A scene from the past (Phu Loi, RVN Field Ofc, 8th MP Gp (CID) l971. Was dispatched to an unnamed fire base, unnamed location other than North, to investigate a shooting where death occurred. Left Phu Loi base by 334 Assault Helicopter who took the three of us to firebases that were hot. This AM I took the milk run as the pilots called it. We left prior to daylight and it just broke light when I jumped from the bird as it was not safe to touch down. I had my cams on, .38 in my shoulder holster and my tag along bag over my shoulder to keep my hands free. I ran thru the tall grass and a posted sentry at the firebase yelled for me to stop and not move. I thought he was going to shoot me. We started talking from the distance between and I was sadly informed that I was in a trip wire mine field, that had not been made safe. They (base personnel) came and got me out. The sentry on duty that saved my life was known to me. I had earlier investigated him for possession at Phu Loi. In our subsequent conversation he told me he had no hard feelings about me as I was doing my duty and the possession charge awoke him to bad things that could have happened to him. I thanked him for saving my life and he smiled and said we are now even. At this time I was a career soldier with 17 years service and my unnamed hero mentioned above was 18 years young who grew up fast. Again thanks from my family and this old retiree to that young man.