The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MK144.jpgIn Business152 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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MK180.jpgTan Son Nhut Airport152 viewsLeaving TSN airport for my R&R.
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MK247.jpgRoadside Temple152 viewsBuddhist temple just one of the scenic sights on convoy duty.
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WS-200.JPGLand Use152 viewsMaking way for a golf course?
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WS-215.JPGClose Call152 viewsI was scheduled to be on this convoy heading out of LZ Hardtimes.
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Jerry_Chastian.jpgTypical Motor Pool152 viewsNot sure if Sp4 Jerry Chastian went over on Operation Blue Light or not. Jerry was from Evansville, IN. He is the classic motor pool guy...hat kicked back, cigar, and cuppa coffee. Note the red arrow pointing to the 2/9th Arty emblem used on its assigned vehicles as well as the OD fatigues we wore back in 1965.
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MTL-11.jpgNew assignment152 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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EMoor17.jpgThe local scene152 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67
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File_8-6.JPGTouching Down152 views
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File_9-4.JPGFirepower152 viewsThis is your M-60. Don't leave home without it.
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File_5-2.JPGSupplies arriving152 viewsClose up shot of the Huