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For Survivors, Family, and Friends of
The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord
101st Airborne, Vietnam
March 12 – July 23, 1970
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Grand Valley State University
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Fire Base Ripcord Veterans
Interviews by James Smither
Ripcord members map by State
See how many members live in each State
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The Legacy of James Robert Kalsu”.
It was a historic gathering on March 29th in Del City, Oklahoma to reveal the statue of James Robert Kalsu at the stadium that carries his name. Following that revealing we had a “pinning” ceremony for Vietnam Era Veterans and the premiere of a documentary about Kalsu. There were several in attendance who had specific ties to Ripcord.
Here is the YouTube link to
“Uncommon Character: The Legacy of James Robert Kalsu”. https://youtu.be/cPWo_VRmoos
THE JULY 8 1970 ATTACK OF HILL 1,000
An article by Lt James Campbell C/2-506
about the battle for Hill 1000
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This website is intended to provide information about The Battle of Ripcord in Vietnam, March 12 – July 23, 1970. The soldiers who were involved in this battle, and about The Ripcord Association which was started in 1985. All information, comments and suggestions are appreciated. Please send them to: website@ripcordassociation.com