The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - J Fred Oliver
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JFO-55.JPGTemperature changes103 viewsIn the Central Highlands, the nights got pretty darn cool!
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!102 viewsAmazing! This photo captures, almost magically, the powerful dust storm created by a Chinook when hovering over dry ground and picking up a heavy load, such as one of our 105mm howitzers. An almost depleted blivet can be seen just outside the huge dust storm.
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JFO-13.JPGFred & Another Friend102 views looks like a two-man Board of Inquiry!

This time my brass is an even better sniper target! Perhaps it's time to get some camouflaged brass.
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JFO-29.JPGDefensive perimeter102 viewsA .50 caliber was usually a major distraction for the enemy to enter our perimeter.
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JFO-38.JPGHail, California102 viewsA state flag flies from a searchlight jeep.
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JFO-49.JPGWish I owned one of these102 viewsIt would have been nice to chase the NVA in a rolling tin can instead of on foot.
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JFO-65.JPGWhere the fun begins...102 viewsA slick arrives and the action starts. Call it "Hueys" & "Humping".
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JFO-23.JPGSpeed Trap?101 viewsYes...speeding tickets were issued in Vietnam.
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JFO-32.JPGCombat Camping 101101 viewsNow this is the roper way to fix camp bedding. A couple layers of sandbags over some cut poles topped with an air mattress. You hope you get a least a week in place to enjoy it.
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JFO-40.JPGField Chaplains101 viewsChaplains ventured into the boonies to hold services.
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JFO-54.JPGCapt Carter101 viewsThe guy holding the Chi-com machine gun is Capt Carter, who was the Company Commander of A/1/14. He was wounded a few days after this photo, and I think sent back to the States.
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JFO-76.JPGCan land anywhere101 viewsThis pilot proves he can land his Chinook anywhere.
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