Fort Benning

[redcatcherb412]

Had the immense honor and pleasure of attending my Brigade reunion last week, with the current Command HQ of the 199th Infantry Brigade. Between HQ monument dedications, National Infantry Museum visit and base visits it was totally memorable. Even thought it was 45 years ago in 1968 since I served with them in Vietnam, the experience made it seem like yesterday.  From eating lunch in the messhall to listening to the Arty officer call out range settings to the mortar crews.

Memorial to the Redcatchers of 199th Light Infantry Brigade of Vietnam KIA's at 199th Infantry HQ
for an old fart like me after 45 years.  Hopefully I can post a few pic/videos to share.

199th Infantry Brigade Rangers at the Fort Benning Drop Zone
My 16yr old granddaughter at the end of the video, I had to wipe the drooling off her chin as the Rangers walked by her walking off the DZ.  You know girls and uniforms  LOL.

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Live Fire at the Fort Benning Mortar range, 81mm Mortar Training

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And of course no visit would be complete without a visit to see the  venerable old Sherman


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enjoy .. (redctchr)

[800nate800]

Come get me next time i only live about 2 hours away!

[redcatcherb412]

If I'd a known, I woulda hollered Nate.  Was a once in a lifetime trip and event for me.
3200 mile round trip driving, but worth it.

[Butcher]

If I'd a known, I woulda hollered Nate.  Was a once in a lifetime trip and event for me.
3200 mile round trip driving, but worth it.

You should of taken an M18 and played kelly heroes "Burning bridges" along the way

[redcatcherb412]

   LOL  Butcher, if I coulda I woulda.  Would have not had tailgating truckers on I40 that way.

[800nate800]

  LOL  Butcher, if I coulda I woulda.  Would have not had tailgating truckers on I40 that way.

Give em a Hvap round to the track then

[JunkyII]

FT Banning....the home of The Infantry

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[Selino631]

I miss that place, Definitely want to do a trip sometime and see the National Infantry Museum again.

[redcatcherb412]

FT Banning....the home of The Infantry

Follow Me!!!!

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Yes, it surely is

[redcatcherb412]

I miss that place, Definitely want to do a trip sometime and see the National Infantry Museum again.

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Understandable, the visit is memorable.  Any Vet that lives in that area is missing an experience if they haven't been there.
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[bortas1]

  I was born there.