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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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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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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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AS-25.JPGProtectiveAutomatic weapon...loaded and ready to go. I'm prepared for anything.
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AS-24.JPGThassa Me!Standing next to my gun.
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AS-23.JPGTypical scene in the Central HighlandsAlmost every firebase in the Central Highlands had a mountain backdrop.
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AS-22.JPGCup of CofeeOnce I get my morning coffee, I'm ready to go.
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AS-21.JPGUnloadingOne the howitzer is on the ground, we unload and set that sucker up for firing.
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AS-20.JPGProtecting the AmmoEvery gun section took great care to build a wooden shed to shelter and protect the 105mm ammo.
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AS-19.JPGScenic OverlookIf you were lucky, your next position looked like this. You had both the commanding high ground against the enemy and a beautiful scene every day.
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