The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MTL-7.jpgYes! It was cooler working without a shirt and getting lots of sun for a nice dark tan. Thank you, Vietnam!Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-10.jpgPeaceful spotI am not coming out until the mortar shelling stops.Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-5.jpgSoldier buddy: South VietnamA Vietnam soldier - yes, South Vietnam! A friend that wanted to go to America with me; makes a good friend!Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-2.jpgYou're in the Army now!Max T. Leach: Drafted 14Mar68 at Ft Worth, Texas. Took Basic Training at Ft Polk, La. 25Mar68 - 17May68.
Awarded the American Spirit Medal.
Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-3.jpgAIT - OCS Ft Sill, OklaAttended AIT - OCS at Ft Sill, Okla, but dropped out after 5th week. Did not want the additional time in service required of an OCS officer. Sent to Vietnam in October, 1968.Jan 22, 2010
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MTL-6.jpgDeep ProtectionOctober, 1968 - Assigned to "B" Battery, 2/9th Arty in the FDC section. Digging another shelter to keep me safe and hoping that "Charlie" doesn't kill me.Jan 22, 2010
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GDS-Menu4.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuBack Cover: A Christmas PrayerJan 10, 2010
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GDS-Menu3.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuChristmas Day Dinner Menu. In December, 1966, the 3rd Bde brought its troops back to firebases for a holiday break.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Menu1.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuFront Cover - Christmas, 1966 MenuJan 10, 2010
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GDS-Cal-1.jpg"Short Timer's" CalendarWoo-Hoo! Only 100 days left in-country. Some calendars started at 90 days, the same time the Bn Adjutant recorded you as a "90-day drop". Most everybody had a calendar.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Menu2.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuInside Cover: Message from Commanding General.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Cal-2.jpg"Short Timer's" CalendarAnd, of course, the calendar was a drawing of a gal in a bikini. The final dates to check off were the most interesting ones, naturally.Jan 10, 2010
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