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Don_PTSD.jpgThe Man Snapped172 viewsWell, it had to happen. After living in "peace & quiet" for forty-plus years, Don finally snapped and demonstrated his "PTSD": Pretty Tired Senior w/ Distemper. He goes to the Vet next week.
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JCook88.JPGSetting up the field FDC172 viewsYou didn't get a diploma from Gunnery unless you could use an RDP fan (range deflection protractor). Deflection readings go to the guns while Quadrant Elevation (QE) must be calculated.
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LD-4.JPGReunion Photos - Lee Dixon172 viewsWell, you can bet that the gun isn't rusty, but those guys in the red shirts might well be! Red Shirts: Steve Cox, Lee Dixon, Mike Kurtgis, Joe Henderson, and Jim Connolly.
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Service.JPGHanging 'em up172 viewsAfter 28 years of active and Reserve service, it's time to "hang 'em up". Let someone take your place with new youth and vigor.

My USAR time was spent primarily with the 4152d USAR School in New Orleans and a short stint with the 1192d Transportation and Terminal Unit located at the edge of the famous French Quarter.
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Elephant2.jpgWanting to join a convoy?171 viewsTroops check out a "convoy" of elephants.
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Dixon37.jpgC-130171 viewsHere is a shot of one of the many, many, many times I was flying out on a C-130. Some of the guys on this very plane I never saw again. I heard they were later killed in an ambush. Note the DC-3-based "Puff The Magic Dragon plane in the background!
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EMoor6.jpgHills of Duc Pho171 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67. Was LZ Montezuma, changed to LZ Bronco (3rd Bde Special Task Force - The Bronco Brigade). Many have commented that this hill, overlooking the South China Sea, was filled with land mines and booby traps left by friend and foe alike.
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Ray_Delano.JPG"Modern Day" Ray171 viewsHere Ray poses with GEN Casey on the day of his retirement, receiving a "coin" in recognition. Congrats, Ray!

Webmaster's Note: Our brother Ray Delano passed away in May, 2020.
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J_Henderson7.JPGJoe Henderson - Denver Photos171 viewsMike Kurtgis, Joe Henderson, John Sadler, Peter Birrow and Terry Savely.
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JC-14.JPGSSG Billy P. Mills171 viewsBilly Mills
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Price_Reunion_1.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price171 viewsThe 777 155mm howitzer on field display.
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LD-7.JPGReunion Photos - Lee Dixon171 viewsJoe Henderson, John Severn, Jim Connolly, and Danny "Cowboy" Fort at the Friday night banquet.
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