"The First Battle"

Operation Starlite

LtCol. Otto J. Lehrack

"Images from the Otherland, Memoir of a United Status Marine Corps Artillery Officer in Vietnam"

In March 1966, as the artillery liaison officer for the renowned “Magnificent Bastards” of the 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, he fought in Operation Texas, one of the bloodiest battles of the war.

By Ken Sympson

"What a Life"

An inspiring Auto-Bio of a man that overcame all odds.  Proud to say he's a friend of mine.

by Randy Kington

"Con Thien: The Hill of Angels"

A very well written book covering the battles in and around Con Thien in the Fall of 1967.  Anyone who served in the 3^rd, 4^th, 9^th, 26^th, Marines, as well as supporting Arty groups at that time would find this book interesting as they were all involved.

by James P. Coan

"OUR BROTHER’S KEEPER"

You may remember Jedwin Smith from our Savannah reunion.  Twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize he spent years gathering information and talking to those that knew his brother.  He traveled to Vietnam, the country that took his brother from him.