Working at Lai Khe

Delta Troop took care of Lai Khe base security during the day, as well as at night. While first and second platoons flew combat assaults during the day, third platoon reconned outside the wire, and ran convoys up "Thunder Road".





Third Platoon Patrols Going into the Rubber Surrounding Lai Khe Base.



perimeter sweeps

From the Jerry Smith Collection



perimeter sweeps

From the Jerry Smith Collection



perimeter sweeps

From the Jerry Smith Collection



perimeter sweeps

From the Jerry Smith Collection





Third Platoon Running Convoys Along QL 13, "Thunder Road", from Lai Khe



Lai Khe Convoy

From the Jerry Smith Collection






Combat Infantryman's Badge


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