The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - J Fred Oliver
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JFO-3.JPGMemories of Nam117 viewsFred sits atop a typical fully-sandbagged bunker with some beautiful scenery in the background. The all-too-familiar water tank is in the background. Proper nomenclature is the M-149 Water Buffalo. The handy-dandy shower stall is next to it. This firebase looks like a war-time vacation spot.
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JFO-15.JPGKeeping an eye out117 viewsWorking on my peripheral vision here.
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JFO-25.JPGKABLOOEY!!!117 viewsWell, whatever was there, ain't there no more! A fighter jet (circled in red) unloads on a target.
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JFO-11.JPG"BUTCHERING BASTARD"116 viewsDouble-click on the photo and you will see the inscription of "Butchering Bastard" running down the 8" howitzer tube. This firebase had some serious weaponry.
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JFO-20.JPGLiving with the grunts116 viewsTaking a break from the mission.
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JFO-17.JPGAnother Tunnel Rat?115 viewsFOs ain't supposed to investigate tunnel openings.
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JFO-14.JPGWhat Am I Doing Here?114 viewsDunno. They gave me a helmet, a shiny new pen, and a can of beans...and here I am.
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JFO-16.JPGMemory Photo113 viewsWater can and canteen cup, M-16, M-1 Shovel, radio-telephone, ammo boxes, knapsack. Yep...all authentic gear.
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JFO-30.JPGDigging in112 viewsPreparing battlements.
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JFO-36.JPGWatch out!112 viewsLooks like a little trickery is about to occur.
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JFO-58.JPGAPC-113112 viewsArmored Personnel Carriers worked in Nam...where they had roads, that is.
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JFO-19.JPGZoo Gate?111 viewsWonder what the ticket prices are?
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