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LZ-OD-lake.jpgLZ ODA/2/9 occupied the southern end, BnHQ for the 1/35 occupied the northern end. The lake was periodically drained to flood the rice paddies. Due east was LZ Montezuma (Bronco) and the South China Sea.Oct 14, 2007
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FO-Map.jpgFO's Map, Highway 19The red line is Hwy 19. H&I fire areas are marked as well as the "Delta Tangos" (defensive concentrations) for quick reaction in case of contact.Oct 14, 2007
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Captured_Rifle.jpgRecoilless RifleCaptured enemy recoilless rifleOct 14, 2007
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Captured_Mortar.jpgEnemy mortarCaptured enemy mortarOct 14, 2007
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VC-Capture.jpgCaptured VCTroops gather around VC prisoner awaiting transport to interrogation.Oct 14, 2007
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Mass.jpgMass in the fieldA Chaplain prepares for Mass in the field. He shields his face from the sun. (in vain, of course)Oct 14, 2007
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Tents.jpgEncampmentYou know you're with the "grunts" when you call a tent "home". And when a helicopter lands, you get to chase everything all over the landscape.Oct 14, 2007
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SouthChinaSea.jpgDivision DumpThis was the site of the Division-sized ammo dump that eventually provided us with the fantastic July fireworks display.Oct 14, 2007
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Chinook_Refuel.jpgChinookA CH-47 Chinook refuels from a fuel bladder away from the center of activity at LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco.Oct 14, 2007
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C-123.jpgC-123A cargo workhorse plane in Nam, each ride rattled your teeth and you could almost hear the bolts falling off.Oct 14, 2007
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Caribou.jpgLZ MontezumaThe Army's Caribou on the tarmacOct 14, 2007
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Orphanage.jpg"Boys & Girls Home" at Duc PhoIn smaller print: DAI-UY RONALD ROD.
This orphanage was dedicated to Capt Ronald Rod who served as an "Advisor" prior to open hostilities. Capt Rod was previously an ROTC instructor at Loyola University in New Orleans.
The men who volunteered to serve as Military Advisors had no support of armed US troops. They were, indeed, sitting ducks.
Capt Rod was one of my ROTC Instructors. He left for Vietnam while I was still a student at the University.Oct 14, 2007
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