The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-1.jpgMap of Pleiku & surrounding basesMap of Pleiku area with many familiar spots identified.
The Mighty Ninth personnel considered the area a homestead.
May 24, 2008
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WS-2.JPGLZ OasisMap showing LZ Oasis, a location that many, if not all, members of the 2/9th spent some time.May 24, 2008
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The_Trail_Pass.jpgLooking towards PleikuA good view of the topography at Mang Yang Pass on Highway 19. The roadside position of Company A-2-35 can be seen at the left of the highway. The company was guarding Hwy 19 during January and February, 1967.May 13, 2008
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FO_for_A-2-35.JPGThe FOLt Dennis Dauphin, FO assigned to A-2-35. Photo taken at company's position while guarding Highway 19.May 13, 2008
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The_Lookout.jpgArmed & DangerousFO for A/2/35 clowns for a photo atop an concrete water tank at the Mang Yang Pass.May 13, 2008
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Rainbow.jpgRainbow at Highway 19Angular photo shows a rainbow passing directly over the Infantry company A-2-35 commanded by Capt Charlie Murray.
February, 1967.
May 13, 2008
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InsideARVN.jpgView from insidePhoto taken from inside the ARVN compound. Note the heavily fortified fence. February, 1967.May 13, 2008
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Hwy19-kids.jpgKids on the highwayDuring less dangerous times, Vietnamese kids hung around Highway 19.May 13, 2008
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Hiway_19.jpgGoing Thru the PassThis is Highway 19 as it leads through the Mang Yang Pass.May 13, 2008
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CommandingView.jpgHighway 19Hills protect either side of the Mang Yang Pass. In the center, Highway 19 leads to An Khe - Qui Nhon.
Picture taken from atop the Pass.
May 13, 2008
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ARVN_perimeter.JPGCompound perimeterPhoto from inside the ARVN compound, looking outward from the perimeter. Notice gun barrel pointing out at lower right.May 13, 2008
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ARVN_Comp.JPGThe site of an important radio relay station manned by the ARVNs. It is directly in line with the ARVN compound on a higher peak.May 13, 2008
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