Eric Raits

has given us some stories about his tour in Vietnam. He was initially with the 70th Sig. Detachment, repairing avionics gear for the 119th AHC, but kept volunteering as a door gunner until the Gators took him on full time.

Click on a title to go to the story:

The Importance of a Tail Rotor on Thanksgiving Day
Enjoying a Hot Cup
Wrong Clearing

"Not So Fast, Mrs. Jones!"

Red Clay Dust on a White Ghost Orchid

Vietnam Veterans Against The War

Homer’s story is remarkable.

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