The photo above was taken on September 15, 2011, at our fourth annual reunion, held in the Seattle area. Most of the 27 men who attended this reunion are shown. The highlight of our time together was going to Fort Lewis, headquarters to the current 4/23rd, where we were treated to an incredible tour of their facilities. (Many thanks to Colonel Greg Harkins, Command Sergeant Major Paul Bigs, and the many more involved, including our own "Doc" John Wood, Bill Dillehay, and Dave Guilland, for arranging this awesome event!)
The army base sent two buses to transport us from our hotel in Seatac. On base, we ate breakfast in the mess hall (more like a cafeteria), were greeted by the current command of the 4/23rd, examined closehand a "Static Display" (men from the Stryker Brigade in combat garb with their weapons, along with several variations of Stryker vehicles), visited the barracks (more like college dorms), traveled in Strykers to the firing range (where those who wanted to could fire weapons--including the "SAW"), ate MRE's, saw a demonstration of night vision equipment and helmet-mounted communication devices, and later were guests at an impressive military banquet. All of us Vietnam veterans were treated with the utmost respect and consideration by the men of the current unit.
For some interesting photos of our tour of Fort Lewis, go to the "Pictures" tab.
"All Gave Some... Some Gave All."
