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Break_Time_-_An_Khe.JPGBan Me Thout106 viewsIn foreground is FDC: (Left to right) Tom "Terrific" FNG from Manitou Springs, CO, Carl from Georgia no longer the FNG, Cruit who forever was just that, "George" Jarisch, Bullet Bob (back to camera with glasses), and Bill "Nan the Man" Nankervis(deceased) who could always give the Peanuts character Pigpen a run for his money.
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Table.JPGRedleg Table #17106 viewsSaturday night banquet table...the big event.
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Dollies-9.JPGDonut Dolly106 viewsThanks for coming to see us.
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Pleiku_Market.JPGPleiku series106 viewsCandid view of an open air market.
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Plieku_Restaurant.JPG106 views
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!106 viewsAmazing! This photo captures, almost magically, the powerful dust storm created by a Chinook when hovering over dry ground and picking up a heavy load, such as one of our 105mm howitzers. An almost depleted blivet can be seen just outside the huge dust storm.
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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster106 viewsThe M42 Twin Duster: twin mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns used for defensive purposes in Nam. They were stored at Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX after WWII in heavy cosmoline. The brass found a use for them, re-mobilized them and sent them over. For a little more background, refer to the War Story link and click on "Wanna Cushy Job?".
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JFO-26.JPGTrail Guard106 viewsWell, this is one way to do it.
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JFO-33.JPGLife in the field106 viewsLow-level tent provides basic cover.
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JFO-31.JPGCH-47106 viewsA Chinook sneaks over a hill.
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Arty_Hat.jpgStill Running!106 viewsWell, Don gave up his #1 spot on the victory stand in this annual event. At least the winner wasn't decked out infantry blue. BUT...check out that Artillery ten-gallon hat on Don's head! Wow!
Guess the #3 guy didn't finish at all...or was "finished" and carried off for last rites.
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Lt_John_Hartley_Jr~0.jpgKeeping Up106 views"Don't mind me. I'm just trying to keep up with Lt Wayne Crochet, the guy that I am replacing as FO."
Photo courtesy of Cliff "Westy" Westwood.
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