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IMG_2608.JPG"This is the way it was, I'm telling you!"253 viewsEd Thomas, FO extraordinaire, mentor to new FOs and a legend in the field, tells a "war story" while Capt Dave Collins nods off gently.
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3rdBdeConst.jpgLZ Montezuma - under construction253 viewsThe 3rd Bde, 25th Inf Div build their HQ at LZ Montezuma in Duc Pho, very close to the South China Sea. Grunts later named this place "Fire Support Base Bronco".
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Orphanage.jpg"Boys & Girls Home" at Duc Pho253 viewsIn 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.
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LZ-OD-Air.jpgCatch-all shot253 viewsThis photo captures the entire firebase known as LZ Olive Drab (OD) along with the protective hill in the background that flanked LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco. Over that hill is the South China Sea.
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btry.jpgThe Final Days252 viewsSaying goodbye to my cannoneers
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MK8.jpgThe FNG252 views"FNG" Lt Kurtgis attending orientation at Camp Enari and getting assignment as the FO for "B" Company, 1/35th.
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TS-D5.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots252 viewsNot for sure, but this may be the TOC mascot who was also named "Short Round".
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DScott-2.JPG"The Undertaker"252 viewsThe tube is named the "Undertaker". Everyone wanting to file a VA tinnitus claim: Take Note! See the safety ear plugs being used by the Cannoneer at right front? I don't either! The crew is firing the newer M102 Howitzer.
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DB-2.JPGVietnam Yearbook251 viewsWell, if we had one, this is what Don's picture would look like.
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Dignitary_Visit.JPGLZ OD251 viewsUnidentified higher ups visit LZ OD.
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IMG_2607.JPG"And we'd go back and do it again, too!"250 viewsDennis Dauphin and Don Keith share their history with the 2/9th FA.
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VC-Capture.jpgCaptured VC250 viewsTroops gather around VC prisoner awaiting transport to interrogation.
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