South Vietnam tour 1968-69 Photo Gallery by David Parsley at pbase.com

South Vietnam tour 1968-69

I served in South Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance officer with the 605th Trans. Company ADS (Aircraft Direct Support), from November 1968 to November 1969. . These photos were taken during this time. They represent what I saw. Most of the color photos were taken as slides using my Canon FT-QL purchased in South Vietnam in 1968. I copied them to digital using my Fuji S602Z with my old Canon slide adapter attached. . These slides were in rough shape when I converted them to digital. two years ago. I apologize for the condition of these photos, but they are all that I have. *

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SupplySgt&Clerk	Supply EM	Supply section BBQ	standing after heavy rain	Vung Tau Beach
Vung Tau R&R center	Working Girls Vungtau	605th Hanger	Truck convoy	VietnamLadiesHats.jpg
Me with UH1-H	Woman & Child	SheridanTanks	Tanks front Gate	Carl Press & Sam Newby
BrokeUH1.jpg	receiving an Air Medal	605th Officers lounge	Cpt. Alvie J. Ledford

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David D Hansen		19-Jul-2021 11:34
Swiftboaat 1968/1969 from Luck Wis

Del Lake		25-Jan-2021 04:16
1968 - 1969 539th, in hooch with R Braff & D Miller did a little of everything.

joseph horton		20-Aug-2020 00:52
I WAS WITH 7/1 CAV AT VIHNLONG FROM 1968 TO 1970 I WAS A 50 GUNNER ON THE BACK OF JEEP JOHNNY LEE

FRANK POMP POMPUTIUS		09-Feb-2020 19:04
Frank Pomp Pomputius Pennsylvania Co D 15 Trans Bn Phu Loi Dec 1968 to Dec 1969 First Cav Div Need help with claim in Quan Loi B troop first of the ninth when over runned on May 12 1969. Working on Aircraft. 814 536-1017 Johnstown, Pa 15902 THANK-YOU MUCH

Ralph Boeckers		05-Dec-2019 00:30
Was with the 1st Air Cav, Co A, 15th TC aircraft maintenance, 1969 to 1971, right next to Darkhorse, across from the control tower, Served as a crewchief on a Huey. Flew all kinds of missions

Guest		16-Nov-2019 16:41
HI iTS 50 PLUS YEARS FROM 1969 AND A BIG WELCOME HOME PAST DO TO US FROM US TO EACH OTHER. I HOPE A LOT OF US ARE STILL HERE TO ENJOY THAT WE HAVE COME THE DISTANCE I ALSO HOPE WE ARE HEALTHY WITH OUR FAMILIES ARE ALSO HERE WITH US. ALL EN JOY OUR 2019 VETERANS DAY.TO THE OLD CAPT. CARROT THINKING ABOUT OLD TIMES AT SUMMER CAMP AT THE 605TH. JOCKO MAYOR OF PHU LOI 68/69. ( IRWIN JACOBOWITZ)

Bob Loner		23-Jun-2019 18:03
I'm as AF Vietnam Vet who lost my cousin, Donald E Weitz on March 14, 1968. He was an RTO in 1st, BN 26th Inf I believe. His last letter home was March 5th. Anyone out there know him or have any additional information about him/photos anything. Thank you all for your service. bloner12@gmail.com

Fran Rael		17-Jan-2019 22:16
Thank you so much for this website, we were totally thrilled to see my father’s picture on your website. My father SSG William R Welsh sadly passed away in 2015, we miss him dearly. Our family would like to thank you so very much for sharing your experiences in Vietnam and sharing the wonderful pictures! Thank for your service to this country! God bless you thanks Fran

Guest		13-Jan-2019 07:35
Robert Welsh, 26 down on left supply Sargent and clerk. Sargent First Class William R Welsh is my dad. I found a ADS 605th Trans CO patch in my dads things and looked it up on the net and was surprised and happy to find this with his photo. It’s been 3 plus yrlrats that he passed away and I miss him so much. Thank for posting these photos. God bless you all .

Guest		13-Jan-2019 07:28
Robert Welsh, photo 26 down on the left supply Sargent and clerk. Sargent William R Welsh is my father. I found a ADS 605th Trans CO patch in my dads things and looked it up on the net and found this. I was amazed and happy to se my dads photo it’s been 3 plus years that he pass away and I miss him so much

Chris Ogle		26-Nov-2018 03:23
ROBERT OGLE / Dean Fixers = Anyone remember him? He's my dad and want to know more about him. I hope this reaches out to someone that could shed ANY light. So hard to find info. Thanks so much!!

Chris Ogle		26-Nov-2018 03:22
Dean Fixers, Robert Ogle. Anyone remember him? He's my Dad and want to know more about him. PLEASE let me know!

Guest		25-Nov-2018 17:02
I was Air Force 303rd MMS worked in Bomb dump 67,68

BRUCE NEATHER		04-Oct-2018 06:45
I WAS IN PHU LOI FROM 68-69 701ST MAINT BATLN CO E THEN WORKED AS A CONTRACTER FROM 1970-1975.

Guest		04-Oct-2018 06:43
BRUCE HEATHER I WAS IN THE ARMY AT PHU LOI 68-69 701ST MAINT BATLN E CO THEN CAME BACK AS A CONTRACTOR FROM 1970-75. ANYBODY OUT THERE WORK FOR NHA OR LSI DURING THIS PERIOD?

SEParker		12-Jun-2018 21:55
Stationed with 82nd A Co.Jan-Dec 69. There were a few incoming rockets, couple accidents with grenades, couple C Co. guys drowned on a hot day in rock pit. I was with Finance office by day, we took our turns guarding inside perimeter, HQ, offices at night. Aviation groups, Rangers patrol outside perimeter.. Were herbicides, sprays used inside Phu Loi ? I do not remember much vegetation or mosquitoes. Thanks for pictures

Guest		07-Feb-2018 03:47
Jim Rafferty I was witness to your helicopter landing without a tail rotor.The pilot was a young captain

Guest		07-Feb-2018 03:45
to Jim Rafferty PHU KOI I witnessed your helicopter landing without a tail

Carl Easley		24-Jan-2018 20:06
I was with the 261st Tran. Co. in Long Binh in 1968,got there in Jan. just before Tet. I drove a 5 ton hauled ammo mostly. I ended my tour in Oct. 68 as my 2 years was up.

Mike Hebert		20-Dec-2017 02:39
Hello David: I'm writing a novel about my tour in Vietnam (1969-70) and would love to use some of your generic photos (Saigon street scenes, houses, etc). So far I have 300 pages but I need photos! I will gladly credit you and send you a copy of the book. Thank you, Mike Hebert (SP-4) 458th Transportation Co.

Doug McArthur		09-Dec-2017 20:14
I was in the LSI Assessment and Recovery crew during 1968 and early '69 until they decided it was getting a little too 'hot' for us civilians at Phu Loi and moved the bunch of us to Bien Hoa. After all that work we did building our hootches and bomb shelter. When a Huey or Loach went down in the jungle we went out in a Huey to assess the condition and determine if it could be saved and rebuilt. If it could they called in a Chinook to haul it back to Phu Loi. If it couldn't, we would salvage anything worth saving and the GIs would blow it up so the the VC couldn't use anything from it. I saw a lot of hootches in and around Phu Loi with Olive Drab aluminum roofs. I sure would like to hear from my hootch-mate Jack Boettcher or any of the other Phu Loi LSI guys. I don't think there are many of us left. We had some pretty wild poker games back then.

Frank Junkin		04-Nov-2017 20:42
Dian - I served at Camp Holloway in the 344th ASD (Airfield Support Detachment) as an Air Traffic Controller from November 1968 to November 1969. I do not remember an outfit called the 344th ADD. Tom Gordon - I didn't realize the army had 2 x 344th ASD companies in country at the same time. One in Pleiku, Camp Holloway and one in Pho Loi. Interesting

Guest		01-Nov-2017 06:26
Still a fan of your 611 Maj Madigan ,Vinh Long, transferred from 765 Trans Bn, AMS GS. Where I served on his FE (as graphics 81c) team, 68mar . Thank you David P. for the good memory refresher. Welcome home & peace brother. Wil

robert schelling		17-Oct-2017 21:10
Looking for men in the 605th Trans. Co. from 65-66

Guest		01-Oct-2017 04:52
I'm looking for any info on Eric (Rick) Allen Bosch C troop,7th sqd 1calvery1 aviation usarv

Med		01-Oct-2017 04:50
I'm looking for any info on Eric ( Rick ) Allen Bosch only info I have is he was with c troop 7 the squadron 1st Calvert 1s

Lewis Faith		27-Sep-2017 16:47
I was with LSI and worked with the 611th Tech supply company in Vinh Long in 1968. I remember Captain Daley the Executive officer. My memory has faded over the years but it was a heck of an adventure

gary roy chaffin		22-Sep-2017 02:19
I served with the B battery 2nd battalion 13th artillery 23rd artillery group in Phu Loi from January 1 to October 1969. I would like to hear from anyone who was there during that time frame

Bill Dinwiddie		16-Aug-2017 06:14
Brings back memories, I was NCOIC of the 257th Med Det.(DS) at Phu Loi base camp mid '67 to early '69, SPC 5, retired as SFC in '81. A Dr. from the 5th ARVN Inf. Div. was my best friend for years. He became an LTC and Cdr of the Dental Service for South Viet Nam. My second tour was at 39th Med Det in Ahn Khe and Pleiku (71st Evac. Hosp.) my second tour in 70 - 71.

