A Vietnam Journey

This day was just another ordinary day in Vietnam. The UH-1 Helicopter crew consisted of the Pilot CW2 Baez, Co-Pilot WO1 Rawlinson, Crew Chief Martinez, and Door Gunner Kephart. They assigned them an “Ash and Trash” mission to resupply a unit 8 miles outside the village of Pleiku. The Ash and Trash missions, designed to resupply units with food, water, ammo, mail, clean clothing, and replacement troops along with taking trash and Soldiers going on R&R and sick call. When this crew woke up on April 1, 1967, they had no idea it would be an unforgettable day for all involved.

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