The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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GDSc.jpgBronco BugleJan 09, 2010
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GDSd.jpgA great big "thank you"LtCol "Wild Bill" Miller of the 1/14th took the time to write a letter of thanks to an FO. Now, it's a prized possession 40 years later.Jan 09, 2010
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GDS-14a.jpgGot ActionA major battle occurred on 29 May 67 involving a heavy mortar attack on "C" Battery. The CO and XO Lt Rainer Stutt were WIA, along with several men of Charlie Battery.
FO Lt Bill Farmer was KIA.
Jan 09, 2010
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Leach.jpgModern Day MaxAmerica has given me a good life; after Nam my career with Zales & having my own business was successful.
Married for 43 years to the same woman and producing 4 girls, all have degrees.
Today,I have 10 grandchildren.
My life has been a blessing!
Dec 16, 2009
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Homeward_Bound.jpgOne for the road....the LONG road homeCelebrate! Downing a few beers at the Pleiku NCO Club just before heading home. There's still room for a lot more empty beer cans on the table.Dec 15, 2009
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C-130.jpgReady, Aim....Don't Fire!Interesting photo of a C-130 crossing the GT line. After several planes got hosed with artillery, the order came down to post an "air guard" during fire missions.Dec 15, 2009
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Hackley.jpgHackley the HazardNote the "Elvis" hairstyle. Also, this is one of the few photos that captures a clear shot of the 105mm lanyard (lower left) and the hand brake (lower right).Dec 15, 2009
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Parker.jpgPleasant DreamsHappy victim of a knockout punch? Parker of the Commo Section doesn't seem to mind.Dec 15, 2009
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Bubble.jpgBoss' bubbleA fun ride if you were able to get on. Mostly used by the Battalion Commander to visit units. Note the former Artillery insignia on the front. The "vertical missile" was removed from the FA brass in the 70s, leaving the FA branch with crossed cannons.Dec 15, 2009
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PowderChg.jpgPowder BagsMy family had no clue as to what "powder charges" were, so I clipped out this news article which showed the proper display of the powder charges being held up for count verification and sent it homeward.Dec 03, 2009
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