Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Probably why I remained an E-3

That is me in the middle with the M60 machine gun. As you can see my hat was flat and not starched and shaped like the others nor were my pants bloused, I had them pegged to make them tighter. But I still was proud to apart of Uncle Sams Misguided Children, aka USMC.
Semper Fi.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Dog and the young woman

Chief found this dog and took care of him until he left country.
I was in Danang one day and saw this woman and asked if I could take her picture, I think we all know what business she was in but it beat looking at those ugly things squatting on the side of the road chewing betel nut.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Yes Virginia, there really is a China Beach


We got to have in-country R&R at China Beach, also our TOP, the tall guy in the camo pants with his hands on his hips, made a deal to get us to the beach. He also came up with some good steaks, beans and beer. Sorry I can't remember TOPs name, but he was a great guy.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Tower #1

No it isn't Holmes and Watson it is Tom Bahnsen and myself getting stupid for the camera in Tower #1. The light and binoculars were obtained by some slick trading with the Navy thanks to Sgt. Massey.
Tower #1
Gear we used PRC-25 radio, phone, small binoculars, a can of rations heating up, flare and a M79 grenade launcher. In the distance background you can see the other tower.
Looking out back towards Danang and 1st Div.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Nighttime on A-Line Hill 327

Navy flares over Happy Valley
Lights on A-Line