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RW-37.JPGChecking out the caves131 viewsSurveyor Chuck Peart (foreground) hanging out with some of the soldiers of the 1/14th Inf Regiment. We were called in after they found the caves.
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RW-53.JPGBan Me Thout131 viewsChild giving directions? He said, "Me no VC; VC go that way. Assisting US troops could prove dangerous. Typical Vietnamese children in Ban Me Thout.
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RW-49a.JPGDestroying the caves131 viewsThat's me. I have my trusty rifle and machete in hand cutting through the elephant grass. Most likely cutting a path for other surveyors dragging a survey chain to get a measurement between two points.
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Doc_J_Golf.JPGFriday Morning golf outing131 viewsSet to tee off is Past President of the 35th, Don "Doc" Johnson. Note Don's "open foot" sandals which don't quite match the expectations for proper golfing footwear. The Starter told Don never to wear those sandals again, as they violated every military regulation on the books, including the EPA Regulation against virulent & foul smells.
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C_Crochet_-_J_Dauphin.JPGJoint Dinner - C-1-35 & 2/9th131 viewsCarol Crochet, spouse of Wayne Crochet, chats with Jackie Dauphin
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Jenny_Young.JPGFOUND - 50 Years Later!131 viewsYESSS! Donut Dolly Jennifer (Jenny) Young located The Mighty Ninth website last year, but was unable to schedule a trip to the 35th Reunion. This year, she and friend Jack Schell attended to a warm welcome from all the veterans present. They applauded the unselfish, dedicated service of these young women who braved the dangers of being on a firebase in the front of the combat zone to visit with us. Jenny gave a rousing "Welcome Home" speech at the Saturday evening banquet.
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DTurner-24.jpgRC-292s provide firebase communications131 views
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DTurner-19.jpgRugged Terrain of the Central Highlands131 views
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DTurner-18.jpgLZ Montezuma, 3d Bde 25th Div HQ131 views
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DTurner-26.jpg131 views
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LtDoug_Turner.jpgFO Lt Doug Turner131 viewsHold this image: Lt Doug Turner, FO for A/2/35, November, 1966.
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J_Turner_13.JPGFiring Range131 viewsA trainee walks across the firing line.
Photo courtesy of Joe Turner
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