Ex October Gunner 1985
The Regiment deploys to Fort Lewis for Ex October Gunner, their Annual Operational Assessment - Ex Shellburst Valley. The Firing Battery can be seen lined up for the head count required as part of the assessment.
Beer is brought in after the evening meal in the Mess Hall.
Unfortunately This accident occurred during Ex October Gunner but was in fact ‘next door’ at Camp Murray, the Washington Army National Guard Headquarters. The driver went for a "joyride" in Camp Murray late in the evening, and the combination of an inexperienced driver, an over-powered vehicle, darkness, wet leaves, speed and a dead-end road (and an oak tree) proved to be a deadly combination. He wasn't badly hurt, but the truck was a writeoff, and yes, he was charged.
Beer is brought in after the evening meal in the Mess Hall.
Unfortunately This accident occurred during Ex October Gunner but was in fact ‘next door’ at Camp Murray, the Washington Army National Guard Headquarters. The driver went for a "joyride" in Camp Murray late in the evening, and the combination of an inexperienced driver, an over-powered vehicle, darkness, wet leaves, speed and a dead-end road (and an oak tree) proved to be a deadly combination. He wasn't badly hurt, but the truck was a writeoff, and yes, he was charged.
