[7thson]

This is the kind of vehicle I want when driving in DC.

[Night Hides Not]

You could probably get one pretty cheap, but parts may be a problem. The picture is of a self-propelled Chaparral short range air defense system. During the late-70's, I served in a composite Chaparral/towed Vulcan (20mm gun) battalion in Germany.

I wonder if these systems, or upgraded versions, are still around. All I know is that my unit, 6/56 ADA (motto - Night Hides Not) was deactivated during the 90s.

The four years that I spent at 6/56 were a wonderful experience. Platoon Leader (Chaprral and Vulcan), Maintenance Officer, Asst. S-3 (Operations Officer), Asst. S-4 (Supply Officer), and S-4, were the positions I served in. I arrived as a butterbar (2LT), and left as a Captain.

Culturally, it was a great experience, as I was able to live in Traben-Trarbach, a small town on the Mosel River, for 3 years.