In 1967, the 196th ASHC deployed to Camp Lane or Lane Army Airfield in Vietnam. My friend, Jim Gavin, sent me these photos of the air field. As with contractors that I experienced in Iraq, operations in Vietnam used local populations to perform routine tasks like laundry for the Soldiers. These “Hooch Maids” didn’t have…
196th ASHC
The Wreck
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post titled “196th ASHC in Vietnam”. Since that time, several members of the 196th have written in the comments—I’m always humbled to be able to read them and watch them connect to one another. (I would encourage readers, if you were a member of the 196th, please…
196th ASHC in Vietnam
My father served two tours in Vietnam as a CH-47 “Chinook” helicopter pilot. During his tour, he took a series of pictures that I recently uncovered from his 35mm slide deck dated 1967. These pictures show a unique look into the life within the borders of a CH-47 helicopter unit flight line. From a unit…