The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Feb_69_guns.JPGFebruary, 1969. Ka-boom!117 viewsThe big guns are firing over our tent area.
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Feb_69_track.JPGFebruary, 1969117 viewsAn armored track from the 1/69th arrives in camp.
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Mar_69_rocket_damages.JPGAttack on Ben Het117 viewsMarch, 1969. This is the collateral damage surrounding the destroyed ammo track that was hit by 122mm rockets.
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mar_ammo_trk.JPGAttack on Ben Het117 viewsCollateral damage from the ammo track hit.
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2-9_Hq.JPG4th Inf Division and the 2/9th Arty Headquarters at Oasis116 viewsApril, 1969. LZ Oasis headquarters area.
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Feb_69_airstrike.JPGJet Fighter strike116 viewsFebruary, 1969. That tiny dot in the middle of the photo is a fighter jet enroute to an airstrike.
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Jeep_view.JPGConvoy to LZ Oasis116 viewsJanuary, 1969. We took a right and are heading to Oasis.
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Back_to_1-69.JPGJanuary, 1969: Back to Camp Enari115 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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Commo_Sgt2.JPGMy Commo Assignment115 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" howitzer115 viewsLookout...that 8" is cranked up and ready to fire.
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Feb_69_scout_dog.JPGWaiting for a lift115 viewsFebruary, 1969. Scout Dog and two handlers awaiting airlift.
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SC_-_First_Ride.JPGFirst Helo Ride114 viewsMy first helicopter ride ever in Vietnam was in an OH-23 Hiller, also known as the "bubble" chopper.
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