Non-issue, when you were in combat.
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Other than your weapon, what was your most prized possession?
Non-issue, when you were in combat.
Last edited by Jeff L; 07-07-2011 at 10:53.
Spam Sniper- one click, one kill.
CSP is what you make it.
A picture of your gun is worth 1,000 words. A crappy picture is only worth 100.
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A Gerber MKI fighting knife[ the old "bent"blade version] a Colt Python,and a High Standard .22 mag. derringer[all privately owned].After reading some other posts let me add the "jungle hammock" and THE PONCHO LINER.Nick
Last edited by Nick Riviezzo; 07-16-2011 at 12:30.
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Pilot survival knife. Given to me by friend before shipping out to RVN.
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Hammock model 1966.
It was issue; just not to me.
Last edited by High Plaines Doug r; 07-07-2011 at 09:44. Reason: Add'l onfo
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Not in combat, BUT...
A Coleman 2-burner stove. Not listed on the vehicle load out, but since it was painted green we somehow snuck it by in West Germany. Great for us small teams who never set up tents to bivuoac. Set on Jeep hood, light it up.
Last edited by Liam; 07-07-2011 at 12:02.
"Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace." - T.R.
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Not in combat either, but in the MAU camp at Subic Bay, RP, my prize possession was a civvy made mosquito net for my rack which my mom and dad sent me. Very useful! Gave it to our houseboy when we left out for Okinawa.
Off the coast of Vietnam on Frequent Wind I guess my cassette player was my favorite thing listening to the hits of '75...
Last edited by Griff Murphey; 11-25-2012 at 04:22.
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"Stationed in combat?"
My second tour as an advisor in a SF border camp, I brought a gallon cowboy canteen to go with my 2 quart collapsible.
Water was a big issue in the dry season and we had no resupply.
Also a 6 inch Buck.
I had a pair of WW2 "spats" from a surplus store that helped keep the leetches out a bit.
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My uncle was in the 1st Marines during WW 2 and credited his shovel for surviving the war. He said he dug in if he even slowed down a little.
I was in the Navy and slept in an air conditioned rack every night so I have no stories of my own. My hat is really off to you guys that did serve in combat. Thankful you made it and can share your experiences on the forum.
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Two things that was with me every waking moment, My Buck 110 and a 22 Magnum derringer ( don't even remember the maker ). I might on occasion go around with out my S&W Model 15, but those two items were with me always. Gave the derringer away on departure, still have the Buck. Oh, one other thing I carried with me always was a small bottle of Hot Sauce.
Last edited by Ron James; 07-07-2011 at 08:44. Reason: Add Info
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My gerber Mk1 made opening the MRE packs alot easier than using a bayonet.
Mack
hitler, stalin and mao were progressives in their time
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