My Life Between the Dimensions

A couple of months before my time elapsed in Vietnam, Colonel John Terrell Carley left as Brigade Commander and he was promoted to a position in Saigon as Brigadier General. I remember him as tough as nails, methodical, and tremendously dedicated. A master tactician. Yet he noticed me, recognized my contributions and made me feel important and I will always feel honored to have served under him. His departure culminated in the dissolution of the Brigade  Headquarters Recon Team and reassignment of its remaining members to other units. The new Brigade Commander was a Lieutenant Colonel, younger, and though very committed, he did not bond with many of the NCO’s.  His commitment to the war effort was clear, though his seemingly unwillingness to communicate did not make the NCO’s feel as integral to the success of the Operations team. I will not mention his name, as I do not wish to go on record as being less than respectful to my commanding officer. The new Brigade Commander (L) ...