Dennis thanks for the info.I wasn't sure if it was Laos but when they got back everyone knew it was Cambodia.Some things come and go but for some reason that one came to mind the other day.Funny reason i remember was at the shop the welder was going to weld holes in whispers fuel tank shut without taking cap off..needless to say that didn't turn out too good!Shop had to replace tank!I remember him saying"went all the way over and back to Cambodia,being shot at and then my own guys try to blow me up when i get back!" Ya gotta love it!

that convoy in may of 1970 went to cambodia we didn't know until we were in the 101rst base camp.where we were going.

But with that being an obvious possibility, the incredible sight of the revered outhouse totally torched, flames at least 30ft into the air, fuel man, nozzle of hose in hand, appreciatively observing his work...and the sound of our three striper Sgt.'s beligerant cursing echoing across and through our equipment...it was a great scene at the time, never to be forgotten... Nodof :sleep:

This is just the best to read everyones memories. We were pulling out of our camp at the Baily Bridge on QL 14 when the 3 striper told the fuel man to burn the shit in our glorious 2 seater we had built . It sat on the perimeter facing outwards for modesty, a highpoint in the B Company code of conduct. It could have been the wind that distorted the order as it wafted across our small compound ... :toast:

Bob it was in May of 1970 there were two different convoys that went i was in Bco.and Cco.had a couple of trucks go we went up to Dal Lot we picked up more trucks along the way we went right through sagoin hauled one of Cco. trucks back he ran into the back of a lowboy and took the oil pan off heres a lot more stories to tell about that trip. :toast:

since yall are talking about your memories do any of you remember the guys from A Co that went on "secret mission" to Laos? I remember one of the ten ton drivers that everyone called Whisper? They were gone about wk to ten days,came back with equipment shot up pretty good. I cant remember if it was late 70 or early part of 71. Anybody?

Dennie, If my memory serves me I think it went like this; C Company (since that is what I was in) Company Commander was Charlie 6, His driver was Charlie 66. PLT Leaders were Charlie 61 for 1st platoon etc. The Company XO was Charlie 6 Xray. A double 66 with the designation fr the officer was the driver. Don't know for sure but that is what I remember. Don't remember how the First SGT or PLT SGTS went by. But I am pretty sure all of C Company had Charlie in their call sign. Hope this jogs some other memories maybe!

Joseph Seehorn,

Well that clears it up completely.
:confused: Nodof

Hello Brothers,
Just had an interesting question from a friend. He asked what our radio call signs were in Vietnam and I had to tell him I didn't remember.
Can anyone send me the "Official" call signs for BN HQ staff and any or all the companies. I would certainly appreciate it.
Send to my email if you like.

Welcome Home Brothers. Thank You For Your Service.
Dennie P

Clarification on my friend...US Marine, and the best of the best of people. Has spent his life assisting Vets for the State of Vermont, and to this day is still . Always makes good fun of me and my various adventures....Nodof :sleep:

Well, it goes like this. I have an old friend from High School who got shot up while on a field outing in Khe San. He made it home and finished school , became a psycologist. Anyway , I put a little company together who's acronym spells ARk. Thus the "Noah" handle. So Nod is sort of Noah of Dallas, and "of", is oh fer petes sake I cant remember.....Nodof :sleep:

Joseph Seehorn, I know I've probably heard it before but remind us again what Nodof means. I'm sure I'll kick myself when you tell us, but WTF it won't be the first or last time!

Dennis, hang in there with the roto on the artery! I have done ok so far with just timing on the heartbeat. Doc gave me some blood pressure med and said I was doing fine. Most of this stuff is so routine any more, but non the less thoughts and prayers your way from our camp to yours.. Nodof!