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Don_Hardy~0.JPGModern-Day Don Hardy70 viewsEnjoying life riding his favorite 1970 Harley FLH, this is "modern-day" Don Hardy.
September, 2019
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Cpl_Jim_Shelton.JPGArmy Commendation Medal70 viewsJim "Tex" Shelton gets a handshake and Army Commendation Medal after serving as his armed guard on field visits.
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Medics_and_kids.JPGUS providing medical care69 viewsIn addition to food and candy, US troops had Medics (91B) available to treat the people of the villages. Young boy (center) has no pants to wear.

The VC were acutely aware of the goodwill being established by the American troops directly aiding the villages. Too bad the US news media didn't bother to report it.
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The_Trio.JPGDangerous Dudes69 viewsLt Keith served as the FO for B-1-35. He paired with Platoon Leaders of "B" Company with his artillery skills. Weapons Platoon Leader Cal Graef is in center and Platoon Leader Lt "TJ" Blue (deceased) is on the right.
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Ward4.jpegThe name is Goodrich69 viewsHe spent most of his time in the field as an RTO.
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ward9.JPGWoodhouse69 viewsHis name is Woodhouse; you can see the 2/9th FA crest on his cap.
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Lt_Jim_James.jpg68 viewsJim and wife Doniece on the Riverwalk at the 35th Inf Reunion held in San Antonio in 2011.

Regret to report that Jim died in July 2020.
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Capt_and_the_kids.jpg67 viewsCompany Commander shares goodies with the children of a typical Vietnamese village. Contrary to US news media reports, the children and their parents were glad to see American soldiers. But they knew the VC would move back in after we left. It was a never-ending cycle.
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Greg_Malnar.jpgModern Day Greg67 viewsGreg and wife Katie attend the annual reunion of the 35th Inf Regt, the men we supported with artillery in Vietnam.
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ward5.jpegSolars67 viewsHis name is Solars. He is with the #3 gun crew.
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Bobby___Shirley.JPGBobby & Shirley Day66 viewsBobby & Shirley Day relaxing in the Lexington Lobby.

Photo courtesy of David Dunn.
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Search_and_Destroy_Patrols.jpg66 viewsThe official name for US soldiers patrolling the jungle was "Search & Destroy" mission. When crossing an open field, Infantry Commanders knew they had to spread their men apart in the event of a firefight.
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