The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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TR17.jpgChow!Date: 7June68 Location: LZ Penny
Devouring C-ration stew.
L to R: Arab - Dog - Dink - Gary - Nauman
Practically everyone was known by a nickname.
Aug 11, 2009
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TR16.jpgHit & Miss Chart"Doc" Kline visits our FDC CONEX while I explain the map.Aug 11, 2009
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TR10.jpgThe Warning OrderThese "I'm Coming Home" warning letters were very popular for all the "short timers".Aug 11, 2009
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TR13.jpgSpiritual GuidanceDate: 12March69 Location: LZ Valentine

Catholic Chaplain holding field services.
Aug 11, 2009
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TR15.jpgFaux CannoneerDate: 30Dec68 Location: LZ Schuyler

I don't really work on the guns, but it made for a good picture. Note the new M102; goodbye M1A101 & the "trails".
Aug 11, 2009
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TR14.jpgMe & JohnDate: 30Dec68 Location: LZ Schuyler

John Bowdon at left.
Aug 11, 2009
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TR11.jpgM60 Machine GunDate: 20March69 Location: LZ Valentine

Cleaning the M60. If you want it to work, you had better keep it clean.
Aug 11, 2009
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TR12.jpgMoving TimeAnother move, another 1,000 sandbags. Think we got a little muddy in the process. Next to me is Joe Goldstein with those ever classic military style glass frames.Aug 11, 2009
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TR9.jpgDonut DoggieDate: 20 March Location: LZ Valentine.
Jay Flamme & I with a scout dog at LZ Valentine. Post Note: I learned that Jay was killed in an accidental shooting on the range after returning from RVN, 1969.
Aug 10, 2009
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TR5.jpgMy Buddy Max LeachMaximo T. Leach and I take a stress break from the FDC of "B" Battery.Aug 10, 2009
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TR6.jpgCompetition?"Bravo" Battery has the honor of being named "Best Firing Battery" for the month of December.Aug 10, 2009
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TR7.jpgLZ Ranger IIThe "gang" gets ready to kill a fifth of something. At left, standing, is Lt Don Blankin; Sp5 Jay Flamme next to him. I'm wearing the fancy hat.Aug 10, 2009
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