Last additions - Tom Roman
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TR35.jpgConvoyThis road actually has asphalt on it!Aug 15, 2009
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TR31.jpgMonkey businessOne "gun bunny" playing with one monkey.Aug 15, 2009
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TR30.jpgJerry Rudd - FDCThe one not wearing a gas mask is Jerry Rudd. Reportedly, he was the brother of the SDS' Mark Rudd.Aug 15, 2009
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TR26.jpgVung TaoRemember Vung Tao? It was the "in-country" spot for "R&R".Aug 15, 2009
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TR29.jpgMini-tankRaising a lot of dust.Aug 15, 2009
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TR27.jpgPhilThis is Phil Johnson. He might be known as "Phil this hole" Johnson later.Aug 15, 2009
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TR25.jpgRead all about it!One heckuva of an accidental discovery. It took four helo loads to bring the arms to LZ Valentine. Interesting to note that Sp4 John D. Grinde and 1SG JF Tibbit are active members of the 35th Inf Regt Assn and attended the annual reunion in Reno, 2009.Aug 11, 2009
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TR24.jpgAll MineDate: 8March1968 Location: LZ Valentine
....and, so as I recall, I singlehandedly beat back the enemy and captured this cache....uhhh...just don't mention this to Recon!
NVA rounds found by Recon Patrol after firing approx 600 rounds into the area. B-40 rockets, rifle grenades, Chicom hand grenades, 106mm recoilless rifle, AK-47, 51-cal MG, 82 & 60mm mortar rounds.Aug 11, 2009
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TR22.jpgBest Snake - Dead SnakeMay, 1968 Location: LZ Duke
I could use him for a ruler, but I won't. Note that the CONEX was "requisitioned" from the Air Force.Aug 11, 2009
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TR23.jpgThey like hatsDate: 29Nov68 Location: Duc Minh
These are a few of my Vietnamese buddies. Would you believe they like hats?Aug 11, 2009
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TR18.jpgMud WrestlingThat's what it looks like. It's what happens when you try to fill sandbags during the rainy season. More like "mudbags".Aug 11, 2009
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TR19.jpgMax T. LeachBill Stratton at left, Maximo T. Leach in the center, and Joe Goldstein holding the pickaxe at right. They may be smiling, but they're tired of filling sandbags.Aug 11, 2009
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