The Original Cadre

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Captain Sullivan briefing two SP's just before a patrol mission




Baggy, our mascot, that we found when filling sandbags at the river (he loved his brew!). Capt. Sullivan, left of picture, A2C Stephen McKee(Spanky), center, and A2C Floyd Baker


Col. Ben Matlick, first Field Grade Officer, 37th (not to be confused with Ben Matlock of TV fame); CMSgt Stripling in jeep in new compound
Capt. Sullivan on a PR Tour with Nemo after returning Stateside (See Vietnam Doghandlers' Association Story on VSPA web pages) This picture courtesy of the Richmond Independent (Richmond, CA, circa 1967)
Phu Cat Compound shortly after moving from tents to barracks. Taken during the monsoon season.


The new runway under construction


Another view of the runway

One of 1st Cav's Huey's firing it's rockets at a house on base property
Captain Sullivan and his "ride". TOP: This Ford attracted a lot of attention. Good thing the AF shipped us a vehicle that was adaptable to the environment. BOTTOM: SSgt Irwin riding to town.
How about a nostalgic look at Downtown Phu Cat in 1966?
Another picture of the Compound. This was originally RMK BRJ compound; we moved into their barracks after leaving "Tent City"

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