Fellow Warriors, Guardians of the Lines and Hunters of the Wolf: A request was received a few nights ago asking that the word go out that our Doctor and his crew are making a last check of their Unit One's, accoutrements, side arms and all the necessities. Additionally, he let it be known that the aid station and his Corpsmen will be moving just behind the Command Group--he asked that all hands be advised that the aid station will be set up along the main stream and at the coolest and most shady spot at Fiddlers Green. He further directed that the word be passed that he and his Marine Corpsmen will have a wee dram and some chow prepared for those of us who are scheduled to be coming in with the second echelon. He asked that all hands be advised that he did not plan on such an early movement to the new Command Post, but that he is well aware that we all know that for those of us that drew or draw the Queens Shilling are never surprised at the short notice when orders are made to stand by to move out! He did ask that all hands be patient and hold all the racket down as he is on the hook with our Regimental Commander, Colonel Lowdns, "Lion 6 Actual and Our Doc "Med. Lion 6 Actual" are on a covered Radio Conference Call with "THE 6 ACTUAL." We are all sadden to see the Chief of our Med. Unit preparing to depart on such Short notice--however, he has taken steps to ensure that when final encampment is made at Miramar THAT THE DETAILED WORD AND FINAL PLANS will be issued to all hands SOON AS POSSIBLE. As we edge into the beginning of evening nautical twilight, please let us join together with the family in praying that the Doc's and his Command's journey is quick, safe and smooth. Let us all remember that we will be making muster ourselves in the not too distant future and Doctor Feldman and those that have proceeded us on this journey will be there to welcome us, each in our turn. With warm regards, sadness and a heavy heart. In His Holy Name, Semper Fidelis Ken Pipes, USMC, Ret. for 1st. Bn. 26 Mars. Khe Sanh, TET. 1967/1968, R. of S. Vietnam.