50 years ago today, August 12, in sunny Vietnam-land - Where were you?

2015-08-12T09:21:10-04:00

It's hard to fight when it's 100 degrees, 90% humidity and raining all the time.

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10–17 August

The U.S. Special Forces Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) camp at Duc Co, 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Pleiku had been under siege by the Viet Cong since June.
Attempts by ARVN to lift the siege had failed.
General Westmoreland sent the 173rd Airborne brigade to Pleiku and the brigade opened the highway from Pleiku to Duc Co.
The Viet Cong, possibly reinforced by a North Vietnamese Unit, withdrew.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 12 at 2015 9:24 AM

2015-08-12T09:24:41-04:00

Thanks for sharing!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2015 9:27 AM

2015-08-12T09:27:00-04:00

Great history lesson, thanks for sharing.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 12 at 2015 9:47 AM

2015-08-12T09:47:55-04:00

Thanks for sharing

Response by MSG(P) Rafael Aguilera made Aug 12 at 2015 11:12 AM

2015-08-12T11:12:01-04:00

There I was... not even a twinkle in my father's eye yet; matter of fact he was in the womb himself. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2015 11:26 AM

2015-08-12T11:26:25-04:00

50 years is going way back, but this is great information as usual. Thanks SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. for sharing.