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LBJ

Larry Deibert, left, 557th MP Co., Long Binh. Right, the 3rd Plt. of the 557th sits around relaxing after a shift. Check out Larry's book in the
BOOK STORE. Cliff Prosser chats with "Doc" at LBJ in Long Binh. Dean Lee was with the 557th MPs and stationed at Long Binh. Dean
worked with the Provost Marshal for 6 months and pulled regular MP duties for 6 months

De Gower sent in this pic of her dad, Sgt. James Pingleton, Sr.
He was with the 284th MP Co. and worked at LBJ from July
70-71. He lives in Kentucky. Guys from the 284th MPs kill time
playing cards.

Yes, it looks like a state penitentary. This was LBJ, or the Long Binh Jail. There was crime committed by troops
while in Vietnam. Fragging (throwing grenades at Officers or NCOs), drugs, AWOLs (absent-without-leave),
assaults, rape and even murder. There were 199 murdered troops during the war.
Over 500 prisoners were housed here (during 1971) with 100 MPs on guard during the day and 48 on night shift.
The longest stay was about 6 months until they were shipped back to the prison at Leavenworth. Some were there
just weeks and returned to their units after being reformed. Pat Liszkiewicz, left, was with the 284th MPs who
had responsibility for the prison. These LBJ pics are courtesy of Pat Liszkiewicz..

Sgt. Simmons and Gary Centers. Lee Simmons is shown with some of his customs inspection team. They made sure
contraband was not brought into or, out of the country. Jack Hartman. Jack is from Florida.