Don and Carolyn say you will soon see the updated website!

Jan 67 to Jan 68

Tomorrow….september 10, is the day 61 years ago I was sworn into the Army. I’m currently living in Tucson, which has very sucky summers. About 3 months ago I was visiting with Dennis Adkins, a platoon leader in 67-68, in San Carlos Mexico, where he mostly lives now. A great visit. Hoping to make it to Branson.

Thank you for your service. My uncle Andy Crawford died in Vietnam, February’67. Tropic Lightning
I never got to know him. If you knew my uncle I would love to hear about him.

1966-67

Hello all! Received the latest newsletter the other day! Another job well done! Read it from cover to cover moments after it arrived. Always nice to get the latest news and stories from all! Nice to get the reunion update! I will have to start packing! Hoping for a large turn out! Those reunions are fantastic! See you there! Dave

65 67

happy father day to all my brothers

70-71

Looking forward to next reunion, hoping everyone can get there, stay safe and see you all in 2027 Branson!

65 67

well its a good day, I had not open the book but thanks to the man up their ,will make one more reuoin ... good here from some of my friends cath u later, art,,,

66-67

Interesting that Oliver Stone never got that in Platoon. He got in about everything else, but no film of a guy stripped to naked and his friends beating the red ants off him. He could have made it a lite moment in that movie. There weren\'t many of those. Good to hear you\'re still kicking Art. 10 guys from our platoon were in Des Moines last summer for the reunion. Missed you.

Jan 1967 to Jan 1968

RED ANTS! Who can forget. They will inevitably take over the entire world! I just watched a very interesting documentary on Amazon Prime Video, which I’d guess many of you have. Called —Fire Ants- an invincible army….done in 1922. Very interesting to find out almost everything about what was often our companions in the Jungle. Ramember not wearing underwear cause of jungle rot? Once without being aware I sat down on what was likely a nest! Ouch! I had to pull off my pants. They were biting me everywhere! Anyhow, jot that info down and watch it if you can. They are amazing creatures.

It is with great sadness that I inform you that my husband, Vincent A. Smith, Jr., passed away July 5, 2025. He always enjoyed receiving the c322 newsletter and was proud to be a member. He is missed greatly by his family and friends.