GDS-124.JPGLZ 510B97 viewsEverybody used the jeep. The jeep was primarily used as a back up power source for the FDC and battery commo systems in the event the generator went down. Plus...it was the only soft spot where you could sit your butt down in the whole damn jungle.
GDS-150.JPGCasual Fridays97 viewsLt Springer at LZ Tip, commanding the splintered "Delta Battery". Dress is casual.
GDS-180.JPGAn Lao97 viewsThe valley and river of An Lao. Beautiful country disguises the bitter warfare.
GDS-186.JPGDuc Pho97 viewsLong building with metal roof.
GDS-206.JPGLZ Waikiki97 viewsSeven Hueys approaching LZ Waikiki. Air limousines are arriving to take B/1/14 into a CA (combat assault). The following sequence show the stages of the CA. I got the job of "prepping" the LZ. Usually done by an Air Observer.
GDS-209.JPGLoaded97 viewsUNK soldier ready to fire M60 with belts of ammo.
GDS-218.JPGArty strike97 viewsEvidence of an arty strike.
GDS-13.JPGCharlie Battery96 viewsNote the use of 360-degree cannon emplacements. Ready to fire in any direction.
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-128.JPGTossing away96 viewsEvery LZ had a trash pit. The enemy would occasionally bury unexploded AF ordnance in there. Clever little bastards.
GDS-164.JPGQui Nhon96 viewsHouseboy sits with Lt Springer atop a hotel in Qui Nhon.
GDS-170.JPGQui Nhon96 viewsA street in the city of Qui Nhon
