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TWO-SEVEN TOOTER ARCHIVE |
The above Guidon is the original 1965 flag.
Veterans who campaigned under the battle colors of
the Echo Company 2/7 Guidon are justifiably proud
of our Company's accomplishments in the Vietnam
War.
The E 2/7 tattered flag is a symbol that we endure
and WILL continue. |
Echo Company 2/7
Vietnam Veteran's Chapter
1st Marine Division Association
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Why called the
"Two-Seven Tooter"?
Answer: In honor of the periodical
we would get while in-country with E 2/7.
The original "Two-Seven Tooter" was typed out using a
typewriter and carbon paper, remember those? Several copies were
produced and then handed out to the Marines of E 2/7. You were supposed
to read it and pass it on, however, one found it's way back to the
world.
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To see the original copy of the 04 August 1966 edition of the
Two-Seven Tooter
click here.
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Visit Our Web Site
The official web site of E 2/7 Vietnam Veteran's Chapter |
Echo Company 2/7 Vietnam
Veterans Chapter | 1st Marine Division Association | P.O. Box 102 |
Willow Grove | PA | 19090
echo27vietnamchapter@hotmail.com |
Join Our Chapter
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Read the Message Board here!
If you would like to share a story about a Vietnam experience, make a comment, or would like to contact
a E 2/7 Marine you served with tell us about it
here.
Stories, comments, and requests will appear in future Two-Seven-Tooters.
Read all messages posted to the
Message Board here!
Semper Fi
Echo Company 2/7
Vietnam Veterans Chapter
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Previous Two-Seven Tooters |
2010
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R & R and Leave in Vietnam
Marines serving in Vietnam got a brief respite from the war going on R&R with with five to seven days leave outside Vietnam. |
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USMC Tunnel Rats
Underground War in Vietnam
A special breed of Marines was sent underground to hunt VC soldiers in man-to-man combat. |
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01 February 2010 Tooter
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The Propaganda's In The Mail
During the war the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong used postage stamps as a highly visible and effective tool of political warfare. |
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Operation Meade River took place in the "Dodge City" area. Called Dodge City by Marines because of it's shoot-em-up characteristics. |
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A Message from the President
As my term as President of Echo Company 2/7 Vietnam Veterans Chapter comes to an end; I am afforded a few moments to reflect.
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2009
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A Christmas message to all Marines past and present, especially those in harms way:
Christmas greetings to the men and women of our military, both past and present. Our whole country is proud of you and we are proud of every one of you for having served our country at it's time of need. All who serve in our military are protecting the American people in a time of challenge and danger.
Merry Christmas from Echo 2/7 Vietnam Veterans Chapter
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Happy Holidays from E 2/7 Vietnam Veterans Chapter
This issue is full of seasonal messages and stories from and about Marines who served in RVN. |
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U.S.M.C. Ontos
This armored vehicle made significant contributions to the success of Marine infantry operations in the Vietnam War. |
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Gulf Of Tonkin Incident
On 2 August, 1964 two American destroyers engaged three North Vietnamese torpedo boats, resulting in one sinking.
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History of Veterans Day
Did you know that most Americans confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day? Both holidays celebrate our veterans' service. |
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Happy 234th Birthday, Marines
General
James
T.
Conway,
34th
Commandant
of
the
Marine
Corps,
invites
you to celebrate
the
Marine
Corps'
234th
Birthday. |
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Meal, Combat, Individual, Ration
The C-Ration was a canned, pre-cooked ration intended to be issued to U.S. military land forces when fresh food was not available. |
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Operation Hastings
On July 7, 1966, USMC General Lew Walt led a U.S. Marine force of 8,500 and 3,000 ARVN troops in a strike through the DMZ. |
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Malaria In The Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War Malaria felled more combatants than bullets and reduced the combat strength of some units by half.
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War Dogs of Vietnam
In March 1965, military working dogs were approved for use in Vietnam. It is estimated that approximately 4,900 dogs where used during the course of the war.
