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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 |
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Previous
Two-Seven Tooters
2011
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30 May 2011 |
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E 2/7 Memorial
Dedication
On 3 June, less than a week away, is the
event we all have been waiting for. The
dedication of a monument to all killed
while serving with Echo 2/7 during the
Vietnam War.
These 88 names will be
honored in Semper Fi Park, Quantico at
the unveiling of our monument to honor
our fallen heroes. |
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01 May 2011
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E 2/7 Memorial
Monument
On 3 June, less than
a month away, is the
event we all have
been waiting for.
The dedication of a
monument to all
killed while serving
with Echo 2/7 during
the Vietnam War.
These 88 names will
be honored in Semper
Fi Park, Quantico at
the unveiling of our
monument to honor
our fallen heroes.
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The dedication of the Echo
Company Memorial Monument
and reunion with next of kin
will take place from 01 - 03
June, 2011 in Quantico
, VA.
PLAN TO ATTEND
This memorial is open to
everyone. You do not
have to be a member of the
FMDA or ANY
organization to attend. If
you served with E 2/7 during
the Vietnam War you saw
Marines & Corpsmen wounded
or killed in action. Come
pay respects to our fallen
brothers. Be there.
FULL INFO HERE
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MEDAVAC
"Medevac"
was an acronym for
medical evacuation,
almost always
associated with the
evacuation of
casualties by
helicopter during or
after a battle in
the Vietnam war.
The medevac
helicopter was an
especially important
factor in enhancing
and sustaining troop
morale in the field.
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01 March 2011
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Stingray Patrols in
Vietnam
After their landing near Da Nang
in 1965 Marines
began to advance
inland to secure
territory from the
Vietcong (VC) and
the North Vietnamese
Army (NVA).
The area featured
jungle, mountains,
scattered clearings,
and villages.
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15
February 2011
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Hanoi Hilton
One of the numerous
prisons that
ultimately housed
more than 700
American prisoners
of war (POWs)
between August 1964
and February 1973.
Also,
The Marine Code of
Conduct, Vietnam
War: Fact Vs. Myth,
"Busting caps",
Guidons and more....
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15 January 2011
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Armored Warfare
Armored personnel
carriers and tanks
were highly
adaptable vehicles
which proved to be
the backbone of many
combat operations
during the Vietnam
War.
Also, Images
of War - Yellow
Footprints,
Famous Quotes, The
Tun Tavern Myth and
more..
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New Year's Eve Tooter
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Happy New Year!!
Echo
Company Two-Seven
Chapter
Wishing you every happiness
this Holiday Season and much
prosperity in the New Year.
Thank you for reading our
Tooters. We look forward to
continuing our Tooter
newsletters throughout the
coming year. |
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Christmas 2010 Tooter
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Merry Christmas from
Echo Company Two-Seven
Chapter
All the best to you and
your family.
Merry Christmas
Echo Company 2/7 Vietnam
Veterans Chapter
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15 December 2010 Tooter
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Happy Holidays from
Echo Two-Seven
Chapter
Vietnam War Christmas Cards
Upcoming Events
45 Years Ago This Week
Marine Corps MARS in Vietnam
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23 November 2010 Tooter
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
A Thanksgiving Message from:
Echo Company Two-Seven
Vietnam Veterans Chapter
Happy Thanksgiving and
Semper Fidelis
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15 November 2010 Tooter
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ARC LIGHT OPERATIONS
B-52's drop 1,000 pound bombs. ARC LIGHT - The code name for the devastating aerial raids of B-52 Stratofortress against enemy positions during the Vietnam War.
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01 November 2010 Tooter
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Happy 235TH Birthday
General
James Amos, 35th
Commandant of the
Marine Corps,
invites you to
celebrate the Marine
Corps' 235th
Birthday. See the
Commandant's message
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15 October 2010 Tooter
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Accelerated
Pacification
The Marines
completed this
village well (above)
in 1967. In doing
so, the Marines
hoped to win the
political loyalties
of villagers and
wean them away from
the Vietcong. |
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01
October 2010 Tooter
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Vietnam War Donut Dollys
During the Vietnam War, the American Red Cross provided aide to U.S. service members as well as Vietnamese refugees. |
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10 September 2010 Tooter
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Members
of
Echo
2/7 Vietnam
Veterans
Chapter reunion
photo with Mr. &
Mrs. Raul Mendoza
who's son was killed
in action serving
with E 2/7 in
Afghanistan.
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15 August 2010 Tooter
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USMC
"Kit Carson" Scouts
special program
created by the U.S.
Marine Corps during
the Viet Nam
War involving the
use of former Viet
Cong combatants. |
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44 Years Ago This Month
To see the original only-known copy of the Echo Company Two-Seven Tooter published in-country 44 years ago this month click here. |
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Weapons of
Mass Persuasion
Thousands of American lives were saved by billions of leaflets that convinced enemy fighters to 'Chieu Hoi'. |
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Independence Day 2010
Independence Day is the national day of the United States commonly known as the Fourth of July commemorating independence. |
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Children Of The Dust
Amerasians --
children born to
Vietnamese women
and American
military
personnel during
the Viet Nam
War.
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Memorial Day 2010
In memory of our fallen Marine Corp and Corpsmen Brothers, and all the service men and women through out our history that gave all for the USA. |
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We Called Him "Charlie"
Whatever we called him we respected his fighting ability and his ability to fight a war with very little in the way of equipment. |
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$10,000 Reward - Dead or Alive
To Vietnam
veterans, she needs no introduction.
Chris Noel was the one was
considered so popular that the VC
placed a $10,000 bounty on her head. |
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The 1:50,000 Scale Map
The
1:50,000
scale map
and the
ability to
read it were
the starting
point for
operations,
movement and
fire support
in the
Vietnam War. |
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Vietnam War Death Cards
This "calling card" bears the message: "Death awaits Viet Cong cadres. Return to the South Vietnamese side rather be killed!" |
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Military
Payment Certificates
Called 'funny money' 'Monopoly
money' or 'play money', scrip was
among the most ubiquitous American
items in the Vietnam War. |
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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 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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