The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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SK-4a.JPGTOCHere I am standing outside the below-ground TOC. Note sign at right.Jun 06, 2013
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SK-2a.JPGARVN with kidsAn ARVN soldier stands among young kids.Jun 06, 2013
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SK-58.JPGLoad 'er up!Getting ready to load a round into the breech. Note the fuze-setting tool next to the round.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-50.JPGPeace, BrotherA pensive Jeff LaBreck sits in front of his "peace" flag. It went by other names, too.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-60.JPG"On the Way, Over"Well...that's what we said until Ft Sill said the radio transmission was too long. It became "Shot, Over!"Jun 05, 2013
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SK-59.JPGHammer-FireUsing a hammer to fire the M-102 which replaced the WWII-era M-105.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-57.JPGFuze SettingScrewing in the fuze in a 105mm howitzer round. No good without it.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-56.JPG"F" TroopThe guys we called "F" Troop prepare for a fire mission.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-55.JPGHarvest TimeFarming here was a little different than back in the States.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-54.JPGYes! That's him!!Major Jerry Orr poses with hands on hips during a little Christmas celebration. Jerry was responsible for planning and organizing our historic 45+ year-later "Redleg Reunion" at Ft Sill, OK, May 29 - June 1st.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-53.JPGMe and ?Note back of refrigerator and fancy light fixture hanging at right.Jun 05, 2013
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SK-52.JPGFire Mission!This...we know all too well, don't we?Jun 05, 2013
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