Everyone arriving to the Americal Division received training at the Americal Division Combat Center, even doctors.  Dr. Kugler took these pictures during his stay at the Combat Center.


An Americal Division “Welcome” sign at the Combat Center. The motto “Power Thru Knowledge” is at the top of the sign.

Troops walking up and down the main avenue at the Combat Center. Some were on their way to the beach in their underwear, while others are fully clothed in jungle fatigues.

A Range Officer observing soldiers firing the M-79 Grenade Launcher during training at the Combat Center.

Helicopters in a formation heading south over the beach.

The main entrance/exit to the Combat Center from the beach.

The fenced area along the beach. The bathhouse is just inside the perimeter.

Dr. Kugler’s footprints in the beach on the South China Sea.

A soldier sorting through his important papers, pictures, and mementos and putting them into a waterproof wallet while waiting inside the Chu Lai airport for transportation.

The C-123 transport that took Dr. Kugler to LZ Bronco.