Last additions - Terry Savely
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TS-19.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUnknown cannoneers. Shell casing reveals the center firing tube which ignites the powder bags.Nov 26, 2007
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TS-17.jpgThe SuccessorThe new M102 howitzer, replacing the old WWII 105mm with trails. LZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotNov 26, 2007
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TS-18.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMen-At-Work. Close coordination between cannoneers makes for a successful gun crew.
Water can says "Non Potable". Of course, that applied to most things in Vietnam.Nov 26, 2007
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TS-15.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotRick Algren poses next to one of the new 105mm howitzers, the M-102. These arrived in 1968; the 2/9th Arty was the first unit to receive them.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-16.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMocha the mascot: "You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog"Nov 17, 2007
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TS-14.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUNKNOWN cannoneer. Note the well-maintained area of the howitzer.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-11.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUNKNOWN cannoneers. Here's one for you, Charlie. Loading up the newer M102 howitzers.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-10.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotGreat photo of Section ammo bunker. UNKNOWN cannoneer. Real artillerymen use big bullets.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-9.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot"We Were Cannoneers....and Young!" Posing with four-legged friend.
UNKNOWN cannoneers. Camouflage strap has the name "Dick". Anyone have names?Nov 17, 2007
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TS-8.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUnknown cannoneer. The best air conditioning in Nam was found in a bunker.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-7.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMud puddles everywhere.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-6.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotAll UNKNOWNS! Anyone have names?
Sign says: "BAD NEWS" then "SOUTH VIETNAM". Margin reads "B Btry" on the left and "2/9th" on the right.Nov 17, 2007
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