Last additions - Joe Cook
|
JCook-113.JPGConvoy Lead vehicleNote reads: "Road March. First tiem since May 11 (1966) when Operation Paul Revere started."
I'm driving the lead vehicle as Capt Osborne, BC, climbs aboard. A dozer leads the way for us.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-115.JPGBreak TimeCleaned my mess kit and my uniform. Taking a break. (Note that short wall of sandbags around the tent. That concept quickly dumped in favor of bunkers as time went by.)Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-114.JPGElephant GrassThe elephant grass made fields of fire difficult.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-112.JPGCool Jeep DriverYep...the Jeep Driver gets to wear the fancy shades.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-108.JPGWar Zone humorThe sign reads: "The Bombproof Hilton". Underneath it reads "Conveniently located..." before the print fades.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-110.JPGMar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-107.JPG8-inch HowitzerThere was an 8 in battery set up about 5 miles from our Base Camp.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-109.JPGLooking more like a war zone nowBattery Commander Osborne has the troops in formation for a message. Probably told them to bathe more often. You can now see the glimmer and shine of stateside OD uniforms give way to continuous field duty. Certainly not how we started out!Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-106.JPGA VisitorThis is a "throw-back". Too small for dinner.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook-105.JPGWhy we called them "Shit-Hooks"A CH-47 was called a "Chinook". They were powerful utility helicopters. A cloud of dust and a heigh-ho Silver...away....away...away with everything that wasn't tied down. Don't mess with a Chinook; you can't win. The downdraft of the blades has to be seen to appreciate the power. It was not uncommon to run away when you saw a Chinook coming in.Mar 18, 2012
|
|
JCook38.JPGFrom the "Pink Kitty" to Tent City for the FDCWe bailed out of the "Pink Kitty" FDC. Obviously, it was not sustainable in our new jungle environment. This GP-small tent also served as the FDC sleeping quarters. Mar 15, 2012
|
|
JCook11a.jpgGI CoffeeAt least I can make coffee! Hard boil water, add grounds, turn off. Let grounds settle; scoop from top. That's GOOD black coffee. It is brown if not boiled hard.Mar 14, 2012
|
|
| 141 files on 12 page(s) |
 |
3 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
