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Basic Training 1967 |
A look at Army Basic Training
1967 (funny, I don't remember Basic being this warm and cuddly). |
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C-Rations
and P-38 |
A look at Army C-Rations and the
very functional P-38 can opener. |
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C-Ration Cookbook
C-Ration Cookbook
- Another Look |
Courtesy of the McIlhenny
Company
(makers of Tabasco sauce)
Courtesy of
Michael Monfrooe USA Ret
(E/3/506th-“L” Co. 75th Rangers 101st (70-71) |
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Hygiene In the
Highlands
(Courtesy 1/92nd Artillery) |
Explanation of
the term "Shit Burning"
By Then Sergeant Gil Goltz (1/92nd Artillery)Ed note: This story is priceless. |
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Military
Currency |
5, 10, 25 Cent Military Payment Currency (MPC)
(circa 1966-67). (Courtesy of Jimmy Hales) |
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A Pocket Guide to
Vietnam |
This booklet was issued during the Vietnam
War to familiarize soldiers and sailors arriving in country about the history of
the country as well as its customs, people, etc.
(Courtesy of
the Virtual Museum of the Vietnam War Website) |
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A Pocket Guide to Vietnam (Australian Version) |
This booklet was issued during the Vietnam
War to familiarize soldiers and sailors arriving in country about the history of
the country as well as its customs, people, etc. (Courtesy of
the VietnamWar.govt.nz Website) |
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Malaria Pills |
Who can forget these? |
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Mess Kit |
This original Vietnam Mess kit was personalized by Rex Hon and
given to some members of the 1/83rd. This is the one he gave to Bill Taggart. |
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Military Slang |
Military Slang during the Vietnam War.
(Link Courtesy of Rex Hon) |
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Officer's Compass |
A slightly off kilter variation on the
standard Military Compass.
(Courtesy of Neal Schwartz) |
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Short-Timers Stick |
Many short-timers in 1967 acquired this
version of a short-timers stick from the
Vietnamese locals. (Courtesy of Bill Taggart) |
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Special Pin |
Walt
Noechel (69-70) sent along info on an item that you all will want to add to your
collection of military pins and patches.
I know that many of you will want to have this pin.
Click
here to order. |
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A
Special Yankee Candle |
(Picture provided
courtesy of Don Aird) |
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"Waste" Disposal |
The "Recipe" for proper "Waste" Disposal, courtesy of Tom Bailey (66-67). |
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Welcome to Vietnam |
The first week in Vietnam, this handout was
provided. (Courtesy of Dan O'Brien) |
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Vietnamese
Currency and more
Vietnamese
Currency and more
Vietnamese
Currency |
500 Dong Note
(circa 1966-67). (Courtesy of Rex Hon) |
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20, 50, 100 Dong Notes
(circa 1966-67). (Courtesy of Winfred Langley) |
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5, 10, Dong Coins and
5, 200 Dong Notes
(circa 1966-67). (Courtesy of Jimmy Hales) |
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1/83rd Lighters |
Souvenir 1/83rd Lighters. |
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Zippo Lighters
and
More on the Zippo - part 1
and
More on the Zippo - part 2 |
A brief history of Zippo Lighters.
(Part 2 link courtesy of Dan
Sandoval) |
