C Troop 1st Battalion 9th Cavalry ‘Headhunters’ Vietnam Veteran Long Sleeve T-Shirt – 1966–1967 Service Commemorative

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C Troop, 1st-9th Cavalry – Headhunters – Vietnam Vet W 1966-1967 Vn Sv Svc Long Sleeve T Shirt, Various, Long Sleeve, Black

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The 1-9 Air Cav ushered in a new era of combat called, air assault. These teams were composed of aero-weapons (Reds), aero-scout (Whites), and aero-rifle (Blues). Together, ground (D Troop), and air reconnaissance teams patrolled the Vietnam countryside in search of the enemy. Once located, the infantry (Blues) would insert (and extract) via helicopter or foot to engage the enemy with support of their aero scouts and aero weapons. These teams earned the nickname of “Headhunters.” This concept differed from conventional front line warfare typical in prior land warfare.

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