The M16s Left In South Vietnam
With all the talk and news about the US hardware left in Afghanistan, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the past. After the fall ofContinue reading “The M16s Left In South Vietnam”
27th ID on Saipan Equipment and Recreation
In this article we will take a close look at what the soldiers of the 27th Infantry Division were using on Saipan. I had a companion one on the MarinesContinue reading “27th ID on Saipan Equipment and Recreation”
Today in History: The 27th Infantry Division on Saipan
78 years ago today, June 15th 1944, the battle for Saipan began. The main part of Operation Forager, it is often thought of as a Marine Corps battle but likeContinue reading “Today in History: The 27th Infantry Division on Saipan”
MACV-SOG Seiko Watch
The Vietnam-era MACV-SOG Seiko is the OG “Raider Rolex”: this is a vintage Seiko Automatic Watch 6619-8060 Vietnam SOG-MACV watch from approximately 1967. The following information was posted by aContinue reading “MACV-SOG Seiko Watch”
Today in History: D-Day
78 years ago today, June 6th 1944, Operation Overlord, or as it is commonly known, D-Day commenced. The largest amphibious operation ever and arguably the most famous battle of WorldContinue reading “Today in History: D-Day”
Peter J. Wilson SOG MIA
From out pal, Bud Gibson The last picture of Mr. Pete Wilson, ( back to camera) taken as they prepped at the Dak To launch site. Mr. Pete would fallContinue reading “Peter J. Wilson SOG MIA”
SOG’s First Medal of Honor.
SOG’s First Medal of Honor. On the 7th of February 1967 a B-52 Arc Light strike had just finished hitting a major enemy controlled are in Laos. Some one inContinue reading “SOG’s First Medal of Honor.”
Memorial Day- SOG 1-0 John Kendenburg
First, is this tribute from our pal and fellow SOG historian, Bud Gibson This being Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to make a special post about loss and the meaningContinue reading “Memorial Day- SOG 1-0 John Kendenburg”
OPERATION BLACKJACK 41C
From Richard H. Dick James 55 years ago, 13 May 1967, I was the Staff Sergeant Demolition Sergeant on Detachment A-422 (Vinh Gia), 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), in theContinue reading “OPERATION BLACKJACK 41C”
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Scattered Shots 