Story by Capt. James Robertson | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division | 01.15.2012
Spc. Justin Ford heard the command “Hang it!” and placed the high explosive mortar round in the top of the tube. Seconds later, he heard the command “Fire!” and dropped the round in. The mortar cracked as the round flew into the air. Seconds later, the round exploded over two kilometers away, ripping the target apart. For Ford and the other mortarmen in the Squadron, this was just......