C		29-Jul-2017 21:01
Anyone remember the POL yard in vungtau ? The 1st logistics leaning shithouse was our patch. Contact me and we can share lots of memories

James		28-Jun-2017 18:39
My name is James Mullin I served with the 611th Transportation co ADS from Jan 9 1968 to January 8 1969 the guys in the 611th called me NAP , I worked in the 611th warehouse, my first couple of months or so there I worked in Company Headquarters as the company records clerk. If anyone knows of any men who were in the 611th from 1968 to 1970 please get in touch at samjammull@aol.com I also served with the 259th S&S Detachment in Vung Tau my second tour of duty from July 4 1969 to June 1 1970 where I was injured in a truck accident about a mile away from Bearcat Fire Base

MARK COPELAND		09-Apr-2017 21:04
Iwas at Long Binh 821st. Material supply 501st Field Depot from Feb.67 to April 68.

Guest		26-Mar-2017 18:56
I found a zippo lighter in some of my mother's old stuff. Stamped on the front of the Zippo is the 605th trans Co emblem and Phil Lol Vietnam. Tami 478 538 1767

Douglas Gibson		28-Feb-2017 17:34
CE Long Than North 69-70 with 2nd Signal Gp Avn Det.....700 flt hrs.......

Larry Sherwin		21-Feb-2017 18:34
Send any info you have

Larry Sherwin		21-Feb-2017 18:33
I am looking for Larry Terrel, Sgt Tengan, and Captain Lee P. Kimple.......Larry Sherwin....served with them in Viet Nam from m1969-1970....Long Bin, USARV Headquarters......if you know their whereabouts call me at (217) 697-5445.... Saigon Kid

Guest		15-Feb-2017 21:13
David Do you remember a cpt kranz fron the 605th I was the door gunner on pasesetter6

Guest		10-Feb-2017 21:05
Looking for Joseph Wilber haroldheikes@yahoo.com

Guest		10-Feb-2017 18:33
Harold Heikes want get in touch with Joseph Wilber From Pipesmoke

1SG P. Newton		11-Jan-2017 21:17
Does anyone remember Sgt. Ruff 68-69

Ray Frazier IV		16-Dec-2016 07:30
Hello, im looking for anyone who may have served with my grandfather Raymond Frazier in vinh long vietnam with the 1st air cav, d company 69-70.

Ray Frazier IV		16-Dec-2016 07:27
Hello, im looking for anyone who may served in vinh long vietnam with my grandfather Raymond Frazier in 1969-1970. He was with d company, first air cav. He is looking for people he may have served with. Completed basic training at ft jackson south carolina. Thanks

Theodore W. F		05-Dec-2016 23:22
Hello, did anyone know Sgt. Bob A. Farcasin. He was my brother and served with the 611th from 68 to 70, I believe. Recently, he perished. He was very tight lipped about the war and; thus, his history died with him. However, he was a fabulous human being in civilian life and will be missed by many. Thank you, and Merry Christmas, Ted W.F.

chris		12-Nov-2016 13:43
GUEST Did anyone know Philip Norris 611 Transport. Served Vietnam 1968 1969

Evan Balasuriya		29-Oct-2016 20:13
I am searching for whereabouts of Sgt John Higgins or Riggins, though I an not sure of his last name. Big John was the Club Custodian at Long Binh base in Saigon where my rock band Savages from Sri Lanka performed several times. I read Big John was arrested for bribery and corruption and was imprisoned around 1970. Is this true and is Big John still alive and well. Thanks for the help locating big John in advance.

Evan Balasuriya		29-Oct-2016 20:06
I was an entertainer in 1967 and 1968 in almost all the based in South Vietnam with a Sri Lankan band name Savages and a beautiful female singer. We performed at Long Binh Saigon several times where the club Custodian was Sgt John aka big John. Read while ago he was imprisoned for bribe and corrupti I n. Could anyone knows if this is true and if Big John still alive and well??

Larin Beshears		07-Sep-2016 22:41
I work with a man who is looking for a serviceman who served with the 147th at Vung Tau in 1969-1970 or so. His name is Hung Tran and he was probably 5 or 6 at the time. He and his sister did some work for the servicemen. He remembers fondly an NCO named Ronald Thomas who I believe was a "labor NCO". I am trying to help Mr. Tran make contact. Any ideas?

John Gillespie		07-Sep-2016 17:53
I was with the 165th at Phu loi in 70 and 71 great pictures. .

Amber		16-Aug-2016 21:02
Anyone 340th ADD ? Please email me. Thanks

Barry Campbell		04-Aug-2016 04:10
I was wondering how much interest there would be in a reunion of those who were stationed at Phu Loi?

Barry Campbell		04-Aug-2016 04:08
It would be nice to set up a reunion of all who were at Phu Loi. How much interest would there be

Ken Coe		19-Jul-2016 21:25
Dave, Impressive site. I served Jul. 66 till Apr67 with the 1st. Cav.as an OV-1 crew chief. I am hoping to find someone on your site that knew a James B.L.(Brian Lawerance) Makin. He was KIA in a rocket mortor attack on Mar.14 1968 (his birthday). He was an Englishman and not yet a citizen of the US but on permanent visa so to evade the infantry enlisted for aviation maintainence. We were in fixed wing school at Ft. Rucker together. I went to Ft. Hood he went to Ft. Hoochie coochie Ariz.. I have no idea how to spell Huachuca but will give it a shot. Just trying to get some info on an old buddyand his time in Phu Loi. I am assuming there were OV-1s at Phu Loi. Thanks for any help you can get me. Your site is VERY impressive. Thanks very much and Welcome Home Brother Ken Coe

Ken Coe		19-Jul-2016 21:04
Dave, Found your site yesterday and had to come back today. I was an OV-1 crew chief 1st Cav. Jul.66 till Apr. 67. I had a very good friend James B.L. (Brian Lawerance) Makin who was KIA March 14 1968 at Phu Loi. I assume you had OV-1s there at that time. Am wondering if anyone on your site would have any info about James they would share with me. James was a small English man and not yet a US citizen. Enlisted to try and stay out of the infantry. In civilian life he was a sports car mechanic in Charleston South Carolina. ANY info on James time at Phu Loi would be greatly appreciated. Ken Coe

tony fernandez		13-Jul-2016 02:39
I'm looking for luis fernandez served 1968 1969 blue spader

Ken Clark		06-Jul-2016 19:09
I remember you David. I was a mechanic in the engine shop. Performed hot end inspections, engine R&Rs, fuel control installation and rigging, etc. Performed most of the vibration checks, so I most likely flew with you.

Ken Clark		06-Jul-2016 19:06
I remember you Dave. I was assigned to the engine shop. Did hot end inspections, engine R&Rs and most of the Vibration checks. Most like have flown with you. Ken Clark

Van Taylor		13-May-2016 03:14
I was with the 610 Maintenance Battalion from Dec 69-Nov 70. I was in the recovery unit on the M88.

Guest		10-May-2016 02:40
If anyone visited the La roche Noir French restaurant in Vung Tau during your r&r please email me at xojamiesuexo@gmail.com. My family owned that restaurant.

Byron Clifton		28-Apr-2016 21:46
I was re-assigned from Phu Bai to Phu Loi in Jan 1972. Upon arrival I was told Avionics was over strength and no room for me. I had to sleep in the end of a large building, mostly collapsed from a recent rocket attack, on a wire bed and no bedding or pillow. After about a week I was given the end of a barracks, with a monkey chained directly above me, and some bedding and a pillow. Basically was out processed there for about a month, to Long Binh for final out processing and a freedom bird ride home. I returned to Vietnam 2002 -2004 and mostly worked oil and gas service company in Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh. One day I hired a moped from Saigon to Cu Chi Tunnels Memorial and shot one of our 50 cal's for a dollar a round. I got the impression that somehow we actually won that war in very strange ways. Anyhow welcome home brothers and I appreciate this site.

Guest		27-Apr-2016 05:17
ROGER GRANLUND I WAS AT 605TH 1966 TO 1967 I DROVE SEMI AND HAULED AIRCRAFT PARTS

Daniel Garrett		11-Apr-2016 02:29
Dear friends does any one have any pictures of Woodhays Ohio State football Co USO that was in vung Tau Vietnam I baked him a cake for his Birthday and need any pictures 1967 to 68 Thanks SP- 7 D Garrett e mail is garrett7121@msn.com

David Miller		22-Mar-2016 23:18
I ALSO ARRIVED IN COUNTRY AT VUNG TAU WITH THE 388TH EARLY 1967 ON THE MSTS GORDON. ENDED UP SPENDING TIME WITH THE 330TH AIRCRAFT RECOVERY SECTION WITH DON HARTLY, 2 TOURS WITH B TROOP 3/17TH AIR AND ALSO ONE TOUR AS MG HOLLINGSWORTH'S CREW CHIEF AT III HEADQUARTERS.

