The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - 35th Reunion - 2014
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2014_Ku_Award.JPGThe 2014 Ku Award91 viewsAfter the joint C-1-35 & 2/9th dinner, grunt Jerry Walling and his wife presented the coveted (or perhaps un-coveted) "Ku Award". The first award was presented to redleg Bert Landau a couple of years ago. What is the "Ku Award"? Don't ask.
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Chic-4.JPGChicago-Northbrook Hilton90 viewsLots of amenities, including free parking near the front entrance.
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Chic-12.JPGHail, Mr. President90 viewsBill Henson, President of the 35th Inf Regt "Cacti" Assn, greets us in his most formal outfit, a big smile!
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Chic-10.JPGHail, Hail, the gang's all here90 viewsDavid Dunn, chief troublemaker for A/2/35, poses with his crew.
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Chic-17.JPGFirst Timer90 viewsRobert Wilson, artillery surveyor for the 2/9th is a "first timer" to the 35th reunion. He exchanged his brown shirt for the more formal red redleg shirt later.
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Chic-14.JPG"First Timer"90 viewsReunion veteran Moon Mullins chats with redleg first-time Ed Tucker who was the Sergeant Major of the Battalion Headquarters & Service Battery. Ed remembered a great deal about his service in Nam with The Mighty Ninth.
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Chic-22.JPGBanquet Seating90 viewsThe annual race for banquet seating takes place on Saturday morning. After a few years of trying different methods, this one works best.
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Chic-20.JPGMan In Charge90 viewsPresident Bill Henson runs the agenda of the annual 35th Board Meeting.
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Chic-19.JPGDave Collins90 viewsDave Collins assists with organizing the joint C-1-35 dinner with the redlegs of the 2/9th. Turned out to be a "marathon of fellowship" as the wait-staff was very short-handed that night. But...mission accomplished!
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Chic-25.JPGCall to Order90 viewsThe Emcee calls the banquet agenda to order, beginning the evening's ceremonies.
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Chic-23.JPGWho sez?90 viewsWho says you can't meet beautiful women at the 35th Reunion? Chris Dunn, spouse of David Dunn chats with Connie Sadler, spouse of John Sadler.
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Chic-32.JPGThe Malnars90 viewsRedleg Greg Malnar and wife Katie. Greg served with A/2/9 and has become a reunion veteran.
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