Last additions - Dennis L Dauphin
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R_R.JPGR&R - Hong KongTime off - R&R in Hong Kong, 26 to 31 July, 1967. The Navy's 7th Fleet is in the background.
Combat personnel are slow to get R&R dates; they are needed in the field. Wheres the typewriter Rangers go as often as they have the money to go.Mar 22, 2008
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posn2.JPGThe Final DaysA new LZ means a LOT of work...getting set up, digging in...making the site fully operational.Mar 22, 2008
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Posn.JPGScenic viewOn location at LZ ODMar 22, 2008
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MajCondry.JPGFellow Bn Officer on R&RMajor Willie J. Condry, the 2/9th Battalion Adjutant, was also taking R&R in Hong Kong.Mar 22, 2008
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Landing.JPGScenic viewOn location at LZ OD.Mar 22, 2008
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Fire-in-hole.JPGThe Burning PitEvery evening at dusk, we would gather up all the unused powder charges, put them in a pit in a line, ignite the end of the line, and watch the show. The evening sky made for a beautiful background.Mar 22, 2008
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Downtown1.JPGStreets of SaigonA visual confirmation of the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon, November, 1966. Despite "modern times", street merchants still persist.Mar 22, 2008
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USO.jpgStreets of SaigonThe USO building, downtown SaigonMar 17, 2008
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SkyCrane.jpgHauling WaterA Sikorsky Sky Crane is put on duty to haul a water trailer. Usually a chore handled by the CH-47s.Mar 17, 2008
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ShyGirls.JPGStreets of SaigonThese two little girls didn't want their picture taken.Mar 17, 2008
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Montezuma.jpgLZ MontezumaAKA Fire Support Base Bronco, under construction. Spring, 1967, near Duc PhoMar 17, 2008
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Majestic.jpgStreets of SaigonThe Majestic Hotel, downtown SaigonMar 17, 2008
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