The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DScott-2.JPG"The Undertaker"The tube is named the "Undertaker". Everyone wanting to file a VA tinnitus claim: Take Note! See the safety ear plugs being used by the Cannoneer at right front? I don't either! The crew is firing the newer M102 Howitzer.Nov 15, 2011
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DScott-1.JPGHigh Angle fireEveryone digging through their FM6-40s for refreshers on high angle fire.Nov 15, 2011
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BK-5.JPGCabinet-makersBill Kull stands in front of battlefield luxury: a shelving unit.Oct 22, 2011
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BK-3.JPGFancy QuartersSurrounded by the ubiquitous sandbag, there are some fancy quarters rising in the background.Oct 22, 2011
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BK-4.JPGMore like itBill steps inside the door of a deuce-and-a-half. More familiar turf than a jeep.Oct 22, 2011
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BK-2.JPGGot my wheelsBill Kull is ready for that Saturday night date with the CO's jeep. Just no place to go. No doubt who "Jockstrap Six" might be.Oct 22, 2011
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BK-1.JPGHere I amBill Kull, "B" Battery, 2/9th Arty. Familiar sights on a firebase.Oct 22, 2011
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J_Ward_-_175mm.JPGPre-Vietnam deploymentBefore Vietnam I was stationed with Staff and Faculty Battery, Gunnery Department at Fort Sill’s OCS as a driver of this 175mm, and other self propelled Artillery (M 108, M 109, 8 inch gun). Loved that job. Oct 11, 2011
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Danny_and_Buddies.jpgGood Looking GroupDanny decided to link up both with Terry Stuber (left) and Geary Burrows (right) for a solid BS session between redleg brothers.
We met for a Supper, along with our wives in Altus, NM on Sept 16, 2011. Terry and his wife were on their way to NM. We had a ball telling on each other.
Sep 20, 2011
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JW_-_2011_Reunion.jpgModern Day JohnSome 40+ years later, John meets up with Don Keith, center, who he served with in the field in the FO party and Dennis Munden, left, who he served in the A/2/9 FDC. An amazing opportunity to find fellow Mighty Ninth veterans after all those years. John also worked the Exec Post with Lt Dennis Dauphin (Webmaster) for A/2/9.Aug 30, 2011
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VNBurial2.JPGAug 30, 2011
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Don_PTSD.jpgThe Man SnappedWell, it had to happen. After living in "peace & quiet" for forty-plus years, Don finally snapped and demonstrated his "PTSD": Pretty Tired Senior w/ Distemper. He goes to the Vet next week.Aug 30, 2011
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