120-MM Anti-aircraft
Battery B, 65th AAA Gun Battalion
Okinawa
D B TURNER 12/1951 - 08/1953
Gen. Nelson M. Walker
Troop ship that I sailed on to Okinawa (14 days)
Troop ship that I sailed on to Okinawa (14 days)
Protecting the Bombers of Kadena Air Base
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Protecting the Babes of Lost Beach
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Gun in our bunker
Gun towing tractor (Rubber tire type)
Cartridge laying on deck
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Loading the cartridge
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Sending our gun to Japan for repairs
(Not as easy as sending through Amazon)
(Not as easy as sending through Amazon)
Tents cooling off
Battalion Sports Event and BBQ
Okinawan Festival
Street life
Traffic control
Government building
Bay with caves in background
Armed Forces Liberty Pass
Military Payment Certificates
US money not allowed for local purchases
US money not allowed for local purchases