The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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A-2-35_Lunch.jpgA-2-35Members of A-2-35 got together for a Company lunch on Saturday noon. At left is Sgt Hal Bowling, Lt Pete Dykstra, and Lt David Dunn....Platoon Leaders who had either the fortune or misfortune to have Lt Dennis Dauphin as their FO from Nov, 66 to Mar, 67. Obviously, we made it back.Oct 07, 2012
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Banquet-1.JPGSeating ChartStanding in front of the Banquet seating chart: Jerry Orr, John Mullins, Mike Kurtgis, Steve Sykora and Dennis Dauphin. As usual, the seating was organized chaos.Oct 07, 2012
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Banquet-4.JPGWaiting on the chowCowboy Danny Fort and Jim Connolly anxiously awaiting food service at the Banquet.Oct 07, 2012
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Banquet-3.JPGEnjoying the BanquetFirst Timer Terry Stuber, "B" Battery seated next to Laura Fort, spouse of Cowboy Danny Fort who is also a "First Timer".Oct 07, 2012
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Banquet-2.JPGOld NewsJerry Orr, John Mullins, and Steve Sykora look at a publication from the days in Nam.Oct 07, 2012
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Denver-1.JPGIt's Party Time!Jerry Orr, "Moon" Mullins, and Steve Sykora joining C-1-35 at the Rock Bottom Grill in Denver for the annual get-together with The Mighty Ninth.Oct 07, 2012
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OD_Underwear.JPGOlive Drab UnderwearWell, I wasn't issued any OD underwear, so I had to "make" my own by dipping some in green dye prior to departing for Nam. Many of us, if not all, did not know what to pack for Vietnam.Jul 31, 2012
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Duc_Pho_2012.jpgHill at Duc PhoThis is the aerial picture from 1967, with an X marking the approximate spot where
the photo was taken, and the approximate location of my tent at the time.
That entire area from the X going north is a neighborhood now.
{A 2nd click of your mouse will enlarge the photo and provide a great view!}
Jul 31, 2012
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DY_2012.jpgBeen a lonnnnng time!Ft Sill, 1966 to Vietnam, 2012.
Danny returns to Vietnam in 2012; he is standing at the site of the former LZ Montezuma (renamed "Bronco" later).
Jul 31, 2012
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Lt_Frank_Herbick.jpgModern Day Frank Herbick - 46 years laterWe met in November, 1966 at TanSonNhut and met again in Ocean Springs, MS in June, 2012, a mere forty-six (46) years later. Frank served as FO with both the 1/14th and 35th Regiments as an FO and eventually the 2/9th BnHq S-1 paper-pusher. But...Frank spent over seven months in the field as an FO, declining to accept a job in the firebase batteries.Jun 21, 2012
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Ray_Delano.JPG"Modern Day" RayHere Ray poses with GEN Casey on the day of his retirement, receiving a "coin" in recognition. Congrats, Ray!

Webmaster's Note: Our brother Ray Delano passed away in May, 2020.
May 18, 2012
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Modern-Day_Steve.JPGModern DayModern-day Steve Gorecki. He wears a different kind of helmet these days.

Reminds us of the book: "We Were Young...and Soldiers". With emphasis, of course, on "were".
May 15, 2012
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