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Fred_Oliver.JPGModern-Day FredFred is a successful real estate developer, both business and residential, in San Diego, CA. He attended our historic 2/9th FA reunion in May, 2013 at Ft Sill, OK.
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JFO-88.JPGWhat is it?I caught it and was told, You cook it, too!".
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JFO-87.JPGTaking a breakTypical scene of troops moving through the Central Highlands.
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JFO-86.JPGThis is the fieldRucksack, helmet, letter from home, and a smoke.
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JFO-85.JPGAir DeliverySoldier in the foreground gives the Huey pilot the "thumbs up" to pull out. Delivery complete.
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JFO-84.JPGPerfect Timing!The photo catches the cigarette smoke departing his nostrils at the exact moment. Smoke breaks were common, just like in the States.
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JFO-82.JPGC-RatsAll field troops knew the trick of using one C-rat can as a "mini-stove" and heating an otherwise cold can of rations. Note the improvised bedding of sand bags and an air mattress. Everyone, I'm sure, is familiar with the white plastic spoons.
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JFO-81.JPGSearch & DestroyBoth grunts and redleg FO parties know this sight all too well...going through the Johnson grass with your weapon at the ready.
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JFO-80.JPGMedic timePreventing infection from setting into a minor wound.
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JFO-79.JPGA hand of bridge?Fish? Euchre? Not likely with the military play money at stake.
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JFO-78.JPGOn patrolTaking a break or setting up a night position.
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JFO-77.JPGOn the ground on patrolNote the inflatable air mattresses. In the red circle is a souvenir someone is bringing home.
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