The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JW-3.JPGFDC at LZ OD105mm cannisters lined the path to the sandbagged CONEX that housed the FDC. The sign in th foreground includes the 4th Inf Div Ivy patch, which indicates the "swap" from the 25th Inf Div had just occurred on 1Aug67.Aug 24, 2010
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JW-6b.JPGSame shot; different angle of kitchen being erected on LZ OD.Aug 24, 2010
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JW-1.JPGTrash SumpView from LZ OD, August, 1967.Aug 24, 2010
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JW-4.JPGEnlisted FDC BunkerSeveral items of interest here: the neatly stacked sandbags, the pickaxe, the water cans and wash basin, and canteen cups hanging off the roof. Note there is a DOOR on this bunker! Now that's civilized!Aug 24, 2010
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Ed_Thomas_home.jpgGoing home in styleEd Thomas is ready to mount his "Harley Hog" and head back to Kansas after another great reunion. Have a safe journey, Ed!Aug 20, 2010
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bertku.jpgThe Big Moment!The big moment has arrived! Capt Dave Collins attaches the "Bert-ku" award to the recipient. His "buddy" Ed Thomas is about to fall over laughing.Aug 20, 2010
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DSC_0023.jpgPhoto courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.Aug 15, 2010
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DSC_0026.jpgCapt Dave's gang, C-1-35Capt Dave Collins, C-1-35, is seated with this daughter and son-in-law; Miss Rosemary is at far left.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
Aug 15, 2010
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DSC_0022.jpgMore C-1-35Dickie & Linda Dickerson anchored the table at far left. Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.Aug 15, 2010
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DSC_0024.jpgCacti Saturday Night BanquetSmiles all around.

Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
Aug 15, 2010
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DSC_0021.jpgC-2-35George Keener, seated at left, with guests and members of C-2-35.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
Aug 15, 2010
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red1-2010.jpgThe RedlegsAttending the 35th Inf Regt reunion from the 2/9th Arty are: (L to R) Mike Kurtgis, Dennis Munden, Tom Roman, Don Keith, John Cashin, Ed Thomas, Dennis Dauphin, Greg Malnar, Gary Dean Springer, Ed Moor, Bert Landau, and Jerry Orr.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
Aug 13, 2010
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