25th Aviation Battalion

I'm a former combat photog (25thPIO), covering the 4/9 MANCHUS 66-67 out of Cu Chi, and I want to thank you again for pulling my ass out countless hot LZs. I am now 77 and still on this side of the grass thanks to you guys.

arrived in country Feb 6th 1967 sent to 25th Replacement from 90th and got assigned to 25th Aviation Battalion Feb 10-67--was my duty station till my deros date of April 15th 1969

Ron,
Thanks much for producing such great site. I have been reading the various articles, reviewing your photos and maps for a number years. And I keep returning.

Richard Magner
Tiger 38, D/229th (Smiling Tigers), 1st Cav 68/69

"TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT FOR IT, LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THAT THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW!"

I came upon this site while surfing the net and knew that the above statement would have special meaning for you. Vietnam has left us all with many memories of those with whom we served and those who didn’t make it back. I saw that you served with 2/12th out of Cu Chi. I served with 3/22nd, 25th Infantry Division out of Tay Ninh as an infantryman. Fought the NVA on the slopes of Nui Ba Den twice with numerous firefights in and around the area bordering the Cambodian border. Remember your Christmas in Vietnam? Mine was spent on an ambush patrol near the Cambodian border. Awarded Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars with “V”. After 5 months in the field, I was pulled to the 93rd Evac at Long Binh to work with soldiers suffering from combat fatigue. Coming home was one of the most difficult parts of our tours. Over the last 10 years, I chronicled my tour of duty and the response has been overwhelming. With your

Dear brothers of my brother,
I am the little sister of 1LT Gary D Frasher KIA May 8, 1970. He arrived in Cu Chi March 21, 1970. It was a short time there, but if there is anyone out there who remembers him, I would be honored to hear from you.
Thank you for your service!
Joan Drees

Was with Diamondheads 1973-1975. Would like to hear from buddies

Calvin