B:1:8 Cav RVN C Platoon

B/1:8 Cavalry (Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment), C Platoon, served as part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during the Vietnam War (RVN - Republic of Vietnam). The unit was heavily involved in airmobile operations, conducting search and destroy missions, reconnaissance patrols, and providing security in contested regions such as the Central Highlands and the area around the Cambodian border. C Platoon distinguished itself in numerous engagements, facing challenging jungle terrain and frequent enemy contact with North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong forces. Their actions contributed to the division's reputation for rapid deployment and aggressive tactics throughout the conflict.