Dian		21-Jan-2016 15:26
Does anyone know anything of a 344th ADD unit that was stationed at Camp Holloway? Supposedly my brother was with this unit. My brother, Ronald Keith Jones from Arkansas, did two tours with this unit during 1969 processing out on the 13th of Apr 1972 only to lose his live 16 days later in a car wreck. Does anyone remember #1 - if there was, in fact, a 344th ADD unit and #2 - what their mission was? Most importantly, does anyone remember a Keith Jones? Conversation within the family has him as a door gunner and I want to know for sure or ANYTHING about him. I know this is a long shot and I do want to thank any and everyone just for reading this post. Dian

Guest		07-Jan-2016 17:53
I was with the 85th. ORD. Co. 4th. DS. Plt. At Phu Loi. Are plt. Supported the 1st Div. from 1965 / 1966 nick.tinney@gmail.com junction city ks

Teddy Adams		27-Dec-2015 18:52
I served Aug 68 to Aug 68 in Phu Loi with A company 1st Aviation Battalion 1st Inf Div as maintenance test pilot. I scrounged parts from both 539th and 605th to keep em flying. Ted Adams CWO3 US Army retired

Viviana		01-Dec-2015 10:19
I found letters from a Private Donald E. Weitz from the 1/26. He was KIA on March 14th, 1968. In a letter dated March 5th, 1968, he writes, "Today we're moving out to Phu Loi. We'll be there for six days..." If anybody knew of him or has any information please contact me at vivianajanssen3@gmail.com. Thank You!

Guest		01-Dec-2015 10:15
I found letters from Private Donald E. Weitz who was killed in action on March 14th, 1968. In a later dated March 5, 1968, he writes, "Today we're moving out to Phu Loi. We'll be there six days..." He was in 1/26. Did anyone know him? If so, please contact me at vivianajanssen3@gmail.com

Robert Watson		11-Nov-2015 07:40
I served with the 120th AHC in Long binh, Vietnam from August 68 to Apr 69. I was a crew chief on a UHI-D, with a door gunner named Hatch, from Las Vegas. Before that I was with the 222 CAB, as a door gunner, UHI-D in Vung Tau, and before that the 135th AHC as a door gunner. 135th moved to blackhawk. I served in Vietnam from Oct.67 to Apr. 69

Guest		04-Nov-2015 19:07
My brother, Eric G. Youngs, served as an army air traffic controller at Long Binh Vietnam. I was a teenager then,and I can't recall the year exactly that my brother was there. It had to be sometime between 1969 and 1970, possibly. Eric is 66 years old now. If there is any out there who knew him in the Vietnam War, would you please get in touch with me? It would mean so much to me. My name is Deborah Youngs. My email address is : dyoungs53@hotmail.com. My phone number is : ( 618 ) 499-3012.

Dan Hanley		01-Oct-2015 21:10
Loved your Phu Loi photos, have some myself from 66-67 still tent city. Also photos of Saigon, Phu loi village, various 1st inf div bases, hueys, equipt etc. My favorite photo is of huey instrument panel, altimeter reads 0. Actual altitude 10,000 ft directly above Phu loi. Pilot contacted Phu loi tower for landing, tower replied "not on scope", pilot's reply "Look up". Remember waving to passing 707. Really cold w/ the door open. Served w/ A Co 1st Avn Bn 1st Inf Div as door gunner at Phu Loi

Larry Jones		25-Sep-2015 22:44
I wis in the 241st Transportation Co (Depot) Qui Nhon from Sept 69 to Sept 70. We were part to the 34th General Support Group. Those are some great photos. Thanks for sharing.

Jim Rafferty		20-Jul-2015 07:34
David, I was wondering if you might recall an incident when the soundproofing from around the transmission housing took out the tail rotor of a UH-1D on a test flight. I was the repairman that went on that flight. I had started to climb back to snap the soundproofing back in place when it went out the cargo door. I don't remember the pilot that day, but he made a great landing on the wet grass. Jim

Howard Riser		22-Jun-2015 05:36
Great site. Iwas with the 128th guns in '69 to '71, two tours. We were across the street from you. Great picture of the base, I could see our whole company area. Welcome home.

Larry Fales		01-Feb-2015 16:32
Served in the 605th until we closed down. Commanded by Maj. Jack Spisack, I was the XO and me and Cpt. Tuck Johnson flew the last ch47 Hangar queen (Tail #19092 to H3.

Kathy		25-Jan-2015 06:42
Hi, I'm looking for a Grant Campbell who was stationed in Vung Tau during 1967-1968. He met my Aunt who worked at the bar in Vung Tau. He doesn't know that he has a daughter, but she was born January 1969 and she is looking for her biological father. My Aunt's name is Lien Nguyen. I'm not sure which division he served in, but if anyone has information please contact me at knguyen109@gmail.com. Thank you!

Guest		11-Jan-2015 06:15
Liked the steam bath at phu loi The ladies would walk on your back. I was 18 an ready for a long year in choppers all over 3 corp.

Guest		11-Jan-2015 05:30
Phu loi had the best steam bath and girls to walk on your back than any other I can remember.

Kenneth Williams		03-Jan-2015 17:10
Served with 605th, DS unit from Oct 68 to Oct 69. Crew chief for Pacesetter 6 and worked with float aircraft for units supported. guidon barrier in 605th unit photo.

Thomas Kerr		27-Nov-2014 23:36
My name is Thomas Kerr, served with 611th TC, recovery 68-69 looking for anyone who flew with us. I know one of the pilots was killed in an accident in Washington state.

joseph wilbur		21-Oct-2014 11:28
My name is Joseph Wilbur.served with Pipesmoke 69 and 70.Aka Willy

Guest		21-Oct-2014 11:25
My name is Joseph Wilbur and was with Pipesmoke 69 and 70.Looking for old comrads that I served with.Aka Willy

hOWARD kING		02-Oct-2014 21:46
I served with the 330th Vung Tau april 64 april 65 I was aprop& rotor tech. My name is Howard King . Wehad some good times at the beach along with the long hours of hard work . Would like to talk to any one that was there at the same time. I have found Doug [ TEX ]bURGETTE

LARRY SHERWIN		23-Sep-2014 16:16
I would like to make contact with LEE P.KIMPLE, A CXaptain at USARV in Long Bin. AS well as Sargeant Tengan and Larry Terrel whom I served with there, and they will remember me as we hung out together whenever we could in Saigon.

Alexander Kazakov		25-Aug-2014 05:06
Excellent gallery! V

Al Shields		22-Aug-2014 16:03
Tomahawk from next door. Used to slip into your showers when we were out of hot water. Rotor blade bridge to cross the ditch. Al Shields 128th 6/67 to 6/68 MOS 67n20 CE. 67n2f DG.

Guest		01-Aug-2014 03:37
HI my name is Jim ALLEN. i WAS IN THE 605 from Dec. 68 thru July 70. Lots of memories on these pages. I still have my my Sustainer yearbook somewhere here in my home.

Guest		03-Jul-2014 17:10
Barry Campbell, Thanks Dave for the pictures. They bring back memories of the 605th and Pipesmoke. It is nice to see things all this time later from someone else's camera and perspective. I hope that you are doing well. And that all us who survived Pipesmoke are doing well.

Kim		06-Jun-2014 16:43
Hi my name is Kim , I am looking for my father he was a major he at MACV Vinh long anh also he spoke vietnames very good

DALLAS BAYER		27-May-2014 01:29
I was at Phu loi all of 1971 worked as a aircraft electrician on the flight line. It was a long time ago and my memory is failing. My best friend was Mark Brindle, neve saw him after 1973....God Bless America and all Vets!

robert wheeler		30-Apr-2014 21:19
thanks for that picture members of the 605th i remember when it was taken but i don't ever remember seeing it i don't remember you but i remember going to a school to work for the day we didn't do a whole lot of work as i remember but we got off base for the day i worked (i use the term loosely) in the hanger in the machine shop i was a 44e20 i was in the maintenance platoon i was friends with a guy named bill pepin and irwin(jacko) jacobawitz i was with the 605th from sept 68 to sept 69

Jerry Lawler		28-Apr-2014 17:08
Great pics David, I don't think we ever crossed paths but I was a small arms spec at HHC 520th trans Arms room in 1968 to 1969. Thanks again for the great site.

F Barone		16-Apr-2014 10:44
Thank you again for this wonderful site and to all who served, Thank you!! In response to T. Furst post regarding agent orange in III Corps. I was at Phu Loi Mar 68-April 69 and remember the periodic spraying (it wasn't suppose to hurt you). Its a fact that in '68-69 the heaviest concentration of agent orange was dropped in III Corps. The VA is a hassle but if your affected you deserve compensation.

Kim		08-Apr-2014 00:27
Hi my is Kim I am looking for father he was a major he worked at macv vinh long viet nam he came to the US 1968 he spoke viet namese very we'll I think he had my picture

Kim		08-Apr-2014 00:19
Hi I am looking for father he was major he worked at macv vinh long he spoke viet namese very we'll he came to the US 1968 had my picture my email rickybui09@charter.net

Guest		03-Apr-2014 19:21
I'm looking for anyone who knew Ernest Wayne Underwood (Jayhawk) UH-1 Pilot in 68-70. I need help finding Friends and Comrades. Please contact me at cboydu@gmail.com. Thanks

Hubert Ruff		30-Mar-2014 15:17
I was with the 605th on my second tour in VN from Jan 69 to end of Aug 69. I was 68F20 and also worked at our EM club as a bouncer. Free beer!! Hubert Ruff hpruff@yahoo.com

Guest		24-Mar-2014 16:06
I was in Phu Loi March 68- Jan-69 as aircraft electrician. remember Barry Campbell and Ed Gundrum and another in shop we called Toby. Now retired banker living in Arkansas. Danny Fitzpatrick

Guest		15-Mar-2014 22:42
tom furst furst48@gmail.com any questions

TOM FURST		15-Mar-2014 22:37
DAVID I WAS IN PHU LOI APR 68 JULY 69 A & D JUNGLE BTRY 2/13 ARTY 23GRP WE WERE ON THE NORTHWEST PERIMETER JUST NORTH OF THE 82ND LRRP'S COMPOUND. I DID';NT SPEND MUCH TIME THERE WE WERE IN THE FIELD ALOT. I JUST WANT TO TELL EVERYONE WHO WAS IN VN ESPESIALY IIICORP TO GET AN AGENT ORGANGE TEST AT VA HOSP FREE. I HAD BEEN HOME 40 YRS WHEN I GOT VERY SICK, CANCER MULTIPLE MYELOMA ABLOOD CANCER THEY FOUND DIOXIN FROM AGENT ORANGE. NO CURE BUT STEM CELL TRANSPLANT BOUGHT ME SOMETIME. TOM FURST

Guest		11-Mar-2014 04:17
I was at the 605th S&T July to July of 70 & 71 68 H20 hydraulic repair on huey and cobras. These pictures bring back memories. Thanks Guys and Gals for a job WELL DONE!!! Later Brothers! Orlando "Porky" Lizcano

david lawrence		01-Mar-2014 18:35
any one with "pipesmoke" or have memory of who retreived UH-1H 66-16952 2nd BDG HQ co chopper... c/c for 1/5 Cav with LTC Robert Runkle on board .. shot down 4-4-68 opperation Pegasus after leaving LZ Stud for LZ Wharton... between LZ Thor and Khe Sahn..directly on route 9.... .Quang Tri

Jim Rochelle		11-Feb-2014 20:30
Dennis Edwards, I was also in the 34th Eng 69-70. My name is Jim Rochelle. I was a draftsman.

Janet Spann		30-Jan-2014 22:22
My husband was in Pipesmoke recovery in 1968-69. He was a crew chief gunner. He is looking for a guy named Eric Weaver who stepped on a mine during a mission and lost his foot. They were in a rice paddy picking up a downed chopper. He was medivaced out and he never heard of him again Please contact me at spannman_7@msn.com if you have any information.

MARSHA ROSENBERG		29-Jan-2014 03:56
MARSHA BRANHAM ROSENBERG. I am looking for any one who might have served with my Uncle PFC JAMES JEROME BRANHAM, he was killed Aug 12 1969 in DANG PROVIDENCE. If you have any memories or pictures of him you could share with me, I would be so grateful THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

tony mendyk		24-Jan-2014 21:09
24th I Cor 68-69 SJA Office looking for buddies

Marvin Williams		23-Jan-2014 15:06
I am looking for the location of the 173 Abn. during the 66/67 time frame. Also the base camp for the the LRRP during the same time frame. My older brother was their. I was locater at Chu Chi with the 25th Inf

Denise Tran		23-Jan-2014 07:44
I am looking for my biological grandfather who was stationed in Vung Tau/Long Binh area in 1968-9. He knew my grandmother, Qua Ho, who gave birth to my mother in 1970. He asked her to come back to America with him, but she declined because she had to take care of her mother. Please respond with any information. I do not know his name except it possibly starts with S and is a short name. I also know that he is white. Thank you!

george horvath		22-Jan-2014 00:04
Would like to get in touch with the anyone who served in 720MP CO CAN THO VIET NAM I WAS IN CHARGE OF RADIO TELETYPE AND GETTING MOVIES FOR OUR CLUB WITH KEN

Cindy Durning		18-Jan-2014 21:23
Im looking for anyone that was in Viet Nam in 1968 - 1969 who may of served with my husband in the Army 4th infantry division. His name is John Durning, I am looking for some pictures of him and his buddies.

Guest		13-Jan-2014 03:14
611TH TRANS CO VINHLONG FEB.1968 SP/4 ASPHOLM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHOE REMBERS THE TIMES

Guest		08-Jan-2014 16:59
My grandfather doug boyette served in the 120th transportation company army looking for any survivors please email me at devan4pt0@yahoo.com

Loren Kennedy		09-Dec-2013 16:40
I was with the 128th from Feb. 1968 to Feb 1969 worked in the engine shop night shift.

Bruce Lagomarsino		22-Nov-2013 16:36
I was in the 605th from June of '66 to June '67. We were still living in tents. The Army was not my best, I was drafted after failing college. Went back to school after Viet Nam, picked up a Master's in Government. Surprisingly, Vietnam did change me. Many good friends, I wish I would have kept in touch. I do remember going from Saigon to camp on a motorcycle I had bought, travel back alone, a little scared...

Peter Kirkup		17-Nov-2013 00:42
Wonderful website! I am a teacher on Long Island and I collect aviation uniforms. I have a first model Nam jungle jacket with the 611th patch and Captains rank. it has the initials URV on the inside but the name tape is missing. Anyone know a pilot with the initials URV? I would love to preserve his name with his jacket. Thank you all for your bravery and service to this great country. Sincerely Pete Kirkup

Frank (Jim) Brandt		12-Nov-2013 20:09
This if Frank Brandt, I was stationed with the 277th (504th) Security Company (Military Police) in 68-69. Our company area was down the hill from USARV Hq's and our partrol area(s) was the main supply depot and also the perimeter area adjacent to the ammo dump.

Van		21-Sep-2013 20:12
Nguyet Tran and Vu Tran are looking for their partner and biological father ,Simon of the U.S Army detached to MACV Command in Vietnam. Sgt Simon arrived in Vietnam in 1964 to 1966 and worked for the 1st Reconnaissance Company of the 1st ARVN Division Station at Phu Bai, Phu Loi ,Hue Citadel, Vietnam until 1966. If you hear anything from Simon, or know his current whereabouts, please contact me at:vananh.bilynsky@yahoo.com

LACY LAMARR (Lucky) SILCOX		13-Sep-2013 14:27
Looking to connect with troops I served with 1964-1965 611th Transportation co. Vung Tau I was an Aviation Electrician.

LACY LAMARR (Lucky) SILCOX		13-Sep-2013 14:27
Looking to connect with troops I served with 1964-1965 611th Transportation co. Vung Tau I was an Aviation Electrician.

Tom Gordon		18-Aug-2013 12:09
Served in 344th ASD Phu loi Aug 68 - Nov 69. I was the Airfield & Tower maintenance guy. Our unit consisted of the Air Traffic Controllers & Fire Dept. Reading all those Company names that I had forgotten was nice. Tom Gordon

Hubert Ruff		16-Aug-2013 20:37
I was in Phu Loi 605th January 69 to August 69 for my second tour in Viet Nam. Aircraft Electrician and also worked nights at the EM club as a bouncer

john brennan		09-Aug-2013 15:01
Pre-sale orders are now being taken by the author of VIETNAM WAR HELICOPTER ART, VOL 2 (Stackpole Books). The book is set for release on February 1st, 2014. Signed copies are available by check or PayPal for $24 which includes free shipping. PayPal however requires $1.00 additional fee. Also available for sale are U.S. ARMY HELICOPTER NAMES IN VIETNAM ($28.00) and VIETNAM WAR HELICOPTER ART, VOL 1 ($25.00). Orders by check are to be made payable to: John Brennan @ 17355 Via Annette, San Lorenzo, CA 94580. Thank you, John Brennan, former SP5, 114th AHC, 1970-71, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta

joe		01-Aug-2013 22:55
120th train co long binh and cantho jan 1968 to jan1969 any one out there with me my good friend was john from P.A im joe manzella from n.y

Keith Robinson		22-Jul-2013 13:11
Outstanding gallery David! Thank you for your service.

Trisha Dang		16-Jun-2013 23:00
Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Trisha Dang, i am looking for my dad who served during the Vietnam War. His name is Henry Raymond Shockley (or Shockey ?) . In 1968 he served at Tan Son Nhut Non Commissioned Officer Club, in Saigon South Vietnam. He came back to the US in 1969. My mom passed away in 1978.. Thank you so much for your kindness....

Guest		29-May-2013 12:47
Armand Barrieault (CW0) ret. I was a maintenance/pilot assigned to the 605th around Aug 1970 from the 195th ASHC. I spent the remainder of my tour in the 605th working for Cpt Jim Feight (I think thats how he spelled it) and with Duane Avard CW2. Dwane took charge of the snake and even spent part of the night, in bed with it the day he was promoted to W2.

marvin smitley		23-May-2013 16:02
I was with 120th.trans. co. army 1968 long binh does anyone know me marvin smitley my friends last name was Edwards from new york

Guest		04-May-2013 19:04
Was in Phu Loi '67-'68 Pipesmoke. I saw a name Barry Campbell. Name seems familiar. I recall you were from Oregon. My name used there was Rod. Was in commo.

gretnabear		08-Feb-2013 05:07
1969 ... served w/ HQ, 34th GS Group. Their Circle 34 BOQ was located within the 3rd Fld Hospital compound. Not seen in "Saigon from the air" is H-3 to the left of where the photo was taken from; straight ahead at the intersection on the right is 3rd Fld Hosp and Circle 34 BOQ; and on the lower left just before the intersection is the H-pad used by 3rd Fld Hospital. Newport BOQ is the white 'highrise' straight ahead. Also, I believe this was taken in the flight pattern into H-3. Flew it often. Amazing what one can recall after 40 years.

Joe Jackson		30-Jan-2013 00:04
Was there many times was with the 20th eng HHC crew chief fron Bien Hoa Army base Joe Jackson

David Allen		17-Jan-2013 01:35
Was at phu loi clearing jungle on a cat D7 rome plow hit a landmine nov 68 was with first infantry division hhc engrs. Was sent to japan then to ft leonard wood army hosp dec 68 to dec 69 retired for seravice connected injuries. Anyone with info on the first infantry engrs clearing jungle around phu loi please email me at d.allen60@yahoo.com Sincerely, David Allen

Ron		13-Jan-2013 22:42
On page 3 row 2, 1st photo and row 3, 2nd photo, is my sister in-law, her name is Tinh, Tina for short. I got to Phu loi in 1969 from Ku Chi when they stood down.

Dexter Stilwell		24-Dec-2012 15:14
Merry Christmas David, and all you other guys!

Guest		10-Dec-2012 17:24
Did you now albert a marccear

charles w. howell		18-Oct-2012 20:35
i was in the 213th ashc from mar 68-mar 69 as a machinist on the chinooks. anyone who remembers me, send me an email. thanks

larry hudson		21-Sep-2012 19:55
Iwas at phulio 1965 built first tent on base with 116avn

Bob Bridwell		19-Sep-2012 15:28
Was Tower Chief at Hotel-3 (12/69-5/70) with 313th ASD (165th CAG-US Army). Your picture appears to have been taken from south of the heliport. The tower would be on the left (west) side of this picture. The heliport was home to 120th AHC, "The Deans", who flew mostly VIPs MACV/USARV; it also housed the 34th General Support Group who performed Depot and above maintenance on US Army choppers. At the 12 o'clock position, I believe is Camp Alpha, where most Army guys processed through for R&R in the southern half of RVN, Cam Rahn Bay took the northern half. Good job!

Neil Weisman		31-Jul-2012 16:28
Great photos - brings me back to Phu Loi - I was there from Aug 68 thru Aug 69 - Signal corp 1st lt., on bn staff as S2, commo ofcr, security plt ldr , liaison to An My School! - also wore the red hat with the security platoon badge. Picts of An My school were particularly interesting - I have a photo of the front of An My school hanging on my ofc wall along with a ltr from the Mr. Tinh, the Principal, thanking us for our support. The 3/4 ton truck, HQ10, in your picts parked in front of the school was the vehicle assigned to me when I was there - again - great picts , glad I found your site! (somewhere in my photo storage, I have slides of Phu loi, including An-My School)

Woody Hester		04-Jul-2012 23:36
Nice web site David. I was based in Phu Loi August 69 - August 70. 2nd Bn, 12th Arty, 23rd Arty Group, Service Battery Ammo Officer and then Battery CO. Have lost track of everyone. Some names. Paul Nickerson, Randy Wells, Len Hammer, Al Murphy, Fritas, Tucker, Nackisone, others whose names I can't remember. We were so close. Like brothers. If any of you guys are out there and see this get in touch. / Woody Hester

David Parsley		20-Jun-2012 02:07
Mark, Look closely at the photos in the Officers Club. Your dad is playing the harmonic in three of these. You should show them to him. I would like to get his email, as several of the men in the club photos are not with us any longer. David Parsley

Guest		18-Jun-2012 01:07
My name is Mark Vosel. My dad is Don Vosel. He and my mom will be 82 this year. They retired and built a home in the country about 20 miles from Ft Rucker. He still is an active cattle farmer and does not like us kids messing with his chain saw. I just got off the phone with him and he told me he remembered Lt Parsley very well.

Steve Bianco		28-Mar-2012 22:27
Steve Bianco - I was with A34thEBC in Pho Loi, Nov '68 - Feb '69 - seems like so long ago - very interesting website

L M Croft		22-Mar-2012 17:49
Transportation MOS 1LT assigned to Phoenix Program from Feb 1969 to Jan 1970 in Go Cong Province in IV Corps. Was attending Phoenix School in Vung Tau in March 1969 when enemy 122MM rockets bracketed compound and destroyed planes on the nearby airfield. When requesting location of protective bunkers, school officials replied, "This is Vung Tau, we do not need bunkers." Apparently, the VC on a nearby island did not get the message. Your pics certainly brought back memories.

Bonnie		02-Mar-2012 15:17
Was wondering if anyone knew Mac McClellan from VN Army base?

Kim Efishoff		01-Mar-2012 01:51
Kim Efishoff: A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, deployed out of Phu Loi, July '67 to July '68. Also see Dan Thompson's web site for hundreds of photos of A Troop deployment activities and personnel. You may find an old friend. Thank you for your service and welcome home, the heart-felt "welcome home" that we never received from our piers upon our return, but that we now give one another with a sense of love and sincerity. Only WE know what this means when we look into one anothers eyes and welcome one another back to the "World". Think about this when you look into that brother or sister's eyes. God Bless us all and God Bless those who never returned in body and/or mind. Never forget those brave men and women who died in the performance of the duties asked of them. And don't be too macho (man or woman) not to allow the tears to well in your eyes when you remember these selfless men and women who are truly in spirit our brothers and sistes. All who served were brave and honorable men and women by the very fact that they participated in this action, regardless of whether or not they exemplified themselves for specific acts of bravery, or whether they were overwhelmed by the self-preserving instinct to duck when fired upon. Rising in the morning, doing what was asked of us by our leaders to the best of our abilities (abilities that were different for each man and woman), living through each day, presenting one's self as a target, and doing one's best to fight when necessary was bravery enough.

Kim		01-Mar-2012 01:07
Kim Efishoff: A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, deployed out of Phu Loi July 1967 to July 1968. Also see Dan Thompson's web site for hundreds of photos of A Troop deployment and personnel. You might find some old friends. Good luck and God Bless us all. Thank you for your service, and welcom home! Never forget those who did not come home. My heart aches to think of their sacrifice. All were brave and honorable men, by there very participation alone, whether they exemplified themselves or not.

Dick T		22-Jan-2012 01:48
Was with 82nd Airborne at Phu Loi 11/68 - 7/69. Enjoyed the pictues. We took over abondoned French quonset huts when we got there. My office had a very faded red cross symbol - probably a medical facility for the French. The Japanese built the airstrip at PhuLoi during WWII.

Pat Collins		20-Jan-2012 19:18
My name is Pat Collins and I was assigned to the 165th Transportation Company (ADS) at Bien Hoa and Phu Loi in 1970. The 165th was a unit under command of the 520th Transportation Battalion (AM&S) (GS) in Phu Loi. I am the reunion coordinator for the 2012 Reunion of the 520th Transportation Battalion to be held in New Orleans, LA Aug. 1st thru Aug. 5th 2012 as guests of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association VHPA). This reunion is open to all units that were assigned or attached to the 520th Transportation Battalion. Please contact me at phuloicamp@hotmail for reunion information.

Pat Collins		20-Jan-2012 19:17
My name is Pat Collins and I was assigned to the 165th Transportation Company (ADS) at Bien Hoa and Phu Loi in 1970. The 165th was a unit under command of the 520th Transportation Battalion (AM&S) (GS) in Phu Loi. I am the reunion coordinator for the 2012 Reunion of the 520th Transportation Battalion to be held in New Orleans, LA Aug. 1st thru Aug. 5th 2012 as guests of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association VHPA). This reunion is open to all units that were assigned or attached to the 520th Transportation Battalion. Please contact me at phuloicamp@hotmail for reunion information.

Joe Samol		22-Nov-2011 17:12
Served as UH-34 crew chief with Marine HMM 361 in I Corp 67-68....returned to VN 70-71 working as LSI tech with 605th. foggy memories but remember the club and looking forward to a grilled steak and fries almost every nite. Great Pics posted.

Robert Mitchell		10-Oct-2011 22:21
I was with Class 9, 1968-1969

vietnamvetdaughter		04-Oct-2011 01:35
My father served in An Hoa, South Vietnam in the 2/11 Motor Pool in December 1968- December 1969. He was Lcpl. Dale Brown. He has asked me to try and find anyone who might have been there during this time.

Chuck Prudhomme		24-Sep-2011 16:44
Chuck Prudhomme : I was a UH1 crewchief with Pipesmoke in 68. While rigging a downed UH-1 west of Ben Cat on Oct 22 68 the CH47 was shot down. While responding to the crash in a swamp Johnson and I were hit and aircraft was damaged. I went on to flight school returning to RVN with 3/17th air cav. flew for 33 years Army/ Coast Guard/ EMS/ Fire. great site!

Roland Fowler		02-Sep-2011 01:21
i was stations in phu loi in 1967-68. i worked on the flight line.

Jeff Zito		05-Aug-2011 20:28
I flew the O-1 birddog with the 74th Reconnaissance Airplane Company in 1971 to 1972 out of Phu Loi. A great group of pilots and crew.

Ken Bruzek		16-Jul-2011 17:42
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

Ken Bruzek		16-Jul-2011 17:41
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

Guest		16-Jul-2011 17:39
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

paul conlon		02-Jul-2011 08:45
I was with the army avionics on TSN from nov 64 to June 67 & at Longh Than North W/ LSI in 68 &69. A auto accident in 1970 stopped me from going back in the army and back to Viet Nam.

DENNIS W. EDWARDS		06-Jun-2011 04:09
I SERVED WITH THE 34'TH ENGRS BN AT BEIN HOA APRIL 67- 68. DON'T EVER HEAR OF THEM BEING MENTION WONDER WHY!!!

steve		16-Mar-2011 15:10
Dave or anyone who served at Phu Loi in 1969. Can anyone give me any information of mortar, rocket, sniper or other attacks on the base during this time. I served with the 82 Airborne there. GoArmy82nd@Yahoo.com Thanks

Don (SKIP) Colborn		05-Mar-2011 04:18
Great photos. I served in Vung Tau with the 330th Transporation Co. from April 63 to April 64. Your pics sure bring back memories. Tony Larusso also served at this same time and he has a lot of pictures and a great story posted on the Viet Nam Archives site in Lubbock Texas. Thanks for the memories and thanks for taking the time to post your pictures for all to enjoy.

bud hinson		06-Jan-2011 20:38
great site - good job man o man am i confused. I started out with the 539th in mar 70 and was attached to pipesmoke flying on the hook 010 and 985. later in 70 transfered to HHC to jump over in order to slick crew and rig with pipesmoke. at some point of time i was transfered to the 165th but still attached to pipesmoke. was there in mar or april of 72 to pick up the brass and haul ass. ended up in Vung Tau for a month.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:59
Add On: I am in the unit photo in the first row kneeling the 4th. from the right.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:53
Add On: I am in the unit photo in the first row kneeling the 4th. from the right.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:43
I was with the 605th from about Feb. 1969 to early 1970 when I extended for the 128th. AHC next door to the 605th. and crewed a UH-1H for the Tomahawks for 6 months. The tour with the 605th. was my second tour and the first 6 months I trained the enlisted people to work on Hueys since when I arrived the civilians were doing almost all the maintenance. From 6 months on I was the crewchief on the company helicopter so we must have flown together. My AC was usually Cpt. Ammons I believe.

Richard Gilkey		02-Sep-2010 18:37
Correction, my memory is not quite what it use to be. I was first stationed at 520th HDQ Co. while on security platoon, then went to 539th. For some reason I have been more reflective of old times while in Vietnam. All those photos bring back a lot of memories.

Guest		30-Aug-2010 17:05
Thank you and all service people for your service...and welcome home!

Gilbert W. Jackson		12-Aug-2010 12:53
I am now in Vietnam were I just remarry, a beautiful lady here, I was here in 1967-68, I was with the First Single, at Pho Loi, I now am liveing near Saigon, OK to some HCMC but for me it all ways be Saigon, I went back to Pho Loi with my wife son, and now also mine. I been trying to see if the bunker we bulit was still there. I love to see it again, I can show some picture of Pho Loi as I was able to see it this year. any one from there in that time I love talking with you. US Army. It be number one then and to this day still is, just ask me lol "ant nother but a thing" May God Bless all my Brother's

Richard Gilkey		22-May-2010 17:50
I was stationed at the 605th my first month in country assigned to security platoon. I remember on my 4th or 5th day in country being sent to bunker on the 539th perimiter for guard duty. Had no idea what to expect, don't think I even blinked the whole 9 hours while on guard duty. After como break I was leaning against the bunker and fell asleep. I cought hell from the sgt of the guard but we were officialy of guard duty after como break. Sure didn't enjoy guard duty for 30 days. I was then stationed at the 539th for the remining tour and then some. Time in country Nov. 69 to Feb 71. I wish I could remember the names of all the great guys I worked with and guys who were on my crew. Any of you see this message please email me. Thank you for the great web site, I really like the photo of Phu Loi, it brings back a lots of memories.

Ron Lobb		17-May-2010 14:22
I served with the 605th from late Nov. 66 then transferred to the 20th Trans. some time in July or Aug. 67. They were just laying out the big hanger when I left. Alot of good guys served in the 605th at that time.

rob p		02-Apr-2010 19:52
My father served in the 605th in 1971. His name was Robert "Bob" Parkman. I'm trying to help him out with the VA and I'm looking to get in touch with his commanding officer while he was in country. From what I read his CO was Major John J. Spisak. If anybody served with my father or knows how I can get in touch with his CO that would really help us. thank you

Larry Wilson		23-Mar-2010 03:40
Redhorse/prime beef. '67-'69. Con Thien to Can Tho. Welcome home brother!!

Dexter Stilwell		12-Feb-2010 00:50
just re visited this site, since last visit I have been contacted by members of the 539th. T.C. My old platoon sgt., My XO, and others. "again I thank you for this sight" Dexter

Paul Erickson		04-Jan-2010 22:03
Correction: I lived with the 90th Replacement Battallion. Thanks.

Paul Erickson		04-Jan-2010 21:37
I worked for Pan American Airways and lived with the 99th Replacement Battallion across from USARV Headquarters in Long Binh from October 1969 through December 1969. Pan Am had a ticket office on base. I was a ticket office supervisor with several Vietnamese and Chinese-Vietnamese women reservations/ticket agents. We made flight reservations and wrote tickets in a quonset hut office for Army vets who were returning to the states via MAC flights (they could then arrive at US air bases and go immediately to civilian airports for their flights home). We also had an office at the air terminal at Bien Hoa air base. I lived in a 2x4, plywood and screen wire BOQ overlooking the cold water latrine where Vietnamese women daily burned our crap with diesel fuel. Sanitation was very smoky. There was a bunker on the opposite side of the building. The Viet Cong would lob rockets almost every night at about 3am. The first one would wake me, I started running for the bunker with the second and the third one hit just before I made it. I did that a few times before just doing a count and then going back to sleep since I knew I would never make it and they never lobbed more than three. When I left to go to Danang on our rotation, I was relieved to find the rockets only came in there every two to three weeks. It was a lot safer there! Plus in Danang I lived with the Marines where a Gunny Sargent loaned me an M-16 with three clips and a 50 caliber Grease Gun with three clips "just in case". However, the mosquitoes were the problem in my BOQ there and rifles and submachine guns just aren't effective in combating those enemies. I sometimes joke about being a "semi-vet" since I lived in a combat zone with America's Finest - our Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine vets - and experienced hostile fire with regularity. My son, who is an Air Force IP or Instructor Pilot in the T-38 (was an F-15E pilot for three years in Lakenheath, Italy (over Kosovo), in Kuwait (over Iraq) and other assignments) doesn't like it. However, I have many friends who are vets who never experienced hostile fire, so even if I was only a civilian, I share many experiences and emotions with my brothers who carried arms in Viet Nam. God bless each of you for your service and I wish you health, prosperity and peace for the rest of your lives.

billy wilson		13-Nov-2009 12:07
this is billy wilson i was in the 539th just across the street, love all the pix brings back a lot of memorys. i was in country april 67 april 68. was there for tet got hit on my birthday to feb 17th 68 got out no holes in me i now live in mineral va retired from pipefitters local

George Salenbien		12-Nov-2009 08:27
I was with the 605th from May 67 to May 68. Worked in the motor pool a couple months then in a small welding shop next to the hanger in the motor pool area. Great duty with an old civilian named T.R.Barney. All we had were torches to weld with but repaired many helicopter parts and misc. jobs for company. Lived with a great bunch of guys in what was known as the party hootch for good reason.Never liked the red hats they had us wear for awhile.Spent one month on guard duty on perimeter near tower at main entrance. I welded all the machine gun mounts in the bunker windows. I remember the Nancy Sinatra show at the entrance to the hanger and the Bob Hope show at Cu Chi. I remember well one rocket attack that hit our co. area fairly hard only to find out that it was our own fire that hit us.I have a piece of shrapnel that ripped a hole in our tent hit my mosquito net rod on my bunk bending it to a 90> angle and it layed on my bunk. It would be a pleasure to hear from anyone there at this time .Thank you for this web page and the chance to remmaniss. HAPPY VETERANS DAY 2009

Shaun Brink BRUCE BRINK		08-Nov-2009 06:21
Hi to any of you out there who were at PHU LOI in 69 and early 70's. My husband Bruce was there and was a company clerk and in charge of the helicipoter dispatch. Maybe one of you remember him? I and my sons would like to hear more about the base and that time. You can write me at summersunwoman@aol.com. Bruce died in April 2005 of a brain tumor . We know some about his time there from his stories but would like to hear more. thanks shaun

rob		02-Nov-2009 05:15
hi i have a lighter with a parachute with a tiger on the front vietnam 68 69 bien hoa and the tekst on the back : let me win your heart and mind or i,ll burn your god damn hut down kan sombody tel me hwo it belong to ??

Dexter Stilwell		09-Oct-2009 03:08
I was at Phuloi 539th trans co 1968 1969. Did some tdy at 605th was sp 5 . Might have flown with you but dont remember . The sight and the pictures are great [thank you].

frank barone		22-Aug-2009 10:54
Thanks you, this brings back alot of memories. Saw a post from Sgt Bob Beltz-610 Maint. Batt. I served in the same company at Phu Loi 1968-1969. Thanks to all who served.

Larry Crawford		24-Jul-2009 01:30
LARRY CRAWFORD Late summer 1965 I was assigned to the 605th at Ft Riley KS loaded the equipment on to railroad flat cars shipped to Galviston TX waited about 3 weeks the troops left for Oakland CA to sail to Viet Nam

Jesse Shannon		10-Jul-2009 00:07
Thanks for the photo memories. I was in the 520th Trans Bn S-3 as the Maint. Officer. My tour was a bit after yours, however I was there when a 122mm rocket destroyed the Venable Service Center. There went my Sunday waffles. "Keep 'Em Flyin". I wore one of those red hats. Thanks again.

Guest		10-Apr-2009 02:42
david great job,. my name is bob brancazio I was with the 1st inf 1st avation battalion in phu loi jan69 thru 7jan 1970,went flying with cwo wong from hawaii spent new years eve flying in a birddog.Our hut was near the air strip which always got shelled great job again and welcome home all

Richard Calmes		10-Dec-2008 15:30
This is an amazing treasure trove of memories! And mostly in color! It brought back many memories! Thank you! V

Gary Worthington		04-Dec-2008 15:21
WOW nice pictures,It's been 40 years since I saw pictures of Phu Loi.I was with the 612th trans det with the 205th Chinooks May 67 to May 68 Welcome home brother All you brothers and sisters visit our site at www.vietnambrotherhood.com.

Dave Berry		27-Nov-2008 03:18
Dave, I was a combat medic with the 1st Infantry Division in '67-'68. We owed a lot to the aviators who not only took us in, but brought us out and flew protective cover. This is a great gallery. Thanks for all that you did and for sharing your memories. Voted Best regards, Dave Berry

Barry Campbell		15-Nov-2008 02:06
Dave I was in Phu Loi from Jan 1968 to late 1969. I was a crew chief with Pipesmoke. These pictures bring back some deep memories. Thank you for sharing your part of the war. I noticed a picture in the O-club and one of my favorite pilots, Darrel Carneal.

Bob		30-Jul-2008 18:56
I was in Viet Nam 1966-67 Top Tigers/Mustangs, Bien Hoa. Second tour Phu Loi with Aviation Section, HHB, 23rd ARTY GRP, Jan 1969-70. Great job with this web site, thanks for all those brothers who served and stood up for the cause, even though it got fuzzy sometimes. I am searching for any information or how to obtain information about an accident that occured in the practice sod area along side the runway at Phu Loi Mar 5 or 9, 1969. I was transitioning into the OH-6A when my IP, who name escapes me, when he rolled the aircraft. The aircraft was destroyed, but we manages to escape with minor injuries. If you can help please contact me, Thanks.

Bud Reddington		16-Jul-2008 07:51
I WAS IN LONG BIEN FROM JULY69 -70 AT THE 185TH MAINTENANCE BATALLION WORKING IN A COMMO TEAM. THERE WAS A GREAT GROUP OF GUYS HERE AND A LOT OF MEMORIES. PEACE BROTHERS!

Tom Pawloski Sr		13-Jul-2008 23:41
I was stationed in Phu loi from May 66 to May 67 with the 213Th. I worked as a Airframe repairman. I worked at the NCO club at night.

Ed Gundrum		17-Jun-2008 18:32
Thanks for the photos. I was in Phu Loi in 1968. Landed during Tet and remember it well. Lost contact with everyone over the years. //ed g

Russ Mason		12-Jun-2008 18:06
I can see my hooch in the 605th, the "club", our shop and bunkers. I was with Avel Central mar.68-Mar.69, part of 539th (detachment) housed at 605th. Lost all my photos taken with the Minolta bought at the PhuLoi PX, which I still have..the camera...not the photos...nasty divorce. Thanks for the photos. Hello to Black Cats, Pipesmoke, Avel guys, Big Bloody One guys.Good morning Vietnam...I can still hear "specialist 4 Pat Sajack"...thanks again, David.

Leonard Charbeneau		31-Mar-2008 15:24
David, I am fillled with memories looking at all of the pics, I served at Phu Loi 4/69-4/70 in the 74th Recon Airplane Company O-1 Birddogs, I was a Crew Chief and company armorer. Thanks

Bob Cayze		19-Mar-2008 18:27
Dave, nice gallary, I was with the 213 ASHC "BlackCats" in Phu Loi Feb-68/69. Thanks

John Schier		17-Mar-2008 22:52
It's been 40 years and I still remember almost all the details of Phu Loi, I was stationed at HHB 23rd Artillery Group, 1-68 thru 5-69 we were in charge of 6 arty batallions in III Corp. We were located Just a few hundred yards south and in the middle of the runway. I have lots and lots of pictures of the area and all those cobras and hueys and the string of 5 choppers that you could see flying from dawn to dusk.

Bruce Carbone		07-Mar-2008 13:34
Served with HHC 520th Trans Bn, Nov67-Nov68. Worked in commo section, and security platoon. I got rid of my pics from Nam a long time ago. Going thru pics on this site brings back a lot of memories. Some good and some not so good, however life goes on.

Peter G.		16-Feb-2008 01:37
Hi David I was just a kid of 10 when you were in Vietnam. I would like to thank you and all the woman and men who served and, for all you/they did. Thank You.

Ralph J. Page		04-Feb-2008 02:27
David, your site has been very touching. I was in the 605TH from Oct. '71 till early 1972, I was an airframe repairman(68G20) & had previously been at Chu Lai(176th AHC) & survived typhoon Hester. I worked mostly in the Big Hanger. As Supply Sgt. Joe Scott mentioned in his message, I to was also envolved in several conveys, turning in beds,lockers,etc at Long Bien. My hooch was near the main gate, spent many nights in the gate guard tower. My first experience with a Starlight Scope was on guard in the tower. Also, I have a couple of pic's of "Slick" the python and of the repainting of the Company(?) jeep. I hope to get my pic's on the web in the near future. Wishing you the best with "your kids". Ralph Page Vietnam Vet: '70-73 Desert Storm Vet: 26 Sept 1990- 01 Aug. 1991 Retired 1993 home:Adrian,Ga.

bruce philipie		30-Jan-2008 17:03
Hi David, We must have crossed paths..... I left 605th in 12/68. I was in supply and arms specialist. Great pics of the past. Take care and welcome home!!!

K�RJ		28-Jan-2008 15:02
Hello David. Enjoyed Back-in-the-Day. I was at Qui Nhon & Bein Hoa 68-70 ERA. Civilian A/C Maintanence . Would take a Huey down to Vung Tau for Sat. nite and Back Sunday with the UH-1 Crew. Nice Web-site. Regards Gene aka www.k0rj.com ...

Bruce Reischmann		13-Jan-2008 16:49
I worked in the armament shop in the 605th from June 70 until early 71, when lots of us were transfered to the 611th. Good photographs,

John Cokos		26-Dec-2007 21:03
David: Just surfed in on a link. Great set of photo's ! Used to hit Vung Tau now and then on an ammo ship and park out off the coast line. I remember that you had to back on board before dark, the VC used Vung Tau for R&R too! I also recall that jets used to bomb the hell out of the mountain range at dusk on what seemed a daily routine. I do photo restoration work, if you have anything photo's would need any work, contact me and I'll do it at no cost. It's a labor of love ! John Cokos

John Flath		08-Dec-2007 13:25
Hi, I left Ft Hood, Tx in Feb, 1967 bound for Oakland, Ca. Boarded the Gen Gordon, and arrived off shore of Vung Tau early March, 1967. Did guard duty at Long Binh amo-dump just after it was blown up by VC. Tranferred to Pho Loi with service at Hqs & Support Co, 610th Maint Battalion through Tet Offensive in February 1968. For the time that I was at the 610th Maint Battalion, we would hear the engines of the choppers warming up in the early morning hours. A little bit later, one after the other, lines of choppers would take off, and again during the late afternoon hours, these choppers would arrive in lines again to settle down from another day of flying. I remember standing in line for the mess hall and receiving fire from never seen VC off in the tree line. I remember the frequent VC mortar attacks, and their continual attempts to damage the parked choppers. My most vivid memories of Phu Loi was viewing the few helicopter remains in the 'bone yard' when I first arrived in March of 1967. You could walk through the area then. Very disturbing was the condition of the choppers, bullet holes, and blood. There were only a half dozen chopper frames there when I first arrived. On my last day at Phu Loi, I drove by the 'bone yard' and cannot forget how many frames were stacked up like so many lifeless piles of cordwood, and how many lives were forever changed for the people and families of those who flew in those machines. Thank you for posting the pictures. I had forgotten how the place looked. The 610th Maint Battalion was located on the perimeter, probably north of the runway.

Mike Sheller		28-Nov-2007 23:10
David, thanks for some old memories. I remember Phu Loi well. Doubt I'll ever forget. My very best to you! Mike

steve schropp		23-Nov-2007 21:02
Thanks for this sight, i served 69-70-71 at the 539th in Phu loi. I was in charge of the turbine engine shop and i flew on some recovery missions with some of my buddies at pipesmoke. When the 539th stood down i was moved to the 605th but i was a few months of getting out so i worked very little, i had some pilots that would look me up because they liked the way that i rigged the choppers but that was about it. Our daughter got out my slides last year and put them on a disk and then found music that was in back them and put it in the background. I was proud to have served with so many great guys, and even lost a classmate at Phug Vinh. Again thank you.

Ross Friend		19-Nov-2007 01:02
Thanks for the pics. Old memories for sure. 147th ASH (assult support helicopter co.)out of Vung Tau 66/67. Phu Loi during opperation Junction City (lived in tents on the air field). Vung Tau beach was called "Back Beach" in my day but it looked the same. For some other good photos of VN check out the 147th hillclimber web site. I've contributed a few pics to them. Chaplain ROYCE RILEY- You remember me from Ft. Sill? rossfriend@sbcglobal.net

Cindy Nguyen		11-Nov-2007 19:35
My grandfather was a supervisor of the mess hall at the 2nd Battalion, 13th Artillery Regiment at Phu Loi during the war. He was and American and his last name was Schmid or Smith. My dad and I have been trying to search for my grandfather since 1992 when we came to America under the Amerasian program. I came across these pictures and my dad immediately recognize the familiar landmarks. I am wondering if you or anyone here have any more pictures of the units at Phu Loi or know of a way to help with my search please contact me at nguyency11@comcast.net. Thank You, Cindy

Royce Riley		16-Oct-2007 18:11
Dave: I was a Chaplain for the 11th Aviation Command the same time you were in Phu Loi. You've taken some beautiful shots. Brings back lots of memories.

Mai Linh Nguyen		13-Oct-2007 09:04
Thank you for your service to the Republic of Vietnam !

bob aills		15-Sep-2007 22:02
bob aills salina kansas last one out the gate

bobaills		15-Sep-2007 21:56
i was at phu loi 71 72 605th trans co maint. plt. drove the last duece and ahalf out of the gate when we shut it down. stayed in hootch behind mess hall they called me red tall skinny white boy

Tom Yoder		17-Aug-2007 20:08
Thanks very much for the great web site and pics of Phu Loi, I was there April 1968-April 1969, in the 128th AHC, also known as the Tomahawks. Lots of memories especially in the photos, thanks again and welcome home to all the brothers who served in Vietnam, Tom Yoder

BOB BELTZ		09-Aug-2007 14:34
Thanks for the memories Dave ! I served with the 610th Maintenance Battalion in PHU LOI from Oct 67 till May 69 .

Tom Briggs		12-Jul-2007 01:41
Dave ... thanks for your service and the fact that you made it back. You may be interested in my gallery on 1966 Vietnam:http://www.pbase.com/tombriggs/vietnam Seems like a long time ago in one sense and like yesterday in others ... your photos bring back many and varied memories. Thanks for sharing.

bernie horak		07-Jun-2007 21:47
184th avation co.-l-19 bird dogs-'66and '67-phu loi was a lot smaller then. thanks for the memories

Rob Smith		21-Apr-2007 02:45
Hi David I was based in Thu Do mout in 65 and worked at Phu Loi it was nowhere as big in those early days.Rob Smith ex RNZE

LA TOAN VINH		12-Feb-2007 19:57
Dear DAVID Do you like to see the Phu-Cuong(Binh Duong) on Jan. 2007 http://www.pbase.com/latoanvinh/binhduong

Sky Redpath		05-Dec-2006 20:38
Thanks for posting these great pictures. I was stationed at MACV Training Directorate in Siagon in 1971. I would love to hear from anyone who was with the same outfit or lived at Peeler Compound, and would love to see old pictures of Peeler Compound. Mike Noland, Dale Shinault?

Dale John Larsen		26-Sep-2006 11:02
Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm not sure the photo is of you but I saw someone wearing a Rigger's red hat. I served as a rigger near Cam Rahn and have a few pictures posted

Assaf Peretz		24-Aug-2006 07:41
This galery is very intresting. thanks for sharing. Assaf

Kevin O'Connor		07-Mar-2006 04:30
I believe that my father (Leonard C. O'Connor) was a Huey pilot with the 605th in 1969. Do you remember him?

Charles Stevens		25-Jan-2006 06:19
Thank you very much for these pictures. I was stationed with the 605th from Nov 1966 to about June 1967. I was transfered to Tan San Nhut just before they had some artillery rounds fall short on the compound. I was very fortunate. I'm pushing 60 now and my tv went on the blink. I was sitting here thinking about Viet Nam and I'm sure glad I did this search. Thanks again.

Guest		03-Jan-2006 20:06
I was the last Supply Sgt of the 605th, turning its assets over to AID in April 1972. The 605th, commended at the time by MAJ Spisak, was the last unit in Phu Loi. As one of the last official acts of standing down, we took Slick, the company's 140 lb python mascot and turned him lose in the bog from where he came. I don't recall what happened to Max, the company's prize fighting dog that helped us pocket big bucks on numerous wagers. SGM (ret) Joe Scott

Guest		03-Jan-2006 20:03
I was the last Supply Sgt of the 605th, turning its assets over to AID in April 1972. The 605th, commended at the time by MAJ Spisak, was the last unit in Phu Loi. As one of the last official acts of standing down, we took Slick, the company's 140 lb python mascot and turned him lose in the bog from where he came. I don't recall what happened to Max, the company's prize fighting dog that helped us pocket big bucks on numerous wagers. SGM (ret) Joe Scott

Guest		17-Oct-2005 07:43
Thank you for these really great photos. I was born in 1954 and so a little too young to be brought in for the war but fate somehow got hold of me and I made my first visit to Vietnam in 1988. I have been living and working here full time since 1994. Some places havn't changed since you were here but you would not recognize Vung Tau even since 1998. The government razed all the girlie bars on the back beach and made a beautiful park. With the help of oil money, Vung Tau has gotten quite wealthy and become really a beautiful place. Believe it or not even high rise luxury condos are sprouting up down there.

Tim Matlack		15-Aug-2005 22:46
Great pictures of the 605th . I was there from mid 70 to 71 . I was p 68 F 20 aircraft electrician. Spc 5 Mann was there at your time in charge of the elec shop . Capt Fight ,X/O W/O 1 Edelman got to fly with him quite a bit to scratch out those red X,s & /s from maint recs. Thanks for the site .

Dan Liles		19-Jul-2005 18:25
David Great Site !! I was on an OH-6 that ended up in the bone yard in October 1968...Tail boom broken, right skid collapsed and blades beat all to hell. About 35 bullet holes.....any chance you may have pictures ? Thanks, Danny Liles

Bill Williams		08-Jul-2005 01:50
David, My name is Bill Williams, I was a 1LT in the 605th from 2/68-2/69. and I admit that I barely recall knowing you during that time. To my total surprise I found your website today after putting in a Google search, while I was on holding on the telephone for a business call. WOW! Surprise is not the word, seeing all these familiar photos and the hangar and aircraft is stunning. But then, I finally get to page 7 and there I am, Christmas eve, in our little "O" club, Sam to my right (left in photo and he was my roommate). my buddy Daryl, Phil Duffy in the background, later one of my groomsmen after we both returned home, Major Vosel the "old man" and Charlie bartending. Remarkably I have several other photos, taken the same night, and they are so similar they must be from the same roll of film. Although in my photos the members of the group, especially me, are a little more "festive". Couldn't have been the Jack Daniels??? I live in Atlanta now and we have an organization called the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association, very non political, dedicated to honoring those lost in service and demonstrating a positive image of the Vietnam Vets. Check out www.avvba.org Would love to hear from you and Welcome Home!

Chuck Harvey		06-Jun-2005 08:51
Welcome Home brother Chuck Harvey USMC 68-72 RVN 68-70 2nd Batln 9th Marines

wandertheglobe		03-Jun-2005 04:44
David, very nice gallery, thanks for taking the time to put together and for sharing! I have all of my dad's slides from his 2 tours but have converted very few to digital. One of from the top of the Rex Hotel and I have it posted in my Vietnam gallery. One of these days I hope to do what you have done with his pictures. http://www.pbase.com/wandertheglobe/vietnam

Peter Chou		02-Jun-2005 18:06
Excellent images of peace in a difficult and troubled times!

Guest		01-Jun-2005 21:46
These are amazing! A fantastic historical record, brilliantly shot in what can't have always been easy conditions. Paul

Guest		31-May-2005 05:39
good view! so special ^^

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