First Radio Battalion Assignment Vietnam

Texas flag flying over the Cam Lo Republic of South Vietnam outpost near the demilitarized zone. Sub Unit One had a detachment here. The detachment received
all of its vital supplies from the Sub Unit one, 3rd Detachment in Dong Ha.

Entrance to Con Thien outpost near the demilitarized
zone. Sub Unit One had a detachment here. This Detachment received all of its vital supplies from the Sub
Unit one, 3rd Detachment in Dong Ha. This sign was placed at the entrance to the outpost.

Entrance to the Sub Unit One, Third (3rd) Detachment
in the Dong Ha Combat Base near the Demilitarized
Zone.

Courier runs from Dong Ha to Danang sometimes used
this form of transportation.

Early version of the Huey helicopter lands near the
perimeter of the Third Detachment in the Dong Ha
combat base.

C-130 Hercules departs from the Danang air terminal.
mission unknown.

Damaged C-130 Hercules lands at the short run airfield in
Phu Bai. Marine Support Bn had a company there at one
time.

The Third Marine Division ammo dump explodes under
a direct enemy artillery hit. Enemy gunners were generally
located above the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two
countries.Photo was taken in 1968.

Puff the Magic Dragon works out on an enemy target
near the Dong Ha combat base. The venerable AC 47D gunship when called for support would deliver a lethal and ferocious reponse to enemy incursions. The aircraft was
armed with three 7.62 mm gatling guns that were capable of shooting 100 rounds each per second. When all three
guns were firing, 6000 rounds were spewed at a target each minute.