File_8-2.JPGThe children of war118 viewsLocal villagers mingle with the troops. As we moved round and about, the kids and adults were either looking for "freebies" or were trying to sell you something.
File_5-2.JPGSupplies arriving118 viewsClose up shot of the Huey "slick". You can't survive in the jungle without resupply.
File_4-4.JPGRough Terrain117 viewsCanopy and boulders...nice combination. More of the same...slow going here.
File_7-1.JPGGetting organized117 views
File_3-4.JPGTenement Tent116 viewsDon't think you'll find this method of tent erection in a Field Manual. That's our medic, "Doc" Brown, behind this shelter.
File_5-3.JPGCombat Taxi116 viewsEveryone got used to ducking under the rotors. This is the "palm grove" location where we stayed for a few days.
This is where Col Simko was killed when the pilot clipped a palm tree, lost his tail rotor and spun out of control, crashing to the ground.
Rick_E_3-4.JPG116 views
File_8-3.JPGBreak time115 viewsTaking time to smell the jungle.
File_7-6.JPGFancy Firebase115 viewsThis one actually had a landing strip. I think the name was "Poly Kling. There were so many and it was so long ago.
File_8-4.JPGAir Taxi115 views{UNKs in chopper} We moved around a lot.
File_5-4.JPGThe Palm Grove114 viewsLoading up for another Combat Assault.
File_6-1.JPGA Soldier's Gear114 viewsSp4 Rick Ericksen lays it all out. You bring only what you can carry.
