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Cambodia – May 30, 1970

May 28, 2020 by David Adams 7 Comments

  (Map from public domain.) I like this map. It's pretty clear where we were headed, but also where the 25th Infantry was, as well as where the ARVN were fighting. I think they gave a good account of themselves when attacking the Parrot's Beak. Beaucoup dead VC! Not to forget the 11th ACR. What I have read indicates they had a tough time crossing the border in their tanks and APCs where they ran into prepared NVA/VC positions and a hailstorm of rocket propelled grenades. God Bless and … [Read more...]

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50 Years Ago

May 2, 2020 by David Adams 3 Comments

Bu Gia Map Wow, look at all those birds coming in. This is an old French air strip near Bu Gia Map where we spent the night before the assault into Cambodia. Looks like Sgt. Corn looking off to the left. That must be Rock (Tom Foley) sitting on the right. Hard to say who the others are. The weather was gorgeous for the next few weeks before the monsoons started. Sometimes it seems just like yesterday. Mother posted this photo in an email, not sure but it may be one of Sgt. Livermore's … [Read more...]

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Chico

February 17, 2020 by David Adams 2 Comments

Four jaybirds perched on a log Chico, myself, Burleson and Jobe stopping for a smoke break somewhere in Viet Nam. I have two distinct memories of Chico, a.k.a. Edmundo Gutierrez, or "Doc." He was brave to a fault in the tradition of latinos serving in the armed forces. He was quick to smile, always ready with a comment in any situation. One time near LZ Salty that I have mentioned before, we were pinned down by an enemy machine gun in a hidden bunker. Ski and I had managed to get to a huge … [Read more...]

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Quan Loi

December 1, 2019 by David Adams 1 Comment

Most anyone who served in the 1st of the 5th Cav, as well as the 1/7, 2/7, 11th ACR, etc. in the years 1969 to 1970 is likely to have been to Quan Loi. Here's a good idea of it's location. This base camp could be found approximately 60 miles north of Saigon and 12 miles from the Cambodian border. This is in Binh Long province, just to the east of Tay Ninh. First known as LZ Andy, in 1966 it was established as the base camp for the 1st Infantry Division. As a base camp, there would be … [Read more...]

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FSB Vivian Photos

November 11, 2019 by David Adams Leave a Comment

Bob Turay send these photos. That's a big gun. 155 howitzer. CComing back in from patrol. Eddie Dixon in one of the mortar pits at Vivian. That's a lota ammo! The Most Point Team Outstanding! Thanks Bob, will post some more later. Happy Veteran's Day and Welcome Home! Bird-out … [Read more...]

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1970-Cambode tribesmen with 3rd platoon, Bravo Co.

August 27, 2019 by David Adams 1 Comment

Hey Guys and Gals, Here are some more photos from Lt. Schottenhamel. He said 3rd platoon provided security for the Doc and medics while they cared for the local villagers. Great photos to say the least! The Lt. said the tribesmen played a concert for them. Outstanding! Bird-out … [Read more...]

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Firebase David: Photos!

August 25, 2019 by David Adams 2 Comments

Hey everyone, Here are some of the photos that Lt. Schottenhamel forwarded to me. Great stuff, interesting to see after all these years. 49 years... Paul said they (Bravo Mongoose) were the first lift into David's location. Paul was a platoon leader with Bravo, 1/5. Bird-out   … [Read more...]

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FSB Nancy

July 23, 2019 by David Adams 3 Comments

I was glad to visit with Dob Neuhaus at the Myrtle Beach reunion. He reminded me that we used to shoot the rats in our bunker with soap bullets. FSB Nancy was the first firebase I was at that we didn't have to build ourselves. That was the good news, bad news was the old bunkers were infested with rats! Now I remember! We would "pull" a bullet from an M-16 round and shove the cartridge into a bar of soap. Gee whiz Wally! We can safely shoot our rifles inside the bunker! Blam! One dead … [Read more...]

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Why your family should attend at least one reunion.

April 26, 2019 by Echo Recon Web 5 Comments

I am the proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran. I am one of the lucky ones. Although my dad has PTSD from his time in Vietnam, he was always willing to talk about it when I asked. When I decided to write my senior paper on the Vietnam War, he answered all my questions. After he started attending the reunions he changed. He started proudly displaying his Vietnam memories. In public you will see him wearing his veteran hats, vest and even the car has a veteran tag. I know that for a lot of the … [Read more...]

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LZ Salty

April 3, 2019 by David Adams Leave a Comment

In memory of Tim "Salty" Brown (Photo: Cossey)   Greetings all, Just trying to remember everything that went on at our first big cache site. I recall walking off another LZ nearby where we had flown in. I believe that may have been Bravo Co. They had a cache site of their own there. They had secured that and cleared an LZ. Don't know if it had a name. This was as rugged a place as I have ever been. Steep, steep ridges covered with heavy jungle. We started down a road from … [Read more...]

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