a bunch of Hollywood BS? US Army infantryman Ronny Ymbras and Dustoff pilot Phil Marshall will watch famous scenes from movies about the...
Back to China Beach: A Story of Hope & Healing
Scroll down to watch "Back to China Beach: A Story of Hope & Healing" video For Vietnam Veterans China Beach in Da Nang was a little piece of heaven in the middle of hell. Those troops who took R&R at China Beach are sure to remember the beach well...
Jungle Training, Tunnels, Monsoons & Saigon – Talkin’ Nam
Scroll down to watch "Jungle Training, Tunnels, Monsoons & Saigon" video Jungle Training, Tunnels, Monsoons, and Saigon are some of the topics on this episode of Veterans Live Show. We even have a small segment on those massive water buffalo that were...
Selfish Athletes Don’t “Battle” and are NOT “Warriors”!
Scroll down to watch "Selfish Athletes Don't "Battle" and are NOT "Warriors" video This Vietnam veteran has had enough! Tonight we explain the difference between a real warrior and a man who plays with a ball... For decades selfish athletes have come out...
Dustoff, Jungle Creatures, LZs and Firebases of the Vietnam War – Talking NAM
Scroll down to watch "Dustoff, Jungle Creatures, LZs and Firebases" video Due to the extreme nature of the terrain of Vietnam, the dangers and challenges faced by both air and ground forces were treacherous, with surprises at every turn. Dustoff Pilot...
Platoon Mates Discuss Vietnam Jungle Combat During TET
Scroll down to watch "Platoon Mates Discuss Vietnam Jungle Combat During TET" video The Vietnam war was a confusing whirlwind of hidden dangers, jungle hazards, and a resourceful enemy. In this video two-platoon mates from the 101st Airborne Division...
Vietnam Veterans Photo Club – Volume 17
Scroll down to watch "Vietnam Veterans Photo Club -...
Hueys, Days to Go, Pin-up Girls and Drill SGTs – Talking NAM
Scroll down to watch "Hueys, Days to Go, Pin-up Girls, and Drill SGTs" video Hueys, Days to Go, Pin-up Girls, and Drill SGTs are the topics on this episode of Veterans Live Show. We asked you, our audience questions on these subjects, and tonight we will...
Vietnam Vet’s Letters to Home – Reading and Discussion
Scroll down to watch "Vietnam Vet's Letters to Home" video During the Vietnam War many service members found peace in the moments they could write home and communicate with their loved ones who were oh so far away. Many sent letters to their famil or...
Children of the Vietnam War, Where are they Now?
Scroll down to watch video Many Vietnam veterans have fond memories of the children of the Vietnam war. To some, the children even gave them inspiration and feeling of the reason they were fighting in Vietnam to begin with. Veterans Live Show recently made an episode...
Nearly FATAL WW2 Re-enactment Airborne Jump in Normandy
During a D-day re-enactment airborne jump in Normandy France, a Vietnam Veteran had to think fast when the jumper in front of him miscalculated his exit and fell to the ground unconscious. When they both landed off of the drop zone in a rural backyard Ronny acted on...
Vietnam Vet Leaves His Arm at “The Wall”
Bill Shugarts served with the Americal Division during the Vietnam War. These days he serves as a "Yellow Hat Volunteer" at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This Vietnam Vet and volunteer shares some of his most unusual stories from his time spent at the Vietnam...
Weapons of The Vietnam War – Photo Album
Vietnam Veterans goes through his personal photos as well as audience submitted photos focusing on the weaponry used in the Vietnam War We couldn't list them all but let us know. What weapons did you use that were left off of the list? If you like this video...
Vietnam Vets to Receive Orange Heart Medal – Details
Scroll down to watch the "Orange Heart Medal" Video Ken Gamble served in Vietnam from 1964-1966 with the Brown Water Navy. After coming home and falling ill to complications due to Agent Orange, Ken set out to make a difference for others who have been affected by...
Veteran Restores Huey in his Front Yard!
Aaron Demko is a US Marine corps combat veteran who deployed to Iraq twice. Aaron always had admiration for the Vietnam Veterans so when he had the opportunity to get his hands on a Huey he decided to restore the bird to flight. He has sent us photos of the rebuild...
Vietnam Vets Awarded Air Assault Badge 50 Years Later
This year Vietnam Veterans of the 101st Airborne, as well as the 1st Cav and other divisions, were awarded the honorary Air Assault badge for pioneering the techniques that are now taught at the Sabalauski Air Assault School in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This video...
Veterans Live Show – The Bridge at Hue, Vietnam
Scroll down to watch this episode Ronny reads audience answers to the questions we asked you in the Vietnam Veterans Photo Club. Questions include: What is your craziest experience in the Jungle What was the strangest Vietnamese food you have seen? What was your...
Remembering “Short Timer” Phrases – Talking NAM
Vietnam Veteran talks "short timer" phrases as well as events that occurred on July 7th during the Vietnam War TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may...
Memories of the Children of the Vietnam War
Vietnam Veterans recall their experiences with the kids of Vietnam while serving "In Country" during the war. Most of the children were as cute as can be, but others downright dangerous. No matter what they will always be remembered as part of the experience of the...
Air Assault Badge for Vietnam Vets – Week of the Eagles
The Week of the Eagles took place at Ft Campbell Kentucky this past week. One of the highlights of the week was the honorary Air Assault badge ceremony in which the 101st Airborne awarded the Air Assault badge to Vietnam Veterans who were doing Air Assaults in combat...
Vietnam Vet Reads YOUR Comments About the War
We asked a few questions this week in the Vietnam Veterans Photo Club and the Fallen Never Forgotten pages on Facebook and we got some good comments and answers from you all. Subjects include: monsoon season, dustoff pilots, the Dong Ha bridge and the road conditions...
Vietnam War Pilot Explains REAL Rescue Mission Radio Call & Live Q+A
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Stories from The Wall with Yellow Hat Volunteer Bill Shugarts
Bill Shugarts served with the Americal Division in charge of running resupply convoys to all forward firebases in I corps 1969-70... These days Bill is a Yellow Hat volunteer at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC and he is going to tell us some interesting...
US Army Honors it’s 246th Birthday with a Wreath Laying Ceremony
Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans The United States Army is honoring it's 246th today. In light of the Army Birthday there was a Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (see video of the ceremony below) hosted by the Secretary of the Army,...
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – In Depth Interview with Former Tomb Guard
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most iconic sites in our nation's capital. The tomb was created for the unidentifiable servicemen who died in the various US wars. Each year millions of people from all over the world visit the Tomb for the Changing of the...
The National D-Day Memorial – Invasion of Normandy 77th Anniversary
This week marks the 77th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy so we will be having John D Long on the show, John is the Education Director of the National D-Day Memorial. The National D-Day Memorial located in Bedford, Virginia is an amazing place to pay respects...
US Navy Memorial – Washington DC 2021
Veterans Live Show visited the US Navy Memorial in Washington DC to pay tribute to all of the Sailors and Navy Veterans who served our great country and sacrificed themselves for the freedoms we have to this day. We interviewed a sailor to get his take on his service...
Memorial Day Ceremony – Observance at “The Wall”
The Memorial Day Observance at The Wall 2021 will feature keynote speaker is Karl Marlantes. It has been a difficult year for us all so we will be live streaming the ceremony from The Wall for those who cannot make the trip. Karl Marlantes is a Vietnam veteran who...
Rolling to Remember 2021 – Motorcycle Parade to Advocate MIA’s & the Veterans Suicide Crisis
Rolling to Remember is an annual motorcycle parade that takes place in Washington DC each Memorial day weekend. We set up along the route to bring the event to those who can't make the trip. Ronny Ymbras will talk about Memorial Day, and pay his respects to those who...
Vietnam Vet Describes PTSD Flashback during Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
While on a tour of Arlington National Cemetary Ronny Ymbras discusses an intense PTSD flashback he suffered in front of his sons . A portion of the tour is also included in the video. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400,000 deceased...
101st Airborne Wreath Laying Ceremony – Arlington National Cemetery 2021
The 101st Airborne Wreath Laying Ceremony - Memorial Day 2021 TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. thank you everybody for being here uh it's a little bit awkward changes in rules and regulations around...
Live From the US Marine Corps Memorial – Washington DC
The US Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to both Marines and those who have battled alongside them. The large statue shows Marines raising the American Flag in Iwo Jim, one of the most notable moments of World War II "In honor and in memory of the men of the...
Active Duty 101st Honor Guard: Memorial Day Weekend 2021
Ronny Ymbras sits down with the Active duty Honor Guard of the 101st Airborne Division came to visit the National Capital Area Chapter of the 101st Airborne Division Association the night before the annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National...
Five Unique Vietnam Veteran Memorials in the USA – Part 1
Across the United States veterans, patriots and their families have constructed Vietnam Veteran Memorials to honor those who never made it home from the Vietnam War. Ronny Ymbras and his son Matthew researched hundreds of these memorials and chose one memorial from...
The Man Behind “The Wall” a Discussion with Jan C. Scruggs
Jan C. Scruggs served with the 199th LIB in Vietnam. Years later Mr Scruggs decided that those who lost their lives in Vietnam deserve to be honored with a national memorial, and that is exactly what he did. Through his hard work and dedication "The Wall" became a...
Rolling to Remember – POW/MIA Motorcycle Ride for Memorial Day
Rolling to Remember is a POW/MIA Motorcycle Ride in Washington DC each Memorial day. Nearly a hundred thousand vets and bikers ride to DC each Memorial day from all over the country each year for this event... AMVETS is organizing the event and AMVETS National...
The National Vietnam War Museum – A Discussion with Dir. Edward Lutterberger
Cpt Edward Lutterberg served in Vietnam 67-68 then again 70-71. Now he is the Communications Director of The NATIONAL Vietnam War Museum in Weatherford Texas. The museum is already open for visitors but some BIG new exhibits are coming soon. Edward will tell us about...
The Saluting Marine: The 24 Hour Memorial Day Salute in DC
Tim Chambers has accomplished many incredible things after his time in the Marine Corps. Most famously his 24 hour salute on Memorial Day 2020. Recently Tim has published a children's book that teaches positive aspects of life. Tim and Ronny will discuss those amazing...
Memorial Day, Photos and Videos from Years Passed
Each Year almost 400k bikers and vets from all around our great country. The bikers take part in the Ride For The Wall. They come from all corners of the country to pay homage to our fallen servicemen and take part in the festivities. Each Year Ronny Ymbras and his...
Honorary Air Assault Badge For Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam Veterans who served with the 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry were conducting Air Assaults before there was an Air Assault Badge. This year it has been determined that they deserve this as they were the pioneers of this technique. Randal Underhill, the...
The Vietnam War from Behind the Lens – Discussion with MACV Photographer Guido Rossi
Just one year after having his first photo published in Sports Illustrated magazine photographer Guido Rossi's career shifted in a completely different direction. Guido was assigned to cover the Vietnam War and spent time attached to the 1st Cav, 9th Infantry, the 5th...
The Giant Killer, America’s Smallest Warrior – CPT Richard Flaherty
Green Beret CPT Richard Flaherty overcame many obstacles in his life but none bigger than fighting in the Vietnam War at his tiny stature. Measuring in at just 4'9" and 97 pounds CPT Richard Flaherty was the smallest service member to ever serve in the US Army. After...
United for the Troops – Sending Care Packages to Deployed Service Members
Jim Rathschmidt's organization United for the Troops has sent over 15,000 care package to troops deployed overseas. TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. okay here we go good evening vietnam live from elsi...
Honor Flight – A Non-Profit Dedicated to Honoring Those Who Served
SGT Joe Ewert served in Vietnam in 1969 with the 11th infantry “Americal Division”. These days Joe is working with the Honor Flight Program, which is dedicated to transporting as many US veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war(s) they fought in...
David Yuzuk Discusses His Documentary “The Giant Killer” About the Smallest Soldier in US History
This weeks guest is retired Miami area police officer David Yuzik. David has produced a documentary as well as written a book about Captain Richard Flaherty, the smallest soldier ever to Join the US army. Though only 4' 9" tall and 97 pounds CPT Flaherty fought in the...
Landing in Hot LZs – The Process, Strategy and Experiences
A Discussion with Dustoff Pilot Phil Marshall TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. okay good evening vietnam welcome to veterans live show i'm ronnie yamiche your host i serve with b company first of the...
Armored Scout – 9th Infantry SGT Jim Harris
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. good evening vietnam live from lz bunker this is the veterans live show i'm your host ronnie embrass i serve with 101st airborne division of vietnam from december 67...
Huey Pilot John Mills 158thAHB, 101st Airborne
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. good evening vietnam and welcome to lz bunker this is ronnie ambrose your host and this is veterans live show today we have a very special guest lieutenant colonel...
Huey Crew Chief Ed Hepler – In Flight the Moment the War Ended
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. good evening vietnam welcome to lz bunker this is the veterans live show i'm your host ronny ymbras i serve with 101st airborne division in vietnam tonight from...
Humpin’ the M60: Discussion with John Frantangelo
John Fratangelo served in a Recon Platoon with the Big Red 1, 1st Infantry Division. John won the Silver Star and received a Purple Heart for his time in Vietnam mostly as an M60 Machine Gunner. John never humped his M60 on his shoulder to not let Charlie know he was...
Paul Arca 82nd Airborne Vietnam – Golden Brigade
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. good evening vietnam welcome to the veterans live show live from lz bunker tonight we have a very special guest paul locker who served with the 82nd airborne division...
Master Sergeant Gene Longwell, USAF
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. good evening welcome to the veterans live show this is ronnie embrace it served in 1967 and 68 in vietnam with b company um of the first of the 50 second infantry...
Vietnam Vet and Active Duty Son Discuss Changes in the US Army
This father and son discuss everything from basic training and KP to field exercises and then take questions LIVE from the audience... TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. and okay i'm going to introduce...
Orange Heart Medal Foundation President, Ken Gamble – Brown Water Navy
Ken Gamble served in Vietnam from 1964-1966 with the Brown Water Navy. After coming home he has done many meaningful things to those who have been effected by Agent Orange including an Agent Orange Memorial in Tennessee, an Agent Orange Medal which is now officially...
Jack Stermer – 1st Air Cav Vietnam – PsyOps
SP4 Jack Stermer went to Vietnam as an activated reservist while majoring in psychology at UCLA. Little did he know that he would end up using his education in Vietnam while working with the 1st Air Cav and the PsyOps mission named Chieu Hoi. The main objective of the...
Dustoff Pilot Phil Marshall Part II
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. okay good evening vietnam and welcome to lz bunker this is veterans live show i'm your host ronnie embrace i serve with b company first of the 502nd infantry 101st...
Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks to our Vets
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. [Music] okay good evening vietnam this is live veterans show from elder good evening everybody and happy thanksgiving now and forever and let's always be thankful for...
Photos from Jump School ’67, prior to Vietnam
Ronny Ymbras shows a portion of the photos he took while with the 82nd Airborne division during Jump School prior to going to Vietnam with the 101st. He also talks about his experiences of being part of the Paratrooper brotherhood. TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and...
Veterans Day 2020 – Thank You For Your Service
Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans Another year has come and gone, it has been one full of unexpected surprises and hidden obstacles at every turn. Though we all have a lot on our minds and are dealing with things unlike every before we HAVE to take...
Episode 9 – Warren Gallion, LRRP 4thID ’69
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. [Music] all right good evening vietnam live from lc bunker this is a veterans live show i'm ronnie embrace serve with 101st airborne division from december 1967 to...
📸 Photos of a grunt before and During TET and Live Audience Q&A Session
Ronny Ymbras shares a portion of the photos he took while serving in Vietnam 67-68. Then he accepts questions/comments from the audience.
😮 Mamasan almost scared Ronny to death and classmate surprises John Bachman Live!
Ronny Ymbras and Sea Bee John Bachman talks about different kinds of bunkers they encountered in Vietnam and the John gets a surprise live pop-up comment from his classmate from high school.
🐅 Vietnam Vets Talk about the Creatures They Encountered in the Jungle While Riding on Tanks
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Episode 4 – Phil Marshall – Dustoff Pilot, Vietnam
TRANSCRIPT - Transcript and Subtitles are generated automatically by YouTube and may contain errors. fall in troops welcome to lz bunker this is our next edition of veterans live show coming you from down in that bunker tonight me and a special guest a warrant officer...
These Vietnam Veterans Never Expected The Welcome Home They Received Over 40 Years Later
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans This is the tale of a Kentucky base that felt the time had come to give these veterans the welcome home they never got. Vietnam veterans were generalized and...
Veterans Receive Amazing Classic Rock Show – Doors, Dylan, CCR, Joplin and more!
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans 🎶 Wow what a tribute, This band put on an amazing show and even had Veteran speakers talk in front of the sold out crowds! Our hats are off to these...
Fathers Day Tribute from the Six String Soldiers – My Old Man
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Ronald Reagan: Speech at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans President Regan gave a wonderful speech at the wall that day. It was so special to so many. That is why we are posting this on Memorial Day. It is a day of...
Memorial Day Tribute 2020 From the US Army
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans Great tribute to the fallen service members and this one is straight from the source. The US Army made this video to remind us all what Memorial Day is REALLY...
Memorial Day Bagpipes Tribute: Amazing Grace 2020
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans 🎶 The bagpipes always bring out that feeling in so many of us. We hope you all have a safe and healthy Memorial Day this and each year. So many people...
Memorial Day Tribute 2020
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans Wow! What an amazing tribute to all of those who are not with us today. We have partnered with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and we...
Vietnam Veteran Author Hikes 7 miles Carrying Memorial Stone to Fallen Soldier Memorial
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans UPDATE: Ronny Ymbras made the trek and brought the Stone to the Memorial shortly after the original post was created. It was quite the trek but he got the job done....
Tribute to Those Who Served in Vietnam – We Love Our Vets
This site is part of the Fallen Never Forgotten Network of Sites Makes a great gift idea for Vietnam Veterans A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans The war in Vietnam was one of longest lasting and most debatable wars fought by the U.S. armed forces. The conflict began...
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