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SG-27.JPGRe-visiting Iwo Jima?149 viewsThe FDC crew was attempting to be clever in duplicating the flag-raising on Iwo Jima. It was actually the raising of a R-292 antenna. Can't communicate without it. Smiling Greg Malnar on the left leading the event. Great place for a sniper on the hill behind. We did not stay there long enough for anyone to figure that out thankfully.
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JFO-77.JPGOn the ground on patrol149 viewsNote the inflatable air mattresses. In the red circle is a souvenir someone is bringing home.
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GDB-32.JPGA long-distance benefactor149 viewsA nephew enters the Soap Box Derby.
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Pleiku_St.jpgSights & Scenes148 viewsThe streets of Pleiku
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WS-25.JPGSurvey Section148 viewsSgt McDonna poses proudly next to the Section sign. The sign says "Mighty Ninth Survey Section" when photo is enlarged. Wonder where that piece of history is today? Engineer stakes prop up the sandbag wall around the tent.
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MK-48.jpgRoad March148 viewsClassic formation for a jungle road march.
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MK-99.jpgBattery Firebase148 viewsMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
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MK90.jpgNew Home148 viewsThe Firebase at LZ Oasis becomes my new home with the 3rd Brigade, 2/9th Arty, 4th ID.
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MK96.jpgLZ Oasis148 viewsThe 2/9th at Firebase Oasis, 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div
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MK288.jpgPassing through148 viewsBattalion clerk was a CO (Conscientious Objector) who had the flag over his bunk…nice kid; did my Code book cover. But this incident told him what “Charlie” thinks of his “Peace Flag”. The B-40 went through flag and passed out of the Tent.
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WS-81.JPGHail, Miss America 1969!148 viewsMs Judith Ford, chosen as Miss America in 1969 visited our base and stands next to PFC Jerry Genson, henceforth known as the "Lucky Devil". Lucky devil indeed, Ms Ford represented the State of Illinois as a pageant contestant. She took the time to visit the troops in the field in Vietnam.
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TS-43.JPGSick Call?148 viewsMedics Tent at LZ Valentine....I think.
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