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DP10a.JPGFDC TOC154 viewsSpring, 1968. Next to our bunker was the FDC tactical operations center where we worked. In the distance, past the Bong Son village, is one of the Tiger Mountains which was festering with VC, unlike the NVA we had seen far to the north.
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elephants.jpgIt's Monday154 viewsThis elephant seems to be resigned to going to work as a pack animal. We were somewhere around Ban-Me-Thuot when those elephants came walking into our "field of fire". The Infantry stopped them and checked them out. When they were allowed to go , someone came up with the idea
to pop a couple of pro-jos over their heads. When the rounds were fired, instead of running away the elephants turned and ran straight at us. They didn't get too close before the men that were riding them got them under control.
Anybody remember the elephants?
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Elephant3.jpgWhole different culture154 viewsAmong the sights and sounds in Vietnam, working elephants rates up there with the cultural differences. Some report that the NVA and the Cong used them to transport weapons and supplies. A four-legged deuce-and-a-half.
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Dixon39.jpgGoing to Bong Son - LZ English154 viewsHere we were gathering to move to the dreaded Bong Son/LZ English. None of us had heard anything good about it and some guys who had lived there before told horror stories, so we knew we were in for it. Look closely and you can even see the company clerk's group filing cabinets on the back of one truck to the lower right.
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TS-71.JPGSlick Protection154 viewsForgotten Fact: Many young men took immediate tour extensions if they were guaranteed jobs as Door Gunners. All riding and no walking.
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Dixon70.jpgUnknown154 viewsSomeone wrote in about a fellow in one of the field batteries whom I believe had a Spanish surname. I am not sure if this was him or not, but I recall knowing this guy who I think was either B or C battery. As I recall he was shot, possibly KIA. Great fellow with a good sense of humor... but again, darned if I can remember his name...
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2010-Pitts9.JPGCat's Meow154 viewsMaj Jerry Orr pictured in his Arty Shirt standing next to "first timer" Lt John Cashin.
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Tex_4-1.JPGM-102154 views"BANG!" Guess that says it all.
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Arr-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive154 views"Headquarters" for the historic 2/9th reunion was Bldg 5678, Aultman Hall, located on top of the hill of Geronimo Road. Aultman Hall was the later "twin" of Allin Hall, Bldg. 5676. These two buildings were the new Officer BOQs going back to 1965. They are now a commercially-run hotel on Ft Sill property. My, how things have changed!Arriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
Lt Wayne Crochet and wife Carol chat with Lt Mike Kurtgis as they entered the front door. Both served as Forward Observers for The Mighty Ninth.
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JoeH_-_6.JPGBuddies reunite154 viewsTom Gragg and Joe Henderson.
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Banquet-4.JPGThe Grunt Table154 viewsChris Dunn, grins heartily at the camera, even though she hates having a picture taken. Next to her is husband David Dunn, platoon leader of A/2/35 back in Nam.
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WS-21.JPGBigger vehicle, bigger protection153 viewsDennis Couch "at the ready", ASP, LZ Oasis.
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