Last additions - Geary Burrows
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GDB-7.JPGPracticing judo movesChris Henry, after a few beers, decides to practice his judo moves. Ron Dietrick is behind him.May 14, 2017
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GDB-8.JPGA firebase somewhere in NamThe troops are gathered in the rear.May 14, 2017
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GDB-9.JPGCircus comes to town?Not likely; it was discovered that elephants were used to move supplies through the jungle by the enemy forces.May 14, 2017
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GDB-10.JPGThe Story of Short RoundShort Round was the unit mascot. He was trained to eat the C-rations no one wanted.May 14, 2017
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GDB-11.JPGShort Round, "B" Battery mascotMay 14, 2017
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GDB-4.jpgThe "Killer"Don't know about "secret", but the Ho Chi Minh trail was the "killer" because it was the main pipeline for food, weapons and re-supply for our enemies. It was never successfully shutdown; this vital trail, in supposedly "neutral" countries, seriously hampered our efforts to end the war.May 14, 2017
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GDB-5.jpgNothing to do with Nam, but....This brief article appeared on the reverse of the map of the Au Shau Valley from the previous frame. It was too funny not to share. (Hooray for Mississippi??)May 14, 2017
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GDB-6.jpgNo Wonder!!No wonder "B" Battery of the 2/9th had the best FDC! Looka these handsome dudes! From Left: Chris Henry, Me, and Cowboy Danny Fort. You can see how seriously undernourished Danny Fort was back then.May 14, 2017
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GDB-1.JPGYep, I got "the call""Uncle Sam Wants Me". My personal invitation to report to Oklahoma City, OK for induction.May 14, 2017
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GDB-2.JPGGuess where I was sent?Yep...Vietnam! Joined up with the great redleg brothers of The Mighty Ninth, 2/9th FA, which was now part of the 4th Infantry Division, having been "swapped out" from the 25th Inf Div on 1Aug67.May 14, 2017
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GDB-3.JPGEven got promoted!BCT at Ft Bliss; AIT at Ft Meade; a ticket to Vietnam...and then a promotion. Does life get any better than that?May 14, 2017
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