218th Military Police Company in Vietnam
More Convoy Duty
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Pictured above Left & Center are members of the 218th MP Co on convoy escort security preparing to depart CRB, '68. At right is a 218th MP gun jeep from '67.
Above, (L) Bruce Raught man's the M-60 on this gun jeep used for convoy escort duty. (R) Unidentified driver and John Coffman riding "shotgun".
Above, unk MP on water break.
"Hurry up and wait," a famous Army phrase. A lot of time on convoy escort was spent waiting due to breakdowns or other reasons.
Above: Craig Dunton returning from convoy escort, '69.
Above, Unk 218th members escort convoy to Tuy Hoa, '68.
Above Left: George King with a V-100 used for convoy escort. Right: A V-100 struck by RPG round, injuries and identification of occupants unknown, '69.
Above: Convoy forming at the Cam Rahn Bay ammo pier, '69.
< Left: 218th MP Co jeep waiting on a convoy to form up at the Ammo Pier, Cam Rahn Bay, '69.
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Right: Larry Delach "SGT Easy" on convoy duty, '69. Larry would be assigned to the 218th in '70.
MPs preparing for convoy escort in a V-100, '69.