InsideARVN.jpgView from inside240 viewsPhoto taken from inside the ARVN compound. Note the heavily fortified fence. February, 1967.
Chinook_Refuel.jpgChinook239 viewsA CH-47 Chinook refuels from a fuel bladder away from the center of activity at LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco.
SouthChinaSea.jpgDivision Dump239 viewsThis was the site of the Division-sized ammo dump that eventually provided us with the fantastic July fireworks display.
AerialViewPaddies.jpgRice Paddies - Aerial View238 viewsA helicopter view of the irrigation system for rice paddies near Duc Pho.
Slide56.jpgCam Rahn Bay238 viewsQuonset huts served the purpose for quick installation setup. Taken before departure for home.
MajCondry.JPGFellow Bn Officer on R&R238 viewsMajor Willie J. Condry, the 2/9th Battalion Adjutant, was also taking R&R in Hong Kong.
Bubble.jpgThe Bubble arrives236 viewsThe Bell helo indicated that the BnCo was enroute for a visit. This was not usually a good sign.
Sunrise.JPGSunrise, Sunset235 viewsMorning and evening skies were a palette of a million colors.
Sunrise2.JPGSunrise, Sunset235 viewsThe sun rises behind the mountain that served as the rear flank for the 3rd Brigade HQ at LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco.
TamKy-Goodbye.jpgThe Final Days234 viewsRushing around to take pictures of "my guys" before catching a chopper and meeting my "Freedom Bird" home. Some of the last photos of cannoneers of A/2/9 taken before going home.
Here I bid farewell to PFC Doug Wigginton, Sp4 Ed Selent, and Sp4 Ron Hammond. Late October, 1967.
Flooded_Paddies.jpgLZ OD - Flooding the paddies233 viewsAlmost totally unfazed by the surrounding hostilities, the rice farmers flood their fields. A clear view (looking south) from LZ OD to LZ Montezuma / Bronco in the distance. The rice paddies were worked every day. We had no road transportation out of LZ OD. You had to fly or walk.
L-19.jpgLZ Montezuma233 viewsAn L-19 light observation craft used by Forward Air Controllers (FAC) to coordinate air strikes by confirming ground target locations.
