The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - John Waldman
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JW-28.JPGConstruction project75 views
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Wald-27.JPGLZ Tip, Jan 6775 viewsNote the use of partially sandbagged CP tents. These went out of favor quickly when mortars were incoming.
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Wald-70.JPGAn Khe75 viewsRoadside temple near An Khe. March, 1967
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Wald-32b.jpgLighted Barber Pole75 viewsHow do you find your deflection stake in the dark? Well, here's how.
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Wald-35.JPGNo Dining Room chairs73 viewsIt's standing room only at a typical gun section chow time. Taken at LZ Corral, March, 1967. L to R: PFC Johnson, PFC Hourigan, and Cpl John Kuntz.
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Wald-40.JPG#6 gun pit73 viewsTaken at LZ Corral, this shot looks upward at the hill from the #6 gun pit. March, 1967.
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Wald-43.JPGOur gun73 viewsPFC Hourigan, left; Sp4 John Waldman at right. LZ Corral.
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Wald-66.JPGCamp Holloway73 viewsCamp Holloway can be seen in the background.
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JW-29.JPG73 views
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Wald-41.JPG"On the Way"72 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-39.JPGView from LZ Corral72 viewsPhoto taken circa March, 1967.
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Wald-44.JPGFresh Water72 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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