Last additions - Terry Savely
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TS-D5.JPGGoing to the Dogs: MascotsNot for sure, but this may be the TOC mascot who was also named "Short Round".Dec 30, 2008
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TS-D4.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots of Bravo Battery"Look what those C-rats are doing to my teeth!"
Mocha the mascot.Dec 30, 2008
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TS-D3.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots of Bravo Battery"Halt! What's the password?"
Mocha stands guard.Dec 30, 2008
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TS-D1.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots of Bravo Battery"Here...hang on...Mocha wants to talk to you"Dec 30, 2008
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TS-D2.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots of Bravo Battery"Is it C-rat time yet?"
Mocha is ready.Dec 30, 2008
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TS-24.jpgThere's War... and then there is warThe editor of the newly-renamed "Ivy Leaf" rag of the 4th Inf Division may have wished he gave more thought to this page layout. At top, you have and Infantryman in the jungle, at bottom, you have our cannoneers with "B" Company (s/b Battery), 2/9th, firing a mission, and to the right...TA-DA! An 8,800 sq ft brand new PX has a grand opening...complete with 500 soldiers and a band! Wonder if they sang "Happy Days Are Here Again"?Nov 25, 2008
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TS-12.jpgThe Fickle Finger of FateRick Algren has a unique backscratcher. Or, perhaps he was in charge of assigning details. Actually, it's his "Short Timer's" stick. Photo taken on a convoy to the Chu Pa mountains, Spring, 1969.
Rick was an RTO before coming into the TOC.Jul 09, 2008
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TS-13.jpgTick TOCThe fierce & determined guy at far left is Joe Henderson, then Larry Leonard, Bob (Smitty) Smith, Rick Algren & Terry Savely. FR: John Blanche, Gary Williams (2/9th) and Gary Butler (Ft Worth), also 2/9th.
Photo date is October, 1968.Feb 15, 2008
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TS-23.jpgExcellent shot of "B" Battery cannoneers boresighting their howitzer.Feb 12, 2008
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TS-22.jpgMy collectionUNK Cannoneer. Some guys collect marbles; I collect hardware.Feb 08, 2008
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TS-21.jpgGrabbing the lanyardThe final step: the AG grabbing the lanyard. Get ready for a double-bang.Feb 08, 2008
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TS-20.JPGMessage for CharlieUNKNOWN Cannoneer loads the newer M102 howitzer model.Feb 05, 2008
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