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Bootlegger_Pet~0.JPGA shot of "Bootlegger" awake and alert33 views
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ward12.jpegFire Mission!32 viewsOne gun adjust! Getting a mission just after touching down.
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Holy_City_Sign.JPGThe Holy City of the Wichitas31 viewsA little-known biblical historical park exists in the Wichita Mountains. Includes a chapel. A good touring spot!
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ward5.jpegSolars31 viewsHis name is Solars. He is with the #3 gun crew.
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ward9.JPGWoodhouse31 viewsHis name is Woodhouse; you can see the 2/9th FA crest on his cap.
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ward10.jpegBad Hair Day31 viewsHe is Sternedel; looking for his comb.
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Bobby___Shirley.JPGBobby & Shirley Day30 viewsBobby & Shirley Day relaxing in the Lexington Lobby.
Photo courtesy of David Dunn.
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Soldiers_with_kids-1.JPGSoldiers and Kids30 viewsAn Infantryman of B-1-35 meets with Vietnamese children in a village. Our troops routinely gave kids candy and goodies from the C-Ration supplies.
According to the US news media, these men were labeled as "baby-killers". The news media got it wrong, as usual. It was the VC who entered the villages and killed the Village Chief to install their control.
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Medics_and_kids.JPGUS providing medical care30 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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Search_and_Destroy_Patrols.jpg28 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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Thomas-Turner-Whaley.jpgA Rare Photo28 viewsLt Ed Thomas, Lt Doug Turner, Lt Dave Whaley.
You don't often find three (3) FOs available to pose for a picture.
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Epps_1.jpgArmed & Ready for Battle28 views
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