Mike at the LZ "Welcome" sign
Vietnam Veterans of America
THEN
Mike Klingeman
It's been decades since we served. But to many of us, it seems like only yesterday. Today we are old and slow; but once we were young and swift. For those who never knew us then; and for those who can't remember when, take a look back at the way we were:
Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028
17th Field Artillery Regiment
"in Time of Peace, Prepare for War"
NOW
Mike served with B Battery, 2nd BN / 17th Field Artillery Regiment at LZ Schueller near Camp Radcliff on HWY 19 in the Central Highlands from Jan 69 - Feb 70. Battery B provided fire support to many operation during this period, including "Operation Stingray in March of 69
Mike with one of the 105mm artillery rounds.
Mike with one of the hardworking Mamasans
The Way We Were
Great White Hunters, L-R: Fleshman, Klingeman, LeGrand, Wilhiite
MIke roasting marshmallows at the LZ picnic.
Mike next to the fastest Gun in the Battery: the Number One of the 105mm Howitzers at the LZ.