I agree with Bob, he just told it like it was. When we were in Vietnam the Cav was a joke, reduced to such status by politics as were almost all combat divisions by 1968-69. Bob in no way was bad mouthing the exploits of the First Air Cav especially in the Ia Drang. And I agree with him also when he, like me, askes just who are you anyhow. We all have nicknames but not a one of us is afraid to use our real names....just wondering as you seem pretty touchy about things said on this site. Tom Palmer...aka...papasan51