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GDS-156.JPGExecutive PracticeRamming home the projo. Gun crews & Section Chiefs must be highly trained...lives downrange are depending on them. It is a good command policy to rehearse during H&Is or registrations. The crews handle the contact fire missions.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-155.JPGExecutive PracticeBtry CO Lt Springer gets "down & dirty" practicing the craft of the cannoneers as he prepares to load a projo. He and the XO made it a point to learn and remember just how important each crew member's job was.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-154.JPGLZ TipSection Chief waiting for commands from the FDC.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-153.JPGIn the holeSgt Gunther in the gun crew bunker. Sgt Gunther was an excellent Crew Section Chief.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-152.JPGLZ TipLt Springer, serving as the Btry CO of "Delta" Battery, stands outside his "home" at LZ Tip.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-151.JPGWater deliveryA Chinook bringing in a water trailer. Troops thought it might be smoking-hot rum.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-150.JPGCasual FridaysLt Springer at LZ Tip, commanding the splintered "Delta Battery". Dress is casual.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-147.JPGThe Melody BarThe "crown jewel" of Pleiku.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-146.JPGThe Bob Hope ShowBob Hope entertains the troops, December, 1966.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-144.JPG"Shine my boots?? Are you kidding?"LtCol Holbrook wanted his officers to "look sharp" for the change of battery commanders in the next photo. Probably the last time you'll see shined boots on my feet in Nam.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-145.JPGBattalion CommanderCapt Richard Higgins (BC, "A" Btry) , LtCol Bruce Holbrook 2/9th BnCO), Lt (Capt) Keith Carlton (new BC of "A" Btry). Photo dated 20 Dec 66.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-142.JPGBrigade luxuryLt Kermit DeVaughn enjoys the comfort of a real bed at the 3rd Brigade base. December, 1966.Jun 28, 2008
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