The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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TS-60.JPGBye!159 viewsI'm outta here.
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Mershon.jpgOriginal Blue Light member159 viewsA modern-day picture of PFC Charles Mershon, a wireman for the Commo Section of the 2/9th Arty and part of Operation Blue Light commencing operations in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
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MTL-11.jpgNew assignment159 viewsReady to join the Infantry from the FDC to the FO/RTO team. Somehow, I don't think I volunteered to do this!
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JCook16.jpgNeat Sign159 viewsAnyone recall seeing this sign? One of the better signs indicating our headquarters.
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File_9-4.JPGFirepower159 viewsThis is your M-60. Don't leave home without it.
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Rick_E_3-2.JPG159 viewsRedlegs on their perch...sandbags, of course!
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JCook-126.JPGR-292's159 viewsRadio antennas grouped around battery area. One of our better bunker jobs. Walking away to the left is a red-headed Lieutenant. (Most likely Lt Chris Herrick).
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JM-1.JPGR&R at Vung Tau159 viewsThose were the days! R&R at Vung Tau.
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JM-25.JPGPost War Duty reunion159 viewsMaj Jerry Orr and wife Jean (now deceased) attending a "home from the war" 2/9th reunion held at Ft Sill (1969).
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Price_Reunion_14.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price159 viewsRetirement ceremony - presenting the colors.
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Snow_Hall.JPGGunnery 101 taught here159 viewsYessir...we all know where Snow Hall is located. Back in our day, the interior of Snow Hall had a distinctive odor the minute you walked in. It wasn't good or bad, just kinda "earthy" smelling...something you would always recognize and remember. Well, gents...I'm here to tell you that THE "SMELL" IS GONE!" Perhaps it was a new air conditioning system or many new coats of paint, but the "smell" is no more!
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mc-18.JPGJacobs & Charters159 viewsSp4 Dave "Jake" Jacobs and Sp4 Mark Charters at Camp Enari.
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