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GSD-5.jpgCambodian border163 viewsAnother look at the M48 Battle tank. Strange to see tanks in a jungle environment.
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WS-24.JPGM-102163 viewsM-102s arrived in-country in 1968. According to the Unit History (see link), the 2/9th Arty was the first 105mm unit to get them. Howitzer is shown at the high angle fire position, a bitch for the old 105mm but a "piece of cake" for the new.
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Marley,_Keith,Arnold.jpgHospitality Suite163 viewsHISTORIC MOMENT of the reunion: Bob Marley and Dick Arnold (right) had been "in-country" for just a few days when they got into a major battle. Don Keith (FO in center) was directing artillery, jet aircraft strafing, and napalm sorties in the battle. It was the first time these three men met since Vietnam.
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TS-30.JPGThe Mighty Sky Crane163 viewsNot sure of the location, but there's no mistaking a Sikorsky Sky Crane moving anything not already nailed down.
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TS-38.JPGAward Time163 viewsMedal being given at standown at LZ Oasis, March 1969.
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DM36.JPGSgt Hatch163 viewsPlatoon Sgt Hatch, 14Nov66, LZ Lane.
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Banquet-1.JPGRedleg Banquet Table163 viewsFO Dennis Munden in his Arty shirt next to "Moon" Mullins. That's Joe Turner in the dark suit.
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Jim_Doc_Hall.JPGLifetime Achievement Award bestowed163 viewsJim "Doc" Hall was honored at the Banquet with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award presented by his brothers of the Cacti. Being his usual modest self, Jim had very few words to offer. Congratulations, Jim! Your extensive work in finding the gravesites of the Cacti decease and paying them tribute will be your lasting legacy.
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GDB-25.JPGThe Rolling Stones?163 viewsNot quite.
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IMG_2604.JPG"This is a great party, guys!"162 viewsDon M. Keith attends his first 35th Inf Regt reunion
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WS-18.JPGProtecting the Colonel162 viewsDennis Couch holds M-16 while guarding the Colonel's jeep. He was the Colonel's driver for 2 months. While in the Ammo Section, we all had to work every day supplying ammo, being on the road, and pulling Guard Duty at night. Dennis grabbed the chance to be the Colonel's driver but returned to the Section with the move back to Camp Enari.
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WS-22.JPGGood Buddies162 viewsGriffith Crooks at far right.
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