Author: Ski Ingram

September 1970 to February 1971 My first assignment after arriving in Viet Nam was with Charlie Company 1/503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate).  The 173rd’s mission was called pacification, which meant we were...

by Ski Ingram I served in Viet Nam with the November Company, 75th Infantry (Airborne Rangers) attached to the 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate). When the 173rd returned to the United States, November Company was disbanded and...

by Ski Ingram I arrived in country in September of 1970.  I was assigned to Company C, 1/503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate). I was a blessed man. The 173rd was the only Airborne unit in Viet Nam and every...