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Tex_4-2.JPGExcellent Photo162 viewsThis is a magazine-perfect shot of the newer M-102 that replaced the old M101A1 howitzers. It now graces the homepage of The Mighty Ninth website.
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JCook88.JPGSetting up the field FDC162 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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JC-17.JPGSp4 John Wheeler162 viewsJohn Wheeler...that's all the info I have.
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LD-6.JPGReunion Photos - Lee Dixon162 viewsThe Story of The Buffalo Soldier - as told by SGM Wallace Moore. He entertained us with the stories of long ago and the replica barracks of the buffalo soldiers served as a perfect backdrop.
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SG-22a.JPGLZ Pony162 viewsWe hooked out of LZ Meade and landed on an interesting little LZ called "Pony". LZ Pony was low and flat and adjacent to an airstrip (very adjacent). There was a rice paddy just north of the LZ. The photo shows the FDC bunker and the two fellows are George Skulzachek on the left and Greg Malnar on the right.
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Arr-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive162 views"Headquarters" for the historic 2/9th reunion was Bldg 5678, Aultman Hall, located on top of the hill of Geronimo Road. Aultman Hall was the later "twin" of Allin Hall, Bldg. 5676. These two buildings were the new Officer BOQs going back to 1965. They are now a commercially-run hotel on Ft Sill property. My, how things have changed!Arriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
Lt Wayne Crochet and wife Carol chat with Lt Mike Kurtgis as they entered the front door. Both served as Forward Observers for The Mighty Ninth.
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Service.JPGHanging 'em up162 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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JFO-87.JPGTaking a break162 viewsTypical scene of troops moving through the Central Highlands.
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GDS-3.jpgBattle Tank161 viewsM-48 battle tank on the perimeter of the b-2-35 location. It was the only time that we had one.
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Game_On.jpgRecess161 viewsMonsoon basketball? Using a mud pit as a basketball court has interesting results.
January, 2014 update: That's First Sergeant Clifford J. Pullan under the basket and Robert Kornagay on the ground; Geary Burrows is at upper left.
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TS-28.JPGWillie Peter161 viewsA brilliant capture of white phosphorous rounds landing. It looked white hot because...it was! LZ Penny.
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JC-14.JPGSSG Billy P. Mills161 viewsBilly Mills
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