23d Infantry in Alaska

I have had the honor to have served in the 1st, 2d, and 4th of the 23d Infantry as part of the 2d Infantry Division, USARAL (US Army Alaska), and the 172d Brigade (SEP). I have seen all and parts of the published histories and noticed that none of the "cold war" service has been written. There is virtually nothing between the Korean War and Vietnam. The 23d is now serving valiently in the Mid-East. I think these soldiers need to know the history of those dark days between the wars.

Sunday, March 08, 2009

Davis Range



The Army had a two-year training cycle. after Willow Freeze, it started with "Training of the Individual Soldier and Patrolling". The above photos are of Davis Range, and the 2d Squad, 3d Platoon of "B" Company.

Davis range was (is?) a live fire range capable of taking up to a company. A lot of ammunition was expended during the years I was there. The range was about two miles South West of the Fort Richardson cantonment area. The view is toward the Ship Creek watershed.

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