The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MK163.jpgOn station161 viewsNice aerial view of the AO.
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MK207.jpgCobra161 viewsThe Cobra Gunship...a real bad boy.
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2008Reunion-09c.jpgLet's Party161 viewsBill Riemann and Ray Brockmeyer, C-1-35. Looking for a lost waiter?
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2008Reunion-09f.jpgLet's Party161 viewsJerry Walling of C-1-35.
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Turner_44.jpgA WELCOME sight, fer shure161 viewsCam Ranh Bay...in all of its glory. Note the aircraft boarding stairs with the inscription "Cam Ranh Bay" and the soldiers wearing khaki uniforms. We made it out of the jungle. Next stop: US
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TS-46.JPGDog Tired161 viewsTOC RTO Larry Kettner reacts to a long night....ZZZZZZ
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Bubble.jpgBoss' bubble161 viewsA fun ride if you were able to get on. Mostly used by the Battalion Commander to visit units. Note the former Artillery insignia on the front. The "vertical missile" was removed from the FA brass in the 70s, leaving the FA branch with crossed cannons.
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BryonAlexander_Wire_Chief-1965.jpgWire Section Chief - 1965161 viewsThe chief supervises from his relaxed position. Note the old 1960s era fatigues and tags.
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EMoor4.jpgGuess it works like this161 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67
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JCook12.jpgTriple-Dipple161 viewsHere is a CH-47 lifting a water buffalo and three (not two) brass casing Packs. We had a miscommunication -- and the pilot thought he had two casing Packs. So he dragged the bottom pack through our Battery and we lucky no damage to us or to him.
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2010-Pitts.jpgTelling war stories161 viewsCapt Dave Collins & Jerry Walling (C-1-35) listen intently as Diane Kammerer, wife of deceased 2/9th Arty FO Lt Tom Kammerer, tells her story.
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bertku.jpgThe Big Moment!161 viewsThe big moment has arrived! Capt Dave Collins attaches the "Bert-ku" award to the recipient. His "buddy" Ed Thomas is about to fall over laughing.
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