By: James C. Wheeler  MSgt Ret. USAF
361st TEWS Nha Trang, Vietman 1966/67


We were there, so long ago,
To fly our mission, low and slow.

Our mission to others, was unknown, 
We flew unarmed, and all alone.

Both day and night, we would fly,
To locate Charlie, so our men won't die.

Of our mission, we dared not speak,
Big ears were listening, the prying sneak.

On each other, we did depend, 
So all would come home, in the end.

Yet big guns shooting, from below,
Some would take, someone we know.

When we returned, few would care,
While others cursed, yelling how you dare.

For we were sent, by our nation,
We did our job, without hesitation.

We did our job, We did it well,
So long ago, only now, can we tell.



James C. Wheeler MSgt Ret.
email  jc@ec47.com

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