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Tom Kirk

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It was the time of Vietnamization. Huey pilot Tom Kirk supported the ARVN 9th division on their operations and sweeps. Eventually he changed from hauling troops to piloting a gunship. (3:47)

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The Mekong Delta was for a long time the stomping ground of the VC but the NVA were moving in from Cambodia. Huey pilot Tom Kirk supported ARVN troops there and he was now targeted with some heavier weapons. (7:26)

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Vietnam was a beautiful country from the air. At the right time, the Delta looked like a vast green pool table. But Huey pilot Tom Kirk knew there was a dark side that went with it. When he saw what the Viet Cong did to some women and children, his resolve was strengthened. (5:11)

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It was a great relief to return home, even with the rampant anti-war sentiment in the country. Helicopter pilot Tom Kirk knew he didn't want an active Army career so he found a reserve Medevac unit and stayed there 25 years. (5:44)

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It was decades after his Vietnam tour that Tom Kirk got the call again. He was flying for a Reserve Medevac unit that was mobilized for Desert Storm. They were based in Riyadh and their helicopters had to be modified to deal with the sand. The Americans also had to deal with Saudi customs and social mores. (7:40)

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There are a lot of myths about Vietnam. Tom Kirk blows holes in some of the popular misconceptions and explains how the so-called "loss" had nothing to do with the quality of the soldiers. When he was mobilized years later for Desert Storm, he was proud he could still contribute. (6:14)

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Like many veterans, Tom Kirk enjoys getting together with his comrades from the war. He recalls how, after a day flying over the Mekong Delta and getting shot at, a cold beer and some rock and roll made it seem like it never happened. Then it was the Rolling Stones. Later, in Desert Storm, it was AC/DC. (4:58)

Gary Llewellyn

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Just before his college graduation, Gary Llewellyn had a wild idea. The news was running stories about the new air mobile concept using helicopters in Vietnam. He wanted to fly and the Army had a Warrant Officer program so off he went. (6:48)

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Anybody interested in Scouts? Newly arrived helicopter pilot Gary Llewellyn was the only one who raised his hand. Yes, that sounds good after I learn the AO. But when he got to his squadron at Tay Ninh, the commander made him a scout pilot right away, flying the small Loach chopper. (4:51)

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The Area of Operations was jungle and defoliated jungle. There were NVA and VC both active there and there were plenty of tunnels and bunkers. As one of the new guys, Gary LLewellyn's initial job was as an observer, flying with an experienced pilot and marking ground fire positions with smoke grenades. (4:11)