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Three significant times our
National Colors were raised. Our country will not forget Hill 881S.
Image From Khe
Sanh Vets Magazine
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Were never without volunteers
to attend to flag detail. However, only had one person, Lt. Owen
S. Mathews, who knew how to blow the bugle.
Photo by, LCpl.
James E. Payne
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In order to appreciate this, you must bear in mind
that we males never grow up, we only grow older.
A 'Morning Report' submitted by SSgt. K. G. Taylor and Sgt. J. M. Jones of the 1st Platoon, India Company. These Marines knew that a bit of frivolity was good medicine for their troops. Items such as this make a game out of the dreariest of situations, who still remembered how, and enhanced the morale of India Company. Click for the full six page report. Submitted by, Dave Powell, UPI Photographer |
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Resupply missions around Khe Sanh were often preceded
by laying smoke on each side of the helicopter's final approach path to
the LZ.
Photo by, Cpl.
John Sabol, Jr.
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The Hill 881S LZ was "hot" and a bit too tight, but
this crew completed the mission as expected. We were often reminded
of the damage the rotor blades could sustain and still get us home.
Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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