Great website. You guys at Lang Vei are the very epitome of the American fighting man. Hats off to all of you, and the guys that have gone before us will always be remembered.

Richard--Congratulations and many thanks for a job well done. Your talents in the cyber world are well recognized in this fine work. The Battle of Lang Vei truly should go down in the annals of military history because of the magnificent sacrifice by you stalwart Green Berets, CIDG, and Mike Force 'yards, and the gallant Hatchet Force rescue team led by the late Major George Quomo and on the ground by my good friend Allen "Chips" Fleming. I have read much history of warfare, and I cannot think of another battle where each of the American forces defending such a perilous postion received a decoration for combat heroism. You, Mr. Colgate Kid, were the only one that I could prove was not wounded in this effort. May God Bless and Keep you, my friend, and stay in close touch. August 7 would be Danny's 66th birthday. I will always remember you Green Berets and how you helped me to better tell your story.

I served with John D. Early in the 10th Group at Ft. Devins (D Company). He signed my log book at the sport parachute club in Pepperel, MA. I believe he went to school in Carbondale (SIU) and then re-enlisted as a Spec 4. This would be late '71. He was a good guy and shared some of his legacy with me (Lang Vei)-what I remember most about him was the beret (5th Group Flash) tucked under the containment bands of his reserve chute. I know why it was there.

Rich,
this is a great site dedicated to a great example of what SF is all about. As I have had the opportunity to work with you in civvy life, I know that you have continued to keep the SF attitude and spirit alive. It is an honor to know you and consider you my friend as well as fellow SF soldier.

I commanded the Nung Hatchet Force which helped rescue the survivors at Lang Vei. Just found your site for the first time. Good job!

I am in the Captains Career Course in San Antonio and chose the battle of Lang Vei for my battle analysis study. This site has been enormous help to me and reading of your personal experiences at Lang Vei brought the battle to life. Thank you for your sacrifice in Viet Nam and your brave service.
Very respectfully,
Willette Balsamo
CPT, Army Nurse Corps

I was with the Seabee attachement at Lang Vei in 1967 - I was a radioman and as I recall we were there to build or reinforce the main bunker and other construction work. There for about a month. Can't remember dates. Mobile Construction Battalion 11 out of Dong Ha. We came in on a convoy and left the same way.

Khe Sanh Veterans 2010 Reunion San Antonio
More info at the link below

http://mikefishbaugh.homestead.com/Texas2010.html

Hey Rich
Great job. First time I've taken a look. Will be back. Sorry I was unable to get to Vegas reuinion. Still a working man. Typo with my name/picture. No big deal. Take care. God Bless!

Doc...sorry i don't know.i was at the khe-sanh site and came over to pay my respects.i was at k/sanh the nite the l/vei got hit and overrun.we could hear the action but we could't get there we had no choppers on the base.we were on a lock down cause of what happened at l/vei.we all remember that nite and praise them for there action's.Brian Prochaska USMC 1967-68