The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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LZ_Uplift_1a.JPGLZ UpliftFirepower demo at LZ Uplift.Mar 12, 2015
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LZ_Uplift_1b.JPGLZ UpliftDemonstrating armed helicopter firepower on the hills surrounding LZ Uplift.Mar 12, 2015
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Gun_Ship_1.JPGLZ UpliftWe were all intrigued by the new "armed helicopter" capable of firing thousands of rounds of ammo in seconds.Mar 12, 2015
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Gun_Ship_2.JPGLZ UpliftThe Chinook workhorse was armed with a high rate of firing capacity. It was know as "Guns A-Go-Go. Here is a look inside.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31a.JPGGraveThis grave was located at Bronco Beach.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31b.JPGReady for battleHere I am at Bronco Beach dressed in full battle gear.Mar 12, 2015
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Hwy_1_Convoy.JPGConvoy dangerTraveling highways in VN was always dangerous; the VC often set traps and ambushes. Note the ancient rail cars in the background.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31c.JPGBronco BeachSo4 Robert Wilson at your service. Another hard day working at the LZ Bronco Beach location.Mar 12, 2015
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French_Ambush.JPGSite of the historic ambushHistory tells us that this is where the French forces were ambushed at the Mang Yang Pass on Hwy 19.Mar 12, 2015
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David_Jacobs.jpgSp4 David Jacobs, with towel, was the switchboard operator. Mark Charters is reading a book over to the right. The one on the upper bunk is UNK. This area was the common hut. Jesse White slept here also. Anyone know the unknown soldier?Mar 11, 2015
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Robert_L__Brown.jpgGoing on R&RPFC Robert L. Brown is in the locker room getting ready to leave for R&R. He was from Milwaukee, WI.Mar 11, 2015
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RW-47a.JPGDestroying the cavesPhoto from atop one the hills where we started our survey using the coordinates of the peak.Mar 07, 2015
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