The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Shields77.jpgCrew in action126 viewsNote that the Gunner has a package of KOOLs in his hand. Fire extinguisher visible. Great photo!

L to R: PFC Mike Steele, SP4 Rick Satterfield, and PFC Tony Heredia.
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Shields89.jpgBuddies121 viewsSP4 Don Hardy and PFC Walt Shields
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Shields88.jpgChat time117 viewsUnfortunately, none of these uniforms have a name tag visible. Anyone know?

Lt Don Blankin does! L to R: PFC John Trout, next is the medic, SP4 Rick Kelim, UNK, and SSG Keith Portrey.
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Shields84.jpgPicking up supplies?116 viewsHow many cases of Bud do you need?

Actually, SP4 Rick Kelim is leaving for home.
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Shields76.jpgCrew in action116 viewsNow THAT'S what we call "getting into the action"!

L to R: SP4 Rick Satterfield, PFC Tony Heredia, PFC Mike Steele. Steele does the 105 tango.
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Shields67.jpgCrew Recorder114 viewsHolding the landline to the FDC is SP4 Don Hardy. He also appears to be the dude who really knows how to take a great photo back in the 60s when Eastman Kodak was still alive.
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Shields75.jpgCrew in action112 viewsCrew loads another round.

L to R: SP4 Rick Satterfield, PFC Tony Heredia, PFC Mike Steele, PFC Walt Shields
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Shields78.jpgCameraman111 viewsI think we found the camera expert. He is SP4 Don Hardy. To his left is PFC Mike Rozak.
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Shields72.jpgCrew in action109 viewsClearing the breech from a fired shell. SP4 Rick Satterfield is the Gunner; PFC Mike Steele is the Loader (notice the duck tails), and PFC Tony Heredia is the Asst Gunner.
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Shields85.jpgBuddies109 viewsNote sign lists all the mascots in the Battery.

UNK and PFC Walt Shields
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Shields71.jpgWorking the cannons101 viewsPhenomenal Quality! These cannoncockers are working professionals. Note the clarity of the photo: you can see the 105mm round in all its glory. Note the pockets: one has a spoon, the other a pencil. You can see the well-worn handle on breechblock. Empty shell casings; aiming stakes. Yep! This is what things look like!
L to R: Sp4 Rick Satterfield, PFC Tony Heredia, PFC Mike Steele, PFC Walt Shields, and UNK
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Shields90.jpgTaking a snooze99 viewsHere is Battery B mascot, Bootlegger, taking an afternoon nap.
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