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Thomas Pozdol : The Battle of Tam Ky This story was provided by Thomas Pozdol and is about the battle of Tam Ky which is also known as Operation Frederick Hill. Recorded in this story are events that happened from May 13-15, 1969 when Tom served in C 3/21. (PDF File Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)Stories_files/THE%20BATTLE%20OF%20TAM%20KY.pdf

Stories about C 3/21

Below are some stories about C 3/21 196th LIB in Vietnam written by some of the men that served there.  If you would like to share your story or a family members story that served in this company then please email us the story and a photo if one is available.

Earl Powers: Service Timeline of Events Earl served in Vietnam from June 1969 until March 1970. His wife saved all the letters he wrote home which included information about what was happening. From the letters and memories Earl was able to put together this timeline of what happened during his tour. Timeline_2.html
Earl Powers: 16 Days This is about 16 Days in late August and Early September 1969. Earl shares some of his memories about this time he called the worst 16 days of his life. More information about this time period can be found in many of the Articles and portions of the Earl’s Audio Tape. (PDF File Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)Stories_files/16%20DAYS.pdf
Capt. Ernie “Outlaw” Carrier: Getting to C 3/21 This story was provided by Capt. Ernie “Outlaw” Carrier about how he became a Charlie Tiger. In Vietnam, he served a regular tour and then extended another 6 months from ‘68-’69. Carrier.html
Chuck Horner: Vietnam & Desert Storm Chuck Horner served with the Charlie Tigers in Vietnam and stayed with the army on active duty for 27 years. Click here to read Chuck’s comparison of Vietnam and Desert Storm in The “Suck” Factor - Creature Comforts at the Pointy End of a the Stick . (PDF File Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)Stories_files/The%20Suck%20Factor.pdf
Capt. Ernie “Outlaw” Carrier: Leadership This story was provided by Capt. Ernie “Outlaw” Carrier. He titled it “Leadership” and shares a story about his early days assigned to the Charlie Tigers. In Vietnam, he served a regular tour and then extended another 6 months from ‘68-’69. Carrier_2.html
Thomas Pozdol : After the Battle This story was provided by Thomas Pozdol about one of the Kit Carson Scouts named Dak. Click Here to Read the Story. (PDF File Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)Stories_files/After%20The%20Battle.pdf
Ron Kociba: The Helmet This story was provided by Ron Kociba. Ron shares a story about wearing his helmet and the day he learned how important that was. Ron served in Vietnam with C 3/21 from February 1969 to 1970. Helmet.html
Ron Kociba: The Battle of Tam Ky This story was provided by Ron Kociba. Ron shares his experiences during the Battle of Tam Ky which took place from May 13-15, 1969. Ron served in Vietnam with C 3/21 from February 1969 to 1970. Kociba_Tam_Ky.html
Ron Kociba: Feeding the Troops This story was provided by Ron Kociba. Ron shares light hearted memoir about rations and eating in the “field”. Ron served in Vietnam with C 3/21 from February 1969 to 1970. Rations.html
Ron Kociba: Reflections Ron Shares some reflections about his tour of duty with Charlie 3/21. Ron served in Vietnam with C 3/21 from February 1969 to 1970. Reflections.html