Like the old joke about Bob Hope and "..liking a Big Show!" -- the U.S. Army was preparing for a very big show in Thailand, one that would include an entire infantry division (if need be) from Hawaii, The 25th Infantry "Tropic Lighting!"

    The staging area was a little known plateau area in central Thailand named "Korat."

    Korat was my home during the Tet Offensive of 1968 and for the next 12 months.

    I was the Company Clerk for the 44th Headquarters in Camp #44.

    Yeah, I did stuff like depicted in this background picture!

    Somebody had to do it, might as well be me!

    What follows is a little history on this logistics support "war" and who fought it so that our "team" could win!   That's right - don't listen to all that bull shit about we lost because we didn't. The politicians lost, but our soldiers fought on with tremendous valor.   Got that straight - ready for more?!

    Okay, like most other things on the Internet, this web site is under "virtual" construction -- meaning, come back later for more, updates ...

    I take great pride in my contributions to the war effort in Vietnam and indirectly, in Laos, now -- so, please "stay tuned" and read on !

Sp/5 Picchione
Company Clerk
Hqs - 44th
Camp USARTHAI (#44)

"At Ease!"

U.S. Army Patches -
U.S. Army Support, Thailand
and
9th Logistics Command
("Star")

Service Medal -
..for Vietnam Service

Historical Links -

44th/9th Historical

The "Duty Roster"   Men (and Women) of the 44th / 9th ...

44th / 9th Photo Gallery Donations from the Members     "Send Pictures!"

Transporters - "Tiger Pawz"   visit The Association of U.S. Army Transporters in Thailand

"Come back y'all -- for more exciting chapters on life in Thailand!"

Sp/5 Picchione
Company Clerk