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General Richard P. Mills, Commander, 1ST Marine Division &
Echo 2/7 Chapter President
Jeff "Doc" Levine at the 2009 FMDA Reunion in Anaheim. Saturday evening the guest of Honor and Key Note Speaker Major General Richard P. Mills spoke and spent time at the E 2/7 Chapter table shaking hands and discussing his Marines.
See this issue for complete coverage of the reunion events including 11 videos and 35 pictures that can be enlarged at the click of your mouse. Enjoy the entire band concert here.
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Hanoi Hannah
How are you, GI Joe? 
Hanoi Hannah was the silky-voiced North Vietnamese radio announcer who tried to convince us that "we were an aggressor".
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Sikorsky UH-34 Seahorse
Marine Corps UH-34s were among the first gunship helicopters to be tested in combat during the Vietnam War.
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The Battle of Chu Lai
The main force Viet Cong were poised for an attack on Chu Lai in August 1965 in what was the first major battle of the Vietnam War. |
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The Mighty "Mighty Mite"
Used widely during the Vietnam War, the "Mighty Mite" was especially built by AMC as a light weight truck for the U.S. Marines.
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Leatherneck Square
The area just south of the DMZ was well known by the name "Leatherneck Square", the nastiest place on the face of the earth. |
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History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the service of our nation. |
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Drill Instructors
Drill Instructor Duty is considered one of the most honored positions a Marine can hold, and is absolutely vital to making Marines.
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History of the U.S.M.C. Dog Tag
There are numerous styles and subtle changes made to dog tags from WWII through Vietnam. Here are the styles for the different time periods.
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Corpsman Up!
When a Marine finds one of his brethren down on the battlefield, he lets lose a call that has been sounded for decades. "Corpsmen up!"
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PUFF the Magic Dragon
"Puff the magic Dragon, a bird of days long gone,
Came to fly the evening sky in a land called Vietnam."
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The Ho Chi Minh Trail
The Ho Chi Minh Trail was actually a 16,000-kilometer (9,940-mile) web of tracks, roads and waterways into South Vietnam.
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The Story of Bac Tang
This is a story about Marines and dogs. This is the story of Bac Tang, the only awarded E 2/7 Mascot during the Viet Nam War. |
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The Demilitarize Zone
The DMZ in Vietnam lay at the 17th parallel and was created by an agreement known as the Geneva Accords. |
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Battlefield Vietnam
U.S. Marine helicopters leave troops into suspected Viet Cong area during full fledged assault by Marines near Da Nang, 1965. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2008 was a very good year for our Chapter. 2009 will be even better, moving forward to a great year ahead. |
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"The E 2/7 Guidon is the original 1965 flag. It is unique to our unit. Whenever you see it remember that the E 2/7 tattered flag is a symbol that we endure and WILL continue". Jeff "Doc" Levine |
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2008
Vietnam War Christmas Cards
A collection of North Vietnamese Christmas Cards used against American Forces during 1966-69. |
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Remembering a Day of Infamy We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.
Remember December 7th! |
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Commanding General, FMF
takes great pleasure in presenting Bronze Star Medal to Hospitalman Jeffrey Levine, USN. |
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Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Veteran's Day is always celebrated on 11 Nov. |
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This Two-Seven Tooter comes from E 2/7 Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1st Mar Div. in honor of the periodical we got while in-country. |
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These email newsletters come
from Echo Company, 2/7 Vietnam
Veterans Chapter,
1st Marine
Division Association
It is called the "Two-Seven
Tooter" in honor of the periodical
we would get while serving
in-country with Echo Company 2/7.
The
original Two-Seven Tooter was typed out
using a typewriter - remember those?
Using carbon paper, several copies were
produced and then handed out to the
Marines of E 2/7. You were supposed to
read it and pass it on, however, one
found it's way back to the world.
To see the
original copy of the 04 August
1966 edition of the in-country Two-Seven
Tooter
click here.
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