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IMG_5743.jpgThis was the "Freedom Bird" for meMany of us came home to Travis AFB aboard C-141's. It was a real hoot to go back there
and take a tour of one of those planes. I've included a picture of me and the C-141 I came home on. It was taken at Clark AFB in the Philippines.Nov 08, 2014
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IMGA1.jpgYep...I made it homeArrived at Travis AFB, ending my luxurious tour of Vietnam. When you enlarge this photo, you will see the tail number of the C-141 that flew me home.Nov 08, 2014
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Ft_Sherman_Book.JPGFt Sherman - Jungle Training PamphletThis training was tougher than Vietnam; many candidates dropped out and were ushered out of the country. The School was advised NOT to send the men on the final E&E exercise due to a major storm and river flooding, but did so anyway. The "partisan point" was 15' under water and marked by a pole. Landing craft picked up the students. Safety and property loss was NOT a concern as many M-14 were dropped in the Chagres River from the crossing ropes. After all the "safety first" training rules back in the States, this was a shock to my system. The Jungle Expert Badge was truly a "well-earned" award.Nov 08, 2014
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2014_Program_35th_Reunion.JPG16th Annual 35th Reunion - 2014Program cover for the Chicago reunion.Nov 07, 2014
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35th_-_Gift_from_Recon.JPGGift from Jackie TylerAfter the presentation of the 2/9th Challenge Coins to the 35th Assn Presidents, "E" Recon member Jackie Tyler presented me with a beautiful "Recon" dogtag in gold finish. I shall treasure it always and it is displayed on my computer desk. Thank you, Jackie, for this wonderful memento!Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-9.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetOutgoing 35th Assn President Jim Beddingfield accepts gift from new President Bill Henson.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-6.JPGBanquet TimeThe lovely Lois Dykstra and and husband Pete of A/2/35.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-7.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetBobby Day of A/2/35 and his wife.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-8.JPGMr. PresidentNewly-elected 35th Inf Regt Assn Bill Henson makes his first address at the Banquet.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-1.JPGRedleg Banquet TableFO Dennis Munden in his Arty shirt next to "Moon" Mullins. That's Joe Turner in the dark suit.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-2.JPGRedleg Banquet TableJerry Orr and Ed Moor in their bright artillery red 2/9th shirts.Nov 06, 2014
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Banquet-3.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetMartha Henderson, wife of Joe Henderson, takes a moment to speak with Mike Kurtgis, Lorraine Knight, Barb Keith, and Jackie Dauphin at the redleg table.Nov 06, 2014
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