The Book "Mekong Delta Yacht Club" by Tom Twitty

Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Tom Twitty's experience when the Florida Army 231st Army Reserve Boat Unit was called to active duty in May 1968. The story follows the unexpected  Activation of the unit to fulfill a secret mission to support "Operation Game Warden.".. This Medium Boat Company operated 19 heavily armed Live-Aboard LCM8 landing craft.  A six-man crew manned each boat that flew the Florida Flag and always had a fully loaded giant cooler of ice-cold beer.  They were branded the Beer Boats of the Delta. Their mission was to deliver Troops and all kinds of Logistics, including ammunition and beer, through treacherous, enemy-infested Mekong Delta waterways for 12 months. Prepare to be captivated by this powerful narrative, set to be published in June  2025.

The book has been released to Amazon Publishing for final formatting.

I'll make sure to let you know when it's finished.

First up: a 6x9 paperback with tons of color pictures.

Mekong Delta Yacht Club, 1st Printing

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Tom Twitty, Author 

Mekong Delta Yacht Club Song. This song was created by my good friend, Harry Shields, of Shields Rock that Roll Publishing, Largo, Florida.  He managed to produce this in 24 hours, utilizing his expertise with OpenAI and Songer, which included lyrics, music, and voice.   Great Job, Harry Shields, and thank you for donating this musical masterpiece to the Mekong Delta Yacht Club for everyone to enjoy.  06/10/25 

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Song Mekong Delta Yacht Club

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Lyrics Sample

We weren’t no sailors, we were Army men, With a boat and a prayer, drifting’ deep in the bends. From St. Pete sand to the jungle's moan, We carved our names in the combat zone. Didn’t have no medals shined for show, Just steel-deck boots and a motor to tow. The radio crackled, the night got loud, But we ran that river like we’d made our vow.