The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Feb_69_airstrike2.JPGFebruary, 1969. Airstrike115 viewsIn the background of this photo, you can see an airstrike in progress.
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Feb_69_guns.JPGFebruary, 1969. Ka-boom!115 viewsThe big guns are firing over our tent area.
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Feb_69_track.JPGFebruary, 1969115 viewsAn armored track from the 1/69th arrives in camp.
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Feb_69_vip.jpgVIPs115 viewsThe "big bird" (Caribou) brings in the VIPs for a visit.
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SC5-_69Armor.JPGM113 Armored Personnel Carrier115 viewsWill it pass the CMMI?
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Feb_69_scout_dog.JPGWaiting for a lift114 viewsFebruary, 1969. Scout Dog and two handlers awaiting airlift.
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Jeep_view.JPGConvoy to LZ Oasis114 viewsJanuary, 1969. We took a right and are heading to Oasis.
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mar_ammo_trk.JPGAttack on Ben Het114 viewsCollateral damage from the ammo track hit.
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Commo_Sgt2.JPGMy Commo Assignment113 viewsJune, 1969 - Dragon Mountain. My commo assignment. {Orders musta come down not to call it "Titty Mountain" anymore.}
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Feb_69_Oasis4.JPGFebruary, 1969. The 8" howitzer113 viewsLookout...that 8" is cranked up and ready to fire.
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SC12-_69Armor.JPGReady for duty113 viewsTank - 1/69th Armored
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Back_to_1-69.JPGJanuary, 1969: Back to Camp Enari112 viewsJanuary, 1969. Been assigned to work with the 1/69th Armor once again. The sign behind me says:
ALL TRANSIENT PERSONNEL WILL
1. REPORT TO THE BARRACKS ORDERLY
2. CLEAN & SECURE WPNS & AMMO
3. READ THE BULLETIN BOARD DAILY
4. NOTIFY THE 1SG WHEN LEAVING THE AREA
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