The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Turner_89.jpgThe Central Highlands122 viewsTypical scene in the Central Highlands...hills, lakes, and rice paddies.
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Turner_1.jpgShake, Rattle & Roll121 viewsAir Force cargo planes were a treat; reminded you of the roller coasters back home.
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Turner_107.jpgMeeting?121 viewsThey're probably wondering who called this meeting.
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Turner_71.jpgIn the Christmas spirit120 viewsA colorfully decorated entrance to the 2/9th Bn Hq Orderly Room. The locals are probably still trying to figure out the guy with the white beard.
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Turner_76.jpgSignpost120 viewsIt was typical to have a signpost in your duty area. Everybody wanted to be someplace else. Note the "soft cap" with the 2/9th Arty insignia.
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Turner_108.jpgConvoy sights120 viewsNow the question is: Was is a toll booth or a lemonade stand?
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Turner_39.jpgConvoy118 viewsRoadside sights include an abandoned bicycle.
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Turner_69.jpgLZ OD --- The Beginning117 viewsSpring, 1967. "A" Battery occupies LZ OD along with the HQ, 1/35th Bn. The battery took the end nearest the lagoon which supplied water to the rice paddies controlled by a floodgate.
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Turner_49.jpgAir Force dud hidden in trash sump116 viewsIt was in the Spring-Summer of 1967. "A" Battery was ordered to a "hip-shoot" on LZ Anchor. Problem was that this was a "re-occupation" and Charlie had a surprise waiting. Check out the war story "Adventures At LZ Anchor" for details.
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Turner_62.jpgLittle Shopper116 viewsYoung girl in Pleiku.
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