GDS-58.JPGUniform of the Day82 views"My jungle fatigues are coming in when??" Those arriving in the 1966 timeframe often had to wait for a set of jungle fatigues and jungle boots to be issued. Also, a lot of incoming personnel were given M-14s instead of the newer M-16s.
GDS-91.JPGGun position82 viewsSetting up the howitzer position. LZ 503A.
GDS-104.JPGLZ 510B82 viewsSetting up shop at LZ 510B.
GDS-201.JPGArty strike82 viewsArtillery hitting targets across a rice paddy.
GDS-12.JPGRecess81 viewsOnce in a while, you got a chance to play/exercise.
GDS-14.JPGCharlie Battery81 viewsReady for action.
GDS-72.JPGSky Danger81 viewsA1E Skyraiders enroute to do some damage. The Skyraiders were very effective in ground support.
GDS-85.JPGChinook81 viewsIncoming Chinook - top right
GDS-119.JPGPopping smoke81 viewsSmoke grenades were extremely important in the Vietnam war. It guided the helicopters to your position. Without smoke, the pilots might never see your location.
GDS-132.JPGLZ 510B81 viewsGee, I hate to eat and run. GDS grabs a mouthful in a hurry.
GDS-222.JPG"Dear Mom...."81 viewsFO writes letter home. On duty as the FO for B/1/14.
GDS-227.JPGDay at the Beach81 viewsEnjoying the beach at Chu Lai, minus the babes, of course.
