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courier_in_helo.JPGRiding with the 2/9th Bn XO135 viewsI'm catching a ride with the 2/9th Bn XO as I am delivering SOI and radio frequency books to the gun batteries.
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Enroute.jpgJanuary, 1969: the road below135 viewsJanuary, 1969: I was enroute to a firebase.
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Valley_Fire2.JPGJanuary, 1969: Firing across the valley135 views155mm howitzers firing in support of units across the valley.
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DY-10.jpgReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 viewsSGM Wallace Moore receives applause for his portrayal of a Buffalo Soldier in period costume of the mid-1800s in the early days of Ft Sill's founding. His "story-telling" followed the retirement ceremony as part of our retirement agenda. SGM Moore has written two books about the Buffalo Soldiers.
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JO-21.JPGReunion Photos - Jerry Orr135 viewsTraining observers - L to R: Mike Alexander, Rob Smitha and M/M Stu Royle.
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MH-86.JPG#3 Section: Loaded & Ready to go!135 viewsMy gun section is ready RSOP to a new position.
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!135 viewsAmazing! This photo captures, almost magically, the powerful dust storm created by a Chinook when hovering over dry ground and picking up a heavy load, such as one of our 105mm howitzers. An almost depleted blivet can be seen just outside the huge dust storm.
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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster135 viewsThe M42 Twin Duster: twin mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns used for defensive purposes in Nam. They were stored at Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX after WWII in heavy cosmoline. The brass found a use for them, re-mobilized them and sent them over. For a little more background, refer to the War Story link and click on "Wanna Cushy Job?".
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JFO-21.JPGWay up there135 viewsI forgot what I climbed up here for! But I've got the high ground occupied.
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JFO-28.JPGLife in the field135 viewsSettling in for the evening.
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JFO-32.JPGCombat Camping 101135 viewsNow this is the roper way to fix camp bedding. A couple layers of sandbags over some cut poles topped with an air mattress. You hope you get a least a week in place to enjoy it.
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JFO-40.JPGField Chaplains135 viewsChaplains ventured into the boonies to hold services.
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