The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-140.JPGKicking back92 viewsLt Springer kicking back on a cot with mattress and springs. A real relief from sleeping on the ground in the field.
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GDS-202.JPGArty Strike92 viewsSmoke rising from artillery strike.
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GDS-43.JPGBattery Commander91 views"Alpha" Battery commander Capt Higgins. He was followed by Capt Keith Carlton and then by Capt Mike Casp (KIA, Nov 1967)
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GDS-178.JPGLZ Montezuma91 viewsThe resupply pad at LZ Montezuma
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GDS-Menu2.jpgChristmas, 1966 Menu91 viewsInside Cover: Message from Commanding General.
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GDS-40.JPGThe Montagnards90 viewsGuess school uniforms are nothing new, eh?
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GDS-65a.JPGWaiting on the command90 viewsWaiting on the command to fire....
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GDS-67.JPGOn The Way90 viewsWell, it was "On The Way, Over" until Ft Sill shortened it to "Shot, Over".
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GDS-118.JPGLZ 510B90 viewsJust about every firebase had a jeep; it served a lot of purposes.
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GDS-137.JPGLZ 510B90 views"Hey...can you hold it down? I'm trying to talk here!"
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GDS-175.JPGBarbershop90 viewsThe barbershop at LZ Montezuma, Duc Pho
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GDS-110a.JPGBattery position90 viewsNote the use of bamboo poles to support the sandbag roof. You had to use whatever you could find in the jungle.
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