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SMURRA.JPGModern Day AmbroseAmbrose had the good fortune to find The Mighty Ninth website, call about the Encore Reunion on the very LAST day that the Hotel would take a reservation, and join us at Ft Sill.
Great to see you there, Ambrose!
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Patalano_-_Smurra.JPGWONDERFUL REUNION - 50 YEARS LATERFifty years after Vietnam, I met up with my old paisano Bob Patalano in Connecticut in 2017. We used to exchange our favorite Italian recipes while on duty with the 2/9th in Vietnam. There have been a few changes in our appearance since then.
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AS-9.JPGOur WorkhorsesWithout the Chinook in Nam, we would have been very hard pressed to keep supplies coming and be combat effective.
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AS-8.JPGMore domesticatedThis is a more "city-fied" location in Nam
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AS-7.JPGLZ IncomingA direct hit on one of our howitzers when the enemy attacked LZ Incoming. {See "War Stories" about LZ Incoming}
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AS-6.JPGPlenty of dustThis is generally what it looks like when a CH-47 brings in a slingload of supplies.
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AS-5.JPGGoing Home - CONUS OrdersSee those overseas caps? They contain orders for going home.
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AS-4.JPGCargo AirportFixed-wing cargo planes on the tarmac.
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AS-3.JPGField EntertainmentWell, the troops seem to be enjoying it!
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AS-28.JPGCargo PlanesThey carried troops and equipment throughout the war zone.
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AS-27.JPGHead Shed?Looks like some sort of headquarters building
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AS-26.JPGGun SectionMembers of my Howitzer Section
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