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Huseth-9.JPG25th Div Yearbook - Oct 1, 1941 to Oct 1, 1966A short history of the 2/9th FA arriving in Nam. The writeup includes some of the other supporting units arriving with the 3rd Brigade.
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Huseth-12.JPG25th Div Yearbook - Oct 1, 1941 to Oct 1, 1966Mike Huseth is shown taking part in the load out of the Section's 105mm.
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Huseth-11.JPG25th Div Yearbook - Oct 1, 1941 to Oct 1, 1966Courtesy of the yearbook, we learn that the 1/69th Armor was the first tank unit to arrive. They were initially assigned to the Cu Chi area and then moved north with us to the Central Highlands.
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Huseth-10.JPG25th Div Yearbook - Oct 1, 1941 to Oct 1, 1966Photo shows Westmoreland addressing troops. Identified in the photo are "Keller" (not found on roster), SFC Bobby D. Smith and SSG Norman Smith.
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MH-86a.jpgAlso readyCannoneer ready to move out with his Section.
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MH-77a.JPGMonsoon, 1966 - Tea PlantationJust a muddy mess everywhere.
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MH-30a.JPGAlways a sight to seeEvery artilleryman was amazed to see the Chinook helicopter pick up a 105mm howitzer on a sling.
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MH-86.JPG#3 Section: Loaded & Ready to go!My gun section is ready RSOP to a new position.
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MH-85.JPGHistorical photoThe Vietnam war marked the end of the US Army's "air corps".
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MH-84.JPG85mm mortarMortar firing exercise. Notice EVERYONE has their fingers in their ears!!
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MH-7a.JPGTake TwoAlways take two photos in case one doesn't come out right. Look carefully and you'll find differences in the photos.
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Michael_Huseth_-_2013.JPGModern Day MichaelAttending the historic 2/9th FA reunion at Ft Sill, May 29 - June 1st, here is a photo in modern day. Gives meaning to the phrase "We Were Soldiers...and Young".
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