The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JoeH_-_12.JPGCamera Crackers142 viewsBlue Trouble: L to R: Roger L. Stitt, Joe Henderson, Don Johnson, and Howard Johnson (who sold all his hotels).
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LZ_Liz_Doc#1_Fitzpatrick.jpgPipe & Pinups142 viewsTypical interior view of the CONEX. Pictured here are Doc and Fitzpatrick.
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DH-2.JPGMoving via fixed-wing aircraft142 viewsMe standing next to a C-22 aircraft cargo net. This is the only time I ever moved by fixed wing aircraft. We went from Kontum to Ban Me Thuot.
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WS-29.JPGThe ASP141 viewsDennis Couch takes inventory while UNK soldier from the 704th Maint operates forklift. This ASP handled all the munitions for the Grunts and the Redlegs...mortar rounds, M16, .50 cal, hand grenades, C-4, CS...you name it.
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WS-31.JPGAmmo Section141 viewsJerry Genson stands near the remains of the Ammo Section tent.
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MK-85.jpgNote home141 viewsQuick letter to home after firefight.
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MK102.jpgThe Gun141 viewsThis 175mm gun was located at LZ Oasis also. It has a range of 32 klicks, but it is the least accurate of the artillery pieces.
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MK105.jpgBig Bang141 viewsThe 175mm gun fires...note the "concussion ring" on the ground underneath the muzzle.
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MK151.jpgPleiku Air Force Base141 viewsOn the ramp at Pleiku AFB, 1969.
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WS-125.JPGThe Captain141 viewsCaptain Robert Baird at the HQ area of Camp Enari.
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DP2a.JPG2/9th Bn TOC141 viewsDuc Pho, LZ Bronco, 1967. The 2/9th now under 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div. Went to "C" Battery (to gain experience) & then assigned here as an Arty Computer in the S-3 Section under Maj Stuart Wright & MSG Moats. Stayed here until end of 1967.
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TS-55.JPGConvoy141 viewsBeen there, done that. Another convoy..this time to the Chu Pa mountains.
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