The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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BB-26.JPGThe Whole CrewThis is the #4 Gun Section prior to us going to LZ Incoming.
Back Row: Sgt Reedy (WIA), UNK, Phil Orville (WIA), Me.
Front Row: Danny McMillan, Bobby Gomez, Elmer Lindsay (KIA) and Carl Willis (not pictured).
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BB-25.JPGThat's MeThat's me...Bob Becker...doing my John Wayne pose.
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BB-24.JPGA Working CrewThe fire mission continues. I don't think Ft Sill allowed cannoneers to straddle a trail; they kinda frowned on that.

Casteel, Martinez, me and Reedy working the cannon.
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BB-23.JPGFire mission continues...Casteel, me and Reedy
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BB-22.JPGThe real thingThese are the working parts of a 105mm; near and dear to the hearts of every cannoneer.
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BB-21.JPGResupply chopper leavingThis pilot might want to re-think his flight plan next time.
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BB-20.JPGResupplyChinook dropping off ammo.
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BB-2.JPGOn the double!Section Chief Carlos Casteel on the left; redleg bending down is Ambrose Smurra.
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BB-19.JPGFire Mission!Carlos Casteel, me, and Bobby Gomez working the fire mission.
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BB-18.JPGLoad 'er up!L to R: Freddy Martinez, Carlos Casteel, and Bobby Gomez. Ya think we had a recruiter working south of the border?
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BB-17.JPGTarget!Whatever it was, it got it. We were just practicing, though.
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