Viet_Subdivision.JPGLocal Fortress276 viewsAppears to be a built-up living area with protected perimeter.
HeloAtk.JPGFirepower Demo271 viewsAn armed helicopter giving a firepower demonstration. Based on info from other Galleries, this firepower demo took place at LZ Uplift.
Hwy19-kids.jpgKids on the highway269 viewsDuring less dangerous times, Vietnamese kids hung around Highway 19.
ColdShower.jpgUnder the Bridge267 viewsThis rock waterfall leads to a stream which runs under the bridge on Hwy 19. This water provided and excellent shower point...but the water was very, very cold.
btry.jpgThe Final Days265 viewsSaying goodbye to my cannoneers
Visitors.JPGLZ English264 viewsActor Wendell Corey went on a tour of LZs in the boonies.
3rdBdeConst.jpgLZ Montezuma - under construction263 viewsThe 3rd Bde, 25th Inf Div build their HQ at LZ Montezuma in Duc Pho, very close to the South China Sea. Grunts later named this place "Fire Support Base Bronco".
LZ-OD-Air.jpgCatch-all shot263 viewsThis photo captures the entire firebase known as LZ Olive Drab (OD) along with the protective hill in the background that flanked LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco. Over that hill is the South China Sea.
FO_for_A-2-35.JPGThe FO263 viewsLt Dennis Dauphin, FO assigned to A-2-35. Photo taken at company's position while guarding Highway 19.
VC-Capture.jpgCaptured VC261 viewsTroops gather around VC prisoner awaiting transport to interrogation.
Goodbye_Vietnam.jpgNorthwest Airlines - departing CRB261 viewsDoes this mean "goodbye"? You bet! DEROS was October, 1967 corresponding to the end of 2 yrs on active duty. This is one sight I won't forget.
