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Photograph of a pilot getting his helmet on, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of Max Collins with the landing gear, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of Sean and Alex loading up the minigun ammo cans for action, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of the flight line at Jubail air base, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of Sergeant Meany and Alex on the boat, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of crew chief looking for fuel leaks, between 1990 and 1995
Title devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Oral memoirs of Ron Springer: an interview conducted on March 1, 2024
Includes interview transcript.contained in: William and Don Griffis Vietnam War Oral History ArchiveOriginally recorded in WAV format at 1411 kbps.Ron Springer was born in Seminole, Texas, and raised in San Angelo, Texas. He attended Central High School in San Angelo and began his studies at Angelo State University in 1969. After two and a half years, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. In this interview, Springer discusses his role in the Army's 223rd Aviation Battalion. He completed his training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and was eventually stationed in Germany. As a proud American, Springer devoted much of his time as a driver for the Sergeant Major. His exemplary service earned him a certificate for sixty thousand accident-free miles while driving in Germany. This achievement allowed him to explore the country beyond his official duties, interact with German civilians, learn the German language, and operate various vehicles, including sedans, vans, jeeps, and the commonly seen deuce and a half.San Angelo Area Foundatio