The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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WS-24.JPGM-102160 viewsM-102s arrived in-country in 1968. According to the Unit History (see link), the 2/9th Arty was the first 105mm unit to get them. Howitzer is shown at the high angle fire position, a bitch for the old 105mm but a "piece of cake" for the new.
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WS-82.JPGSears Underwear Ad160 viewsSp4 Dennis Couch and friend Sp4 Al Childers next to LZ Oasis water hole.
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OasisAtk.jpgRadio Report160 viewsA transcribed radio announcer's brief report on the attack on LZ Oasis.
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WSx-5.jpgMPC160 viewsThis may have a submarine shown, but you best not let MPC get wet; it was just paper.
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WS-54.JPGHere we are!158 viewsReporting to the Induction Station. Me, Cliff Parker, and Mario Colonna (dec). It looks like 6am and feels like it, too!
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WS-112.JPGCamp Enari158 viewsA complete layout of Camp Enari.
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WS-9.JPGThe ASP157 viewsAmmo Supply Point - LZ Oasis
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WS-18.JPGProtecting the Colonel157 viewsDennis Couch holds M-16 while guarding the Colonel's jeep. He was the Colonel's driver for 2 months. While in the Ammo Section, we all had to work every day supplying ammo, being on the road, and pulling Guard Duty at night. Dennis grabbed the chance to be the Colonel's driver but returned to the Section with the move back to Camp Enari.
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WS-22.JPGGood Buddies156 viewsGriffith Crooks at far right.
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WS-81.JPGHail, Miss America 1969!156 viewsMs Judith Ford, chosen as Miss America in 1969 visited our base and stands next to PFC Jerry Genson, henceforth known as the "Lucky Devil". Lucky devil indeed, Ms Ford represented the State of Illinois as a pageant contestant. She took the time to visit the troops in the field in Vietnam.
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WS-25.JPGSurvey Section155 viewsSgt McDonna poses proudly next to the Section sign. The sign says "Mighty Ninth Survey Section" when photo is enlarged. Wonder where that piece of history is today? Engineer stakes prop up the sandbag wall around the tent.
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WS-45.JPGHistorical turnover155 viewsIvy Leaf article details the release of Camp Enari to the ARVN regiment.
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