PAM Information
Dick Briggs has been a member and active work party volunteer since August 2018
Dick was appointed to the Board of Directors January 2021.
My Story
What you are about to read is my story from:
- growing up in Central Illinois,
- my experiences in Vietnam,
- my careers
- retirement.
Growing Up In Central Illinois
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My Experiences in Vietnam
Dick served in Vietnam from July 1966 – August 1967 with the U.S. Marines.
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During my tour in Vietnam, I utilized several modes of transportation that are not in our Air Park.
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I flew in the CH-46 while in Da Nang to recover Air Force drones. I also flew in them while stationed at Khe Shan.
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The C-130 was my main transportation from Da Nang to Khe Shan. Also, I had a beautiful 5 hour ride from Da Nang to Okinawa as I completed my Vietnam tour.
Even though the C-130 is not in our Air Park, the Air National Guard from Peoria can be seen frequently doing practice “touch and go” at the Central Illinois Regional Airport.
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After spending several months in Okinawa, 1st Battalion/3rd Marines (1/3) boarded the USS Okinawa where we launched into combat zones with the UH-34, including once into the DMZ.
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My Battalion 1/3 and Battalion 2/3 were the first Marine units issued the M-16 to replace the M-14.
My Longest Night
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My Scariest Moment – Sniper
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My Longest Day
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