The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DH-6.JPGEvening Meal?135 viewsA snake killing on LZ Meredith.
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FDC_Boys.JPGThe Two Dennis135 viewsHome safe from Vietnam, Dennis Munden and I will never forget our 24-hr shift sharing in the A/2/9 FDC atop LZ OD. We computed so many fire missions, especially after landing in Duc Pho to relieve the US Marines who were sent further north. It was a time of great stress and concentration, putting the artillery where it was needed. Photo taken at Dauphin's home in Ocean Springs, MS.
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WC-1.JPGThink this path may be flooded135 viewsFO Lt Wayne Crochet stands knee-deep in a stream with "Poncho", the Company Commander's RTO. One way to "cool your dogs" and wash your boots at the same time.

Photo courtesy of Cliff "Westy" Westwood of B/2/35
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JC-13.JPGPerimeter Outpost135 viewsThis is the perimeter line of LZ Oasis. Clearly this firebase has the high ground with a commanding position and view, along with rows of concertina wire. UNK sitting under shelter of the outpost.
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JC-12.JPGLt Don Blankin135 viewsLt Blankin mans the radio inside the FDC CONEX.
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JC-18.JPGUnknown135 viewsAnyone recognize this person?
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JH-13.jpgHospitality Suite135 viewsJoe & Martha Henderson at left, Nancy and Rick seated; Jim Connolly standing right.
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Shields77.jpgCrew in action135 viewsNote that the Gunner has a package of KOOLs in his hand. Fire extinguisher visible. Great photo!

L to R: PFC Mike Steele, SP4 Rick Satterfield, and PFC Tony Heredia.
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BB-91.JPG#4 Gun destroyed135 viewsOur #4 gun was hit with a recoilless rifle round. If you double-click and enlarge the photo, you can actually see where shrapnel penetrated the gear box.
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