GDS-13.JPGCharlie Battery97 viewsNote the use of 360-degree cannon emplacements. Ready to fire in any direction.
GDS-128.JPGTossing away97 viewsEvery LZ had a trash pit. The enemy would occasionally bury unexploded AF ordnance in there. Clever little bastards.
GDS-174.JPGAirstrip97 viewsThe airstrip at Dragon Mountain.
GDS-221.JPGSitting in the weeds97 viewsMy tour as the FO for B-1-14.
GDS-231.JPG97 views
GDS-25.JPGPlei Me96 viewsDean celebrating his 23rd birthday with the Special Forces Team at Plei Me inside the living quarters.
28 September 1966
GDS-165.JPGQui Nhon96 viewsHotel Manager
GDS-21.JPGPlei Me95 viewsTrench work at Plei Me. Perimeter defense was everything in Vietnam.
GDS-145.JPGBattalion Commander95 viewsCapt Richard Higgins (BC, "A" Btry) , LtCol Bruce Holbrook 2/9th BnCO), Lt (Capt) Keith Carlton (new BC of "A" Btry). Photo dated 20 Dec 66.
GDS-166.JPGQui Nhon95 viewsSights in Qui Nhon
GDS-241.JPGCombat Assault - coming up95 viewsHueys lifting off for a CA.
GDS-71.JPGTotal Recoil94 viewsIf you enlarge this photo and look closely, you can see the howitzer tube is in total recoil. The hydraulic system returns it to the firing position afterwards.
