Just came across this site. What a great way to make comments and contacts. Some might remember me as the "Charlie Company Clerk". Don't know if that is good or bad, but I remember it as a great experience. Spent 6 months in the "Clerk" position and then asked to get back out in the "Field". Went into the "Pre-cut" Yard, for the last three months of the 68-69 deployment to Gia Le, Vietnam. I was a Builder 3rd Class. Still have the Can-do spirit.

does the 121 association still exist? I have not sent in dues in a few years and have not been solicited? I would be happy to!

tom Hansen 917 576 6649

hi 121 seabees. seems just like yesterday does it not. after retiring from the navy later I went to work for the marine corps. I retired from them as a bus driver. then I got the heck out of San Diego and retired in florida.

Good afternoon fellow SEABEES, I was with 121 on the first tour in Phu Bai I was Tower One watch for 6 of the 9 months. I have spent the last 2 years checking on the Combat Action Ribbon. I finally received the reply form the Retired Records Section USN Personnel Command.The sent me the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation ribbons. They also state that the CAR was not awarded to 121 by the Chief of Naval Operations for actions in VN. My DD214 states; "authorized to wear the Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia for participation in actual combat". The personnel responsible for entering the times and actions taken in combat apparently did not do so. After much help and may emails form CMDR. Hildebrand of the Seabee Historical Society I learned that the Navy did not view our actions in the same light as the Marine Corps. They obviously were more deeply involved than we were they were search and destroy we were protect and defend. Does anyone know of any issuances of the CAR to SEABEES on the first tour?
Thanks and GOD BLESS
Tom Hansen 917 576 6649

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Great way to stay connected. Guess I'm just coming into the 21st cen. with e-mail and such. A lot of water over the dam in all these years for us all. For me a second marrage 5 boys 16 grandchildren, no hair, retired US Postal Service, opened my own company doing carpentry work , fishing & hunting from Oct to Jan. Loving life and doing missions trips to MS, Ky, and any place I can use my skills. Time does not wait for us and getting older is not for sissies. What doesn't hurt most likely doesn't work any more.

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Attended the 1st Annual East Coast All Seabee Reunion in Hampton in February and sure was good to see and visit with the 30 or so from MCB 121. I think we took the trophy for having the largest group. Had a great time just visiting from the guys from all Battalions. If you didn't make this one, I would highly reccomend making plans for the next one. Hats off to Billy Millican for providing this website. Good job Billy.