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GT-2.JPGThe men who were set to deploy from HawaiiAt left is Thompson, Gary Cotter and Manuel "Joe" Guerrero.Jul 08, 2017
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GT-3.JPGA little joy before deploymentFrom left: Julius Uler, Ray Churchill (KIA), Manuel "Joe" Guerrero, and Michael Huseth.Jul 08, 2017
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GT-4.JPGMessage from Terry Russell, Battery ClerkTom gets a postcard from his friend Terry, who vividly describes the hectic pace of activity as the 2/9th FA prepares to deploy to Vietnam.
The letter reads: "Hi Tom. Hope your Christmas is a bright and happy one. Guess what? We're headed for the big game very shortly. You should be here and see the work that's involved. I thought I'd break down many times. Everything at once. I doubt if we'll be here for New Years although A's to go ("A" Battery) to go the 5th. Got 15 new people one day and still coming. You've never heard such talk like now. If I don't come back, remember I died for your freedom. We all must agree we are scared, but some bravo's hate to admit it. We're working overtime even on the holidays. Well, Tom, I wish I could write more oftener, but you know how it is. Best of luck for '66.
Aloha,
Terry (Russell)Jul 08, 2017
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Joe_Sleevi~0.JPGModern Day JoeHere Joe is caught on camera with a TV station doing a story on him trying to find his buddies from his time in the US Army. They were a tight-knit group known as the Jefferson County Club.Jun 29, 2017
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JY-2.jpgThere she is!Our wonderful Donut Dolly, Ms Jenny Young. Thank you so much, Jenny! Jenny opens her raincoat to show that it wasn't long enough to prevent her dress from getting soaked. This photo taken at LZ St George as best she can recall.Jun 29, 2017
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JY-5.jpgLZ St George (?)Jenny notes that this photo was likely taken at LZ St George. (Should note, however, that the location looks a little "built up" for a typical firebase). Could be grunts or redlegs having a chow-down. Recognize anyone?Jun 29, 2017
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JY-1.jpgGetting a better viewJenny climbed to the top of the sandbagged structure (FDC?) to get a better view. Jenny visited several firebases in the FIELD, not sitting in the rear areas like a lot of well-publicized celebrities who went to Vietnam. Jenny and her cohorts were brave enough to go meet the men who did the fighting, not the ping-pong players in the rear. She feels pretty sure that this photo was taken at LZ St George.Jun 29, 2017
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JY-3.jpgVisiting firebasesWell, obviously, this isn't a 2/9th FA firebase, but it shows another "hot zone" when Jenny and the Donut Dollies visited.Jun 29, 2017
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JY-4.jpgCuriousAnother Donut Dolly (Linda) observes a Sikorsky Sky Crane haul a 105mm howitzer. Jenny believes this photo may have been taken at LZ Highlander Heights, Mary Lou or Bison, but definitely in the 4th Inf Div Area of Operations.Jun 29, 2017
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John_Cashin-2.jpgThursday Firepower DemonstrationL to R: Charles Skidmore, John "Moon" Mullins, Ed Thomas (in back), Jerry Orr, and Mike Kurtgis enjoy walking the line on this beautiful day on the range.
Photo courtesy of John CashinJun 18, 2017
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J_Cashin.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationOld friends from Nam reunite. Lt John Cashin and Lt Carlton Epps tour the line of artillery weapons at the Thursday Firepower Demonstration.
Photo courtesy of John Cashin.Jun 17, 2017
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RW-1~0.JPGArrivalArty caps and shirts cover the landscape in front of Allin Hall as we gather for the first day of Agenda events as organized and arranged by Host Jerry Orr.Jun 13, 2017
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