The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DH-2.JPGMoving via fixed-wing aircraft132 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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MK86.jpgAftermath131 viewsTime to think and reflect...but not for too long. Gotta keep on truckin'.
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WS-200.JPGLand Use131 viewsMaking way for a golf course?
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TS-51.JPGChopper Resupply131 viewsIf you remember this scene, then you remember Vietnam!
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Mershon.jpgOriginal Blue Light member131 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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File_5-2.JPGSupplies arriving131 viewsClose up shot of the Huey "slick". You can't survive in the jungle without resupply.
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Tex_2-5.JPGStanding By131 views
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JCook45.JPGFeb 1966131 viewsThis is the base camp area. Take note of the mountain "contour" in the center background. It helps to identify the location of this original "Base Camp".
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JM-25.JPGPost War Duty reunion131 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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