My JAG office supported the 173rd throughout my tour from May, 1967 to May, 1968. Most of my General Court Martial cases involved either the 173rd or the first brigade of the 101st. I spent a lot of time in the field with both units. The 173rd was a great unit and was constantly engaged in heavy combat for my whole tour.

The engagement in Afghanistan sounded eerily familiar to me. My experience with the 173rd tells me this was not a phyrric victory.