The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MK-51.jpgMontagnard LonghouseNote the efficient ladder; doesn't need a 2nd leg or steps in the middle. Not OSHA-approved, either.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-50.jpgIncoming HueyProbably the most common sight in Vietnam.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-47.jpgCombat Assault - coming upCapt Chuck Rothlisberger "on the horn" prior to a CA. RTO Gary Horner was used to a radio-telephone cord being wrapped under his neck.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-48.jpgRoad MarchClassic formation for a jungle road march.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-45.jpgMortar SectionMortar Section for B-2-35Jun 07, 2008
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MK-46.jpgRare Defensive PositionIt was rare to find yourself in a prepared defensive position in the boonies.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-44.jpgCombat ReadyCombat ready with 3-days worth of "C-Rats". We can bring the engineering stakes along for a weiner roast.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-42.jpgDigging inProviding cover and concealment with logs, sandbags, and foxholes.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-41.jpgDefensive PositionAfter three days or more.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-40.jpgWhere are we?Leave that to the FO, of course. Typical LZ clearing by an Infantry company on a mission.Jun 07, 2008
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MK24.jpgThe World came by HueyRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".Jun 07, 2008
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MK23.jpgPhil GalvanPhil Galvan, (looking away) another RTO for the CP who was wounded at Duc Lap, 25Sep68 with B-2-35.Jun 07, 2008
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