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Posn.JPGScenic view261 viewsOn location at LZ OD
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Inside_Conex2.JPGA Peek Outside261 viewsOne of the "windows" cut out of the CONEX-FDC provides an excellent view of the rice paddies leading to LZ Montezuma. Note the decorative light fixtures used in the FDC. The wooden window casing doesn't quite match the welder's cut, but it was close enough.
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DP16a.JPGFDC TOC - LZ Oasis261 viewsSummer, 1968. Glen Bruney on duty here. This bunker was a complex of rooms made from CONEX containers. These were our main radios on command freq. Switchboard to DivArty at right. Command map at left showing battery circles (ranges). Plastic overlays used to plot targets & troop locations. Clipboard itemized arty fire missions.
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DFort-TStuber.jpgSurprise Visitor261 viewsTerry Stuber links up with Nam buddy Danny Fort {2009}
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Slide09.jpgScenic Firebase261 viewsTake the high ground! It provides for a defensible base and a great view. Anyone know the cannoncockers here?
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CrownePlaza,San_Antonio.jpg2011 Annual 35th Inf Regt "Cacti" Reunion261 viewsMuy Bueno! We had a great time on the Riverwalk! Muy Caliente, also!
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FO-Map.jpgFO's Map, Highway 19260 viewsThe red line is Hwy 19. H&I fire areas are marked as well as the "Delta Tangos" (defensive concentrations) for quick reaction in case of contact.
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TS-19.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot260 viewsUnknown cannoneers. Shell casing reveals the center firing tube which ignites the powder bags.
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SG-9.JPGSteve & Caesar - FDC guys260 viewsMe and George "Caesar" Skulzachek, FDC mates. Kept searching for George after Vietnam without success. Finally learned that he passed away.
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Captured_Mortar.jpgEnemy mortar259 viewsCaptured enemy mortar
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Captured_Rifle.jpgRecoilless Rifle259 viewsCaptured enemy recoilless rifle
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Collimnator.jpgCollimnator replaces Aiming Stakes259 views"High Tech" arrives in Vietnam. The brand new tool called a "collimnator" provides a gunner with a superior tool replacing the red & white banded aiming stakes. Only problem was that Ft Sill hadn't counted on the 110% humidity and the sight glasses fogging up. Stakes were still needed. Also, protective boxes had to be constructed.
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