The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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SG-1.JPGLeaving English behind133 viewsAfter we left LZ English (Bong Son), we set up for a few days on the edge of a runway where a Caribou or two would land quite close. This was just prior to "A" Btry flying off to Kontum from AFB Phu Cat.
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JM-1.JPGR&R at Vung Tau133 viewsThose were the days! R&R at Vung Tau.
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mar_69_Ammo_trk_2-9.JPGMarch, 1969133 viewsYep...that's me. I'm checking out the construction of a new Operations Center for the 2/9th Arty.
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Arr-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive133 viewsArriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
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Ron-292-TamKy-TET-68.jpgTam Ky133 viewsPictured at lovely Tam Ky, TET of 1968.
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Shields89.jpgBuddies133 viewsSP4 Don Hardy and PFC Walt Shields
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MK-67.jpgStream Crossing132 viewsI thought we'd get ambushed here for sure.
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MK-73.jpgSet & Ready132 viewsGot my supplies; I'm good to go.
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MK-80.jpgDuc Lap132 viewsDuc Lap Hill 691 - Classic assault up the hill results in 3 KIA, 23 WIA in "B" Company, 2/35th.
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MK105.jpgBig Bang132 viewsThe 175mm gun fires...note the "concussion ring" on the ground underneath the muzzle.
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MK144.jpgIn Business132 viewsThe place for laundry and other services. Didn't take long for the locals to learn the basics of doing business the American way.
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MK213.jpgArty Flares132 viewsFlares from the 155mm howitzers after we had movement on the wire.
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