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                                                                                          The Charlie Tigers

                                                                                          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. Click Here to Email

                                                                                          Stories From Ron Kociba

                                                                                          Ron Served with C 3/21 in Vietnam from February 1969 until February 1970

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                                                                                          Million Dollar Hill

                                                                                          Ron shares about the events that happen in August 1969.

                                                                                          Reflections

                                                                                          Ron shares some reflections about his time with C 3/21.

                                                                                          Feeding The Troops

                                                                                          Ron shares a light hearted memoir about rations and eating in the "field".

                                                                                          The Battle of Tam Ky

                                                                                          Ron Shares about his experiences during the Battle of Tam Ky. May 13-15, 1969

                                                                                          The Helmet

                                                                                          Ron shares a story about when he learned the importance oh his helmet.

                                                                                          Stories From Capt. Ernie "Outlaw" Carrier

                                                                                          In Vietnam, he served a regular tour and then extended another 6 months from '68-'69.

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                                                                                          Leadership

                                                                                          Ernie shares about his early days assigned to the Charlie Tigers.


                                                                                          Getting To C 3/21

                                                                                          Ernie shares about how he became a Charlie Tiger.

                                                                                          Stories From Thomas Pozdol

                                                                                          Tom Served with C 3/21 in 1969.

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                                                                                          The Fork in the Trail
                                                                                          March 10, 1969 Tien Phouc Province

                                                                                          After the Battle

                                                                                          Tom shares about one of the Kit Carson Scouts named Dak.


                                                                                          The Battle of Tam Ky

                                                                                          Tom shares about his experience during the Battle of Tam Ky also known as the Operation Frederick Hill.  This took place from May 13-15, 1969.

                                                                                          Stories From Chuck Horner

                                                                                          Chuck served with the Charlie Tigers in Vietnam and stayed on active duty for 27 years.

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                                                                                          Vietnam & Desert Storm

                                                                                          Chuck compares his experiences in Vietnam with those he had during Desert Storm in The Suck Factor - Creature Comforts at the Pointy End of a Stick.

                                                                                          Stories From Earl Powers

                                                                                          Earl served with C 3/21 from 1969 - 1970.

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                                                                                          Service Timeline of Events

                                                                                          Earl put together a timeline of events that happened during his service in Vietnam.  The information was put together from letters he wrote home and memories.  (File Size 2MB)


                                                                                          16 Days

                                                                                          This story is about 16 days in late August and Early September of 1969.  The time that Earl describes as the worst 16 days of his life.