Bill Foy

[Voices From Vietnam @VoicesfromNam]

July 13, 1967. Eleven days into Operation Buffalo, the Marines were still fighting through the shell blasted ground around Con Thien, right up against the DMZ, with the operation almost run out.

It had opened on July 2 with a slaughter. Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines walked up Highway 561 into a set piece ambush by as many as five North Vietnamese battalions hidden in the treelines. For the first time in the war the enemy used flamethrowers, torching the dry hedgerows to drive the Marines into the open, then cutting them down with artillery from three sides. That single afternoon cost the battalion 84 killed, 190 wounded and 9 missing out of about 400 men, the worst one day loss the Marine Corps suffered in the entire war.

The unit already carried the grim nickname The Walking Dead, and days like that are how it earned the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history. The fighting finally wound down and Buffalo closed the next day, July 14, with 159 Marines dead and 845 wounded, all of it over a strip of red dirt just south of North Vietnam.

[War Times @wartirnes]

U.S. Marines Take the Citadel

In February 1968, U.S. Marines fought to drive North Vietnamese forces from Huế City during one of the fiercest urban battles of the Vietnam War. Holding Dong Ba Tower, the Marines gained a commanding position overlooking the city as M48 Patton tanks joined the fight.

Delivering direct fire, the M48s destroyed the tower, denying the NVA a key observation point over Huế. As the Marines pressed their attack and secured the Dong Ba Gate, North Vietnamese forces were gradually forced back inside the Citadel.

Two weeks later, the NVA withdrew from Huế, bringing one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Tet Offensive to an end.

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

"He Was 32 Years Old. He Had Already Lived More Life Than Many Around Him—Yet He Still Chose to Serve. 🇺🇸"

June 29, 1968 – Quảng Nam Province, South Vietnam

This is Sergeant Robert Walter Jaronik, a U.S. Marine from South Bend, Indiana. Born on April 25, 1936, he answered his country's call and arrived in Vietnam on February 20, 1968, serving with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division

Unlike many Marines who were barely out of high school, Sgt. Jaronik was 32 years old—a seasoned noncommissioned officer entrusted with leading Marines through one of the most difficult periods of the Vietnam War. Leadership in combat meant more than giving orders. It meant sharing every patrol, every sleepless night, and every danger with the men under his command.

On June 29, 1968, during combat operations in Quảng Nam Province, Sgt. Jaronik was killed by hostile artillery, rocket, or mortar fire.

He gave his life just over four months after arriving in Vietnam.

Today, we remember Sergeant Robert Walter Jaronik not only for the sacrifice he made, but for the example he set through his courage, leadership, and commitment to his fellow Marines. His service reminds us that behind every name engraved on a memorial was a life of purpose, family, and unwavering dedication.

Semper Fidelis.

🇺🇸 May Sergeant Robert Walter Jaronik's memory endure, and may we never forget those who gave everything in service to their country.

[Remember The Fallen @44MagnumBlue1]

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Brandon William Pearson was killed in action on November 4, 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Brandon was 21 years old and from Arvada, Colorado. 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Remember Brandon. Semper Fidelis. American Hero.🇺🇸Darkhorse

[Voices From Vietnam @VoicesfromNam]

A 9th Regiment Marine mourns the loss of a friend during Operation Hickory

[War Times @wartirnes]

Battle of Huế: Hell on the Streets (1968) 🇺🇸🇻🇳

During the Tet Offensive, the historic city of Huế became one of the longest and bloodiest urban battlefields of the Vietnam War.

U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese forces fought street by street, house by house, supported by M48 Patton tanks, armored vehicles, machine guns, and grenade launchers as they battled entrenched North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong positions in relentless close-quarters combat.

Weeks of relentless fighting left much of the city in ruins, making Huế one of the defining battles of the Tet Offensive.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Happy birthday, Chesty!

#OTD, we celebrate the 128th birthday of Lt. Gen Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in history.

Chesty served 37 years in the Corps, leaving his mark on campaigns in China, Haiti, Nicaragua, World War II, and Korea.

“Old breed? New breed? There’s not a damn bit of difference as long as it’s the Marine breed.”

#USMC #Military #SemperFidelis

[BrianDohn247 @BrianDohn247]

Top 100 QB @PeterBourque7 in Lane Stadium working out with future QB coach Danny O’Brien @EvanGWatkins247

[Peter Bourque c/o2027 @PeterBourque7]

Back home this weekend!! #LGH

[James Franklin @coachjfranklin]

Welcome to the 'Burg!!

#ThisIsHome

[Cam Wade @d1cam5x]

H🦃ME! @HokiesFB @coachjfranklin

[Javian ”JP” Jones-Priest @javian_jp]

cmon na!! yk the move!!🦃🦃

[Peter Bourque c/o2027 @PeterBourque7]

@qmarih1 @HokiesFB @VTScoop247 @CoachMooreVT @vtnews @ChadSimmons_ @WillVapreps @VaPrepsRivals Make it happen!!!!

[HokieMan🦃 @HokieWill540]

🚨WELCOME HOME🦃🏠‼️

@d1cam5x

The Hokies just landed one of the BEST players in Virginia🦃😳

Elite Composite 4⭐️ WR headed to Blacksburg

Sacksburg is becoming the place to be!🦃🏠

#ThisIsHome #GoHokies #Hokies🦃 #LetsGoHokies #LGH

[Owun @CryptoOwun]

Told you we weren’t done…Junior Saunders makes it an even 10 and is Franklin’s third 4-star of the day.

With these commitments, Virginia Tech passes Penn State and Clemson putting them at #6 in the nation.

What if I told you there was another big one coming soon?…👀🦃🤯 #LGH

[Rivals @Rivals]

Virginia Tech and James Franklin landed three 4-star recruits today🦃

WR Cam Wade
CB Bryce Woods
OT Junior Saunders

https://t.co/gBLx8QfAma

[Jr Saunders @JrSaunders8]

1000% committed let’s go Hokies 🦃🦃🦃

[James Franklin @coachjfranklin]

Welcome to the 'Burg!!

#ThisIsHome

[Jr Saunders @JrSaunders8]

🦃? @coachjfranklin @CoachMooreVT @CoachRAlexander

[PRIME /ATH @chriswhiteheadz]

Had a great ov with @HokiesFB ‼️‼️ cant wait to come back for a game !! @SpenceChaos @coachjfranklin @LCBfootball @CoachGerardJ @bird_athletics