GDS-222.JPG"Dear Mom...."71 viewsFO writes letter home. On duty as the FO for B/1/14.
GDS-233.JPGAlmost there71 viewsThere's the LZ in the clearing shown in the center-right of the photo. You always wonder what might be in the tree line and all around the edges. Often called "butthole pucker time" when you go in.
GDS-242b.JPGSniper Hill71 viewsMission assignment in the background; grunt luggage in the foreground.
GDS-12.JPGRecess70 viewsOnce in a while, you got a chance to play/exercise.
GDS-14.JPGCharlie Battery70 viewsReady for action.
GDS-33.JPGConvoy Duty70 viewsReturning to "Titty Mountain".
GDS-72.JPGSky Danger70 viewsA1E Skyraiders enroute to do some damage. The Skyraiders were very effective in ground support.
GDS-104.JPGLZ 510B70 viewsSetting up shop at LZ 510B.
GDS-119.JPGPopping smoke70 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-227.JPGDay at the Beach70 viewsEnjoying the beach at Chu Lai, minus the babes, of course.
GDS-28.JPGConvoy Duty69 viewsGoing down Highway 14