Author Topic: Some long lost pictures found! (Read 811 times)

AtlLaw · « **on:** December 26, 2009, 04:50:27 PM »

I know things disappear over time, but I had hundreds of slides (remember 35mm slide camras?) from my days in the military that I haven't seen in a loooooong time. Well, my middle girl had found some and made a frame with some of me in my 20's. I don't think I've changed that much...

Here's one, circa 1969 or '70

Cheesehead · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2009, 04:55:48 PM »

Who is that young man and where was he at the time of this photo?

cheese

AtlLaw · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2009, 05:01:21 PM »

well, so much for the "I haven't changed..."

I don't know where we were exactly, but judging by the sand I'd say we were a little west of our home base at Phan Thiet; which is right on the coast of the RVN.

Squib · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2009, 06:03:01 PM »

current gear for grenades has them covered up.... I'd have been very nervous to have one "hanging-out" like that
I hope you've gotten more cautious! I've heard age does do that one to most.

how'd you hold onto slick handguards? no body armor, no camelback.... you "roughed" it so that explains the aging, it's not your genes but life as a soldier- you're doing fine to be in hunting and shooting shape, and judging by your pic you still have hair to comb so you're alright.

I'm a 25yr old vet and limp alot with a receding hairline... when I'm 60ish I'll be a mess or ashes

williamlayton · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2009, 10:21:09 PM »

Atlaw
I was almost afraid to open this thread---I kept having a flashback of some other pictures

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I was thinking about Squibs comments and the changes in the gear--I thought about Charlie Millers comment to the young range officer who viewed his old Colt Commercial with the grip safety tied down as being dangerous, when he said, "Son if this old SOB wasn't dangerous I wouldn't carry it."
No slight on you Squib---that is for sure.
Dang it all Atlaw you was a young and hansome and virile boy---what the hell happened?

I asked, and, then standing in front of the full length mirrow, naked, I gasped and quickly understood.

Memories--they linger and never go away.
Thanks &
Blessings

Mikey · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:54:19 AM »

Richard - I can see why you grew the beard........................... I was a little further west and north (I believe) at that time at Dak Pek, Dak To and Pleiku.

Yet, your hunting camp pictures are the ones that come to mind, which may be why I don't see so well anymore.

Squib - if you didn't flatten the legs on the cotter pins when you stuffed the handle in your web gear you wouldn't hafta worry about the grenades dropping off your harness and going off......... slick handguards - mil-spec black leather gloves took care of that. My father asked me once about that - why was I wearing gloves in the jungle - ummm Dad, sweat and hot barrels..................

Yes, those were the days when most of us had hair....................

billy_56081 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:59:06 AM »

Richard did you notice that photo is reversed, or did you some how find the ultra rare left hand M16?

ms · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:56:59 AM »

Rambo baby!

spruce · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2009, 03:03:15 AM »

Were we ever that young???!!

Sometimes it seems like yesterday, sometimes it's like it happened in another life.

Anyway, that young man looks like a pretty strack trooper - what happened?!

Foggy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2009, 03:21:40 AM »

Looks like we had the same tailor and travel agent

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2009, 03:56:57 AM »

I was just surprised to see it in color.

Glad you survived to take all this ribbing.

myronman3 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:22:31 AM »

congratulations on the find! it must have made your day and made memories rush back to you. i always get a charge out of long lost pictures.

Sourdough · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2009, 10:45:55 AM »

Yea, every once in a while we will open up the boxes of pictures that the wife keeps hidden in the back bed room. Brings back fond memories and good feelings. Then you look in a mirror and wonder where the time went.

Or the kid comes in and sees pictures of his parents doing cool things, and wants to know why we don't do that any more. Then he makes comments like "Mom you were hot in that Bikini" or "Dad what were you doing in a Speedo?"

williamlayton · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:22:37 PM »

Sourdough---Do not say speedo around Atlaw.
OH God--here it comes now.
Blessings

mechanic · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:30:07 PM »

So......you were a soldier once......AND young? Man with a little hair dye and a few thousands in plastic surgery............never mind. You look better with a few wrinkles in your profession. Age gives the impression of wisdom..I know this from experience.

Seriously,,thanks my friend for your service and sacrifice. I know some of the memories are good, some are not.

Oldshooter · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:39:29 PM »

Thanks for the post, Richard Sir. You posted that even though you knew there would be repercussions!
You're still a valiant warrior! and I'm proud to be in your company!

I know this may embarass you but it is meant to pay homage to you. I hope you understand.

You newer fellas read this and pay your respects where they are due!

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,169404.0.html

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:22:58 PM »

I haven't read that before. Thanks for the link and thanks Richard for your service.

AtlLaw · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:18:28 PM »

One post for all my smart butt replys... $:-\$ seems like a waste... oh well:

Quote from: Squib on December 26, 2009, 06:03:01 PM

how'd you hold onto slick handguards? no body armor, no camelback....

Never had any problem holding onto my rifle... but then I did find that screaming in terror gives you quite a grip.

and what do you mean no body armor!? What do you call 2 bandoleers of M16 magazines crossed over your chest?

And we smoked camels... why would you want them on your back?

Nope, Air Cavalry, carry plenty of ammo and water, maybe a box of C rations in a sock tied to your web gear if your going to be out more'n a day... I can't imagine humping all the gear the kids do today in the jungle... $:-\$

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when I'm 60ish I'll be a mess or ashes

Well, you may be lucky and look like me!

Quote from: williamlayton on December 26, 2009, 10:21:09 PM

I kept having a flashback of some other pictures .

I was going to post another deer camp pic Bill but I didn't want to make you feel bad since I'm older then you and such a fine figure of a man!

No sence rubbing it in to those less fortunate...

Quote from: Mikey on December 27, 2009, 01:54:19 AM

I was a little further west and north (I believe) at that time at Dak Pek, Dak To and Pleiku.

I spent a lot of time in and around Dac To (SF Camp) and Pleiku in '66. Then I took my Troop up to Pleiku when Nixon ordered us into Cambodia in '70 I think it was. Set up in the old 4^th Division Camp. Those pics are still missing I guess.

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your hunting camp pictures are the ones that come to mind, which may be why I don't see so well anymore.

You should see the ones I couldn't post!

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Squib - if you didn't flatten the legs on the cotter pins when you stuffed the handle in your web gear you wouldn't hafta worry about the grenades dropping off your harness and going off.........

Look at the grenade in the picture closely. You'll see duct tape. I had my troops put it over the flattened pins!

Quote from: billy_56081 on December 27, 2009, 01:59:06 AM

did you notice that photo is reversed, or did you some how find the ultra rare left hand M16?

I did!

My daughter scanned them from slides and for some reason they were all backwards!

Quote from: spruce on December 27, 2009, 03:03:15 AM

what happened?!

I went from young and verile to old, verile and distinguished...

Quote from: Foggy on December 27, 2009, 03:21:40 AM

Looks like we had the same tailor and travel agent

Actually I had to use AF and Navy taylors... I think I traded an SKS for those cammo fatigues... Combat units couldn't get that stuff, the Army REMF's kept it all.

But the it was general issue to the AF and those guys would do anything for souvinirs.

Quote from: GRIMJIM on December 27, 2009, 03:56:57 AM

I was just surprised to see it in color.

Yes GJ... we had color film waaaaaay back then...

Quote from: williamlayton on December 27, 2009, 01:22:37 PM

Sourdough---Do not say speedo around Atlaw.
OH God--here it comes now.

Keep it up Bill...

or are you trying to get me to post some pictures of me semi-nekkid!?

I guess for you young folk it's hard to believe an old dude was once your age, but believe me, it's hard for us, at least me, to believe I'm not 25 still!

The years go by quickly. Live every day to the fullest and what years you have well!

bobg · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2009, 01:45:51 AM »

A question for Richard. Did you leave the doors on the Huey? In the 60's i was working at Bell Aircraft. My job was to make the door windows for the Huey. Any scratch on the window and it was rejected. They hired a kid just home from Nam and put him to work with me. He was doing the same thing you did. Every time a window was rejected for a little scratch on it he use to laugh. He said the first thing they did was kick the doors off the Huey. Told me you sure don't want to swoop in to pick up Troopers and have to fool around with doors. We became very good friends and hunted and shot together a lot. I asked him one time what it was really like there. His answer was Bob we are very good friends but if you ever ask that question again we won't be.

. I was drafted on 1/21/65. On the 19th i got a notice my draft was canceled. DO NOT report. Never did figure out why. I have always felt i missed out on something by not going.

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bobg

williamlayton · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2009, 04:32:20 AM »

Smart butt replys--you handle them with class.
If you can't poke fun at your friends who can you poke fun at.
There is no fun in the doing of what you did.
As for the speedo thing and the nekkidness--I still think about that and I am pleased to know a man who can poke fun at hisownself--shows a lot of class.
I am in my 70th year, young man, and I have passed the verile age and am into the sterile age--and it doan bother me a bit--one less thing to think about.
But, I do agree that you were, and probably are, more hansome than I. I had a hard time with dates, I was so ugly fat wimmen rejected me . Had to find me a young girl from central Texas, who was inexperienced with men and then I swooped her up before anyone knew about her---she has regretted the decision for some times now.
Blessings