VMO-6 Interviews

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🎖️ VMO-6 INTERVIEWS

VMO-6 Interviews features firsthand accounts from the Marines who flew and fought alongside Rudy.

These voices—from pilots, crew members, and fellow servicemen—offer a rare and unfiltered look into the missions, the danger, and the brotherhood that defined Marine Observation Squadron 6 in Vietnam.

Hear their stories. Understand their service. Stand with them.

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Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) SQUADRON INTERVIEWS

Rick Alt – A Marine’s Vietnam Experience from the Front Lines

U.S. Marine Rick Alt shares his firsthand experience serving in Vietnam—offering a raw and honest look at the realities of war, duty, and survival.

From the intensity of daily missions to the lasting impact of service, this interview captures the voice of a Marine who lived it.

A powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and perspective carried by those who served.

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Bob Whaley; "A Vietnam Marine Refused the Strike… Then Saw ‘Pink Elephants’ Below"

A powerful Vietnam War story from U.S. Marine Bob Whaley, recalling a moment that reveals the humanity that still exists in the middle of war.

IN MEMORIAN; Dick Ethier Sr "A Vietnam Marine Reflects on War, Life, and Legacy"

A moving tribute to U.S. Marine Dick Ethier, reflecting on his time in Vietnam, flying combat missions, and the life he built after war.

A story of service, humility, and legacy.

National Museum of the Marine Corps - Triangle, VA

Marine Observation Squadron Six Memorial

In memory of those who died for our country.

Nicaragua 1927 - 1933 Maj William C Byrd • Sgt Rudolph A Frankforter • 2ndLt James B McHugh

World War II 1941 - 1945 1stLt James L Frink • 2ndLt Charles Hanmer • 2ndLt Emanuel Moyses • Pvt Richard J O'Donnell • 1stLt John R Parsons

Korea 1950 - 1953 1stLt Glen Allen • 1stLt Arthur R Bancroft • 1stLt Harold J Davis • Lt (USN) Thomas J Euston • 2ndLt Kenneth J Factor • 1stLt Wilson A Frease • 1stLt Roscoe Good III • Capt David T Gooden • TSgt Charles S Langtry Jr • 1stLt Robert A Longstaff • Capt Charles B Marino • TSgt Robert J Monteith • 1stLt Adelorde G Morency • Capt Arthur R Morin • 2ndLt Thomas D Odenbaugh • Maj Robert A Owens • 1stLt Burton W Randall • Capt Edwin E Rives • MSgt Robert J Russell • Capt Donald K Trotter • 2ndLt Emile A Walker • Capt Loren W Woolener • MSgt William E Zbella

Vietnam 1965 - 1969 Cpl Paul J Allen • LCpl Walter L Armstrong • Sgt Daniel M Bennett • Capt Norman K Billipp • LCpl William J Brencich • Capt James P Cawley •Capt Leon G Chadwick III • Capt Alan J Dean • LCpl Michael G DeMarco • Capt Bobby F Galbreath • Cpl Rodolfo M Gonzalez • Maj William J Goodsell • LCpl Benny G Hack • Maj John R Hagan • 1stLt William G Hall • 1stLt Ralph E Hunt Jr • Capt David K Jacobsgaard • 1stLt Paul A Jensen • 1stLt Edwin A Keeble Jr • 1stLt Robert C Kimmel • 1stLt Richard D Krupa • 1stLt Richard E Latimer Jr • PFC Edgar C Laye Jr • Capt Glenn D Mann • Capt Bruce F McMillan • HM1 (USN) Thomas A Parker • 1stLt James R Reese • 1stLt Ronald E Riede • LCpl Edward C Sanchez • Cpl Harry W Schneider • Capt Jack E Schober • PFC Brock R Schramm • Cpl Joseph A Scruggs • Capt Brooke M Shadburne • SSgt Jimmy E Tolliver

🎖️ VMO-6 INTERVIEWS

Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) SQUADRON INTERVIEWS

Rick Alt – A Marine’s Vietnam Experience from the Front Lines

Bob Whaley; "A Vietnam Marine Refused the Strike… Then Saw ‘Pink Elephants’ Below"

IN MEMORIAN; Dick Ethier Sr "A Vietnam Marine Reflects on War, Life, and Legacy"

Rare films from vietnam

Robert L Tricaricos's VMO-6 Ky Ha, circa 1966 Vietnam Tour

Short Tour of VMO-6, KY HA, Vietnam Base in 1966

In Memoriam Marine Observation Squadron Six

National Museum of the Marine Corps - Triangle, VA

Marine Observation Squadron Six Memorial

👇🏼OFFICIAL VMO-6 WEBSITE👇🏼 https://vmo6memorial.homestead.com

🎖️ VMO-6 INTERVIEWS

Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) SQUADRON INTERVIEWS

Rick Alt – A Marine’s Vietnam Experience from the Front Lines

Bob Whaley; "A Vietnam Marine Refused the Strike… Then Saw ‘Pink Elephants’ Below"

IN MEMORIAN; Dick Ethier Sr "A Vietnam Marine Reflects on War, Life, and Legacy"

Rare films from vietnam

Robert L Tricaricos's VMO-6 Ky Ha, circa 1966 Vietnam Tour

Short Tour of VMO-6, KY HA, Vietnam Base in 1966

In Memoriam Marine Observation Squadron Six

National Museum of the Marine Corps - Triangle, VA

Marine Observation Squadron Six Memorial

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👇🏼OFFICIAL VMO-6 WEBSITE👇🏼 https://vmo6memorial.homestead.com

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