The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Sykora.JPGModern Day SteveThis handsome dude is the Modern Day Steve Sykora as he attended our historic 2/9th FA at Ft Sill, OK in May-June, 2013.
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SK-9.JPGVillage belowThis is a village north of Kontum.
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SK-8.JPGFODutyIn the air to begin some FO duties.
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SK-7.JPGShaving commercialI feel so clean after my morning shave.
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SK-60.JPG"On the Way, Over"Well...that's what we said until Ft Sill said the radio transmission was too long. It became "Shot, Over!"
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SK-6.JPGMY tent!Finally got my own tent.
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SK-59.JPGHammer-FireUsing a hammer to fire the M-102 which replaced the WWII-era M-105.
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SK-58.JPGLoad 'er up!Getting ready to load a round into the breech. Note the fuze-setting tool next to the round.
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SK-57.JPGFuze SettingScrewing in the fuze in a 105mm howitzer round. No good without it.
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SK-56.JPG"F" TroopThe guys we called "F" Troop prepare for a fire mission.
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SK-55.JPGHarvest TimeFarming here was a little different than back in the States.
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SK-54.JPGYes! That's him!!Major Jerry Orr poses with hands on hips during a little Christmas celebration. Jerry was responsible for planning and organizing our historic 45+ year-later "Redleg Reunion" at Ft Sill, OK, May 29 - June 1st.
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