Fullbore Friday
...a great tribute to the US Navy and our South Vietnamese Allies
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of South Vietnam, and I’ve been struggling to find the right FbF post. Then, on my drive to work Thursday morning, it hit me
We should take a moment to recognize the bravery and trust of Major Buang-ly, South Vietnam Air Force, and a superb man and leader, Rear Admiral "Larry" Chambers, USN (Ret.), then one month into command of the USS Midway. (NB: both are now my fellow citizens of the Free State of Florida).
I’ll let the video tell the rest of the story from here.
CDR Sal, you managed to bring out the best of a very sad chapter of U.S. military history. The Captain was a very capable African American, deservedly made flag (IMO, for what that's worth...). The fact that he thought he would be court martialed for his actions and didn't blink speaks volumes about him, the people above him, and the "system". A great captain, a great crew, and a great ship. Fullbore indeed!
Great story, Fullbore.
only tangentially related......myself, then wife, six year old son, infant daughter...living in a tiny 2 bedroom house 24' x 32', still managed to sponsor three "boat people" young men refugees from Nam, who lived with us for three months before they could be settled elsewhere permanently.
A fine memory of mine.
She, (former spouse) was most instrumental in us doing so; all honor to her, forever.