Party suits were initially made during the war in South East Asia, & were individually handmade & embroidered for each crewmember.
A superb party suit from John Rodgers who was a Captain at Da Nang between 1970 to 1971.
(A huge thanks to John for the picture of his suit)
This shirt was worn by Jack Stoops who served in SEA from December 1971 until December 1972 with the 37th ARRS at Da Nang. (Photo's courtesy of David Stoops, Jacks son)
The video & photos in the YouTube clip are taken from Jack.
David's father was also presented with a patch after assisting in the Second Battle of Quang Tri (also called Operation Lam Sơn 72) began on 28 June 1972 and lasted 81 days until 16 September 1972, when South Vietnam's Army of the Republic of Vietnam defeated the North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam at the ancient citadel of Quảng Trị and recaptured most of Quảng Trị Province. The Jolly Green Giant feet get everywhere 👣
(Photo's courtesy of David Stoops, Jacks son)
Troops greet each other after the evacuation of Quảng Tri. (Photo's courtesy of David Stoops,
This Vietnam Party Suit belonged to Captain Reichert, who served on the 37th ARRS at Danang Vietnam 1969-1970.
Suit Was Made By Maharajah Udorn Thailand.
This suit is on display at the USAF National musuem at Dayton Ohio & was the Jolly Green party suit, worn by Maj. Emmett E. Hatch Jr., who flew Jolly Green helicopters and had five pick-ups to his credit, is on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery. (U.S. Air Force photo
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