The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - John Waldman
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Wald-41.JPG"On the Way"79 viewsPhoto catches the perfect angle of recoil. Cpl John Kuntz is the Gunner and Sp4 John Waldman is the Asst Gunner. Fire mission in progress at LZ Corral. Note carefully the "ear protection" used by artillerymen. No wonder we're all deaf!
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Wald-44.JPGFresh Water79 viewsA CH-47 delivering water blivets was a common sight at the firebases and always made for a great photo. One of the main logistical tasks was keeping the troops supplied with fresh water as the streams were not reliable sources.
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Wald-63.JPGTransportation assets79 viewsFlat beds and 2-1/2 ton trucks
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Wald-34.JPGFamiliar sight78 viewsEarly morning fog, a misty fog, was quite a common site in the Nam mornings.
LZ Corral, March, 1967.
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Wald-36.JPGCorporal John Kuntz78 viewsTaken at LZ Corral.
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Wald-37.JPGBeautiful sight78 viewsThere it is...in all its glory...the 105mm howitzer, towed. In the background is Sp4 Whitman Jones. In the foreground is Sp4 Kurt Krabbe. Both men are listed on the 1Oct67 ""A" Battery roster. This is the #6 piece at LZ Corral.
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Wald-42.JPGSleepy-eyed77 viewsSp4 John Waldman relaxes on the trail after a morning "wake-up".
 
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