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LZ_Tuffy_-_Civilized.JPGLZ Tuffy - 1970101 views{continued from previous slide} From memory, both the 101st and 1st CAV had previously inhabited the LZ and both had the same problem we did exiting based on the evidence of Arc Light strikes and downed chopper husks in the jungle below the LZ. Like an idiot I decided I needed a break and chose to go out on the last chopper for a change instead of the usual Advance Party. So I got to party with the gun the dinks couldn't see from the ridgeline and didn't know was there when they opened up on the Chinook carrying Pineapple's crew and gun.

Road_Views_Christmas.JPGRoadside view101 viewsConstruction along the road always varied greatly in type and quality.

Chic-26.JPGJust a little101 viewsJackie Dauphin advises son Danny to have just a "little" dessert in order to stay slim.

StG-9.JPGMemories of LZ St George101 viewsCaptured enemy weapons. When I was out with the grunts, this is what we got ambushed with. I will never forget the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle). Sounds just like it does in the movies. It has it's own tune and is very nasty and deadly.

StG-23.JPGMemories of LZ St George101 viewsA 4th Inf Division monument.

RW-34.JPGLZ Uplift101 viewsCamping at LZ Uplift. Bubble helo surrounded by sandbag parapet.

David_Jacobs.jpg101 viewsSp4 David Jacobs, with towel, was the switchboard operator. Mark Charters is reading a book over to the right. The one on the upper bunk is UNK. This area was the common hut. Jesse White slept here also. Anyone know the unknown soldier?

Boy_Scout_Camp.jpgPleiku series101 viewsFrom what I can determine, this was a Scout Jamboree. There were what looked like several different troop flags and numbers.

winner~0.jpgSenior Olympics Winner!101 viewsWell, after running through fire and mud, Don felt he was ready to win five medals in the Senior Olympics.

Surely, this former veteran FO is no couch potato!