The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Wald-5.JPGChristmas, 1966The ever popular photograph of "Titty Mountain". Rumor has it that the name became so popular that the "higher ups" insisted it be called "Dragon Mountain" instead.Nov 18, 2010
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Wald-1.JPGBase Camp - Christmas, 1966PFC John Waldman ready to defend gun pit. The hole behind him is likely from one of the blades of the 105mm towed howitzers.Nov 18, 2010
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Wald-4.JPGBase Camp - Christmas, 1966Sitting in the bunker with pal UNK.Nov 18, 2010
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Wald-3.JPGBunker-ville, 1966Wow! All the "comforts" of home in my bunker! Too bad the ever-popular Playboy centerfold caught the camera's flash. Oh, well...at least I can see it.Nov 18, 2010
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Wald-2.JPGBase Camp, 1966PFC Marion Sullivan standing between the trails.Nov 18, 2010
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Okie449.JPGBush HatReady for the bush, obviously. Here, "Doc", (Ireland?) the medic, is packed & ready. Notice the western style pistol tucked in the belt.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie450.JPGSmile!Lee Okerstrom and Art ____. Taken near Hill 369.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie447.JPGWeapon maintenanceIn the center sits FO Lt Bert Landau, surrounded by Recon Sgts & RTOs. Photo taken around Tam Ky in 1967.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie448.JPGYe Olde Redleg InnSgt Lee Okerstrom, left, with Lt Monty Lafitte with a "Stars & Bars" flag in the background. The sign reads "The Redleg Inn". LZ English.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie445.JPGFO & RTOFO Lt Monty Lafitte staying in close contact with his RTO, Sgt Lee Okerstrom at LZ English, Bong Son.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie442.JPGOld drinking buddiesLt Monty Lafitte and John (UNK). Taken at Phu Cat in June, 1968.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie446.JPGMore FOs and RTOsJim ____, RTO, Rocky ____, FO, Lt Monty Lafitte, Lee Okerstrom, and Art. Taken at LZ Ross.Nov 15, 2010
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