The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-50.JPGRSOP-ing69 viewsA look inside the Chinook. A fully-loaded jeep is in the transport.

Enroute to LZ 10B
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GDS-74.JPGArmy's Caribou69 viewsThe US Army's last claim to fixed-wing fame: The Caribou.
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GDS-93.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B69 viewsEvidence of artillery and air strikes prior to a Combat Assault insertion. The code name for the prepping was a "Battle King".
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GDS-115.JPGLZ 510B69 viewsSp4 Lee in a "daring" pose. You know when the men are desperate for entertainment.
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GDS-117.JPGLZ 510B69 viewsThe jeep made a great outdoor office.
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GDS-132.JPGLZ 510B69 viewsGee, I hate to eat and run. GDS grabs a mouthful in a hurry.
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GDS-134.JPGLZ 510B69 views"I think I hear the phone ringing".
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GDS-152.JPGLZ Tip69 viewsLt Springer, serving as the Btry CO of "Delta" Battery, stands outside his "home" at LZ Tip.
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GDS-205.JPGArty strike69 viewsView across the rice paddy.
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GDS-236.JPGHad to happen69 viewsAt one point or another, we all mug for the camera.
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GDS-45d.JPGRSOP-ing68 viewsThe CH-47 Chinook has the 105 "on the hook" and a sling of ammo under the howitzer.

LZ 10B
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GDS-87.JPGFamiliar Scene68 viewsChinook pilots always had to bring the "bird" down to ground level.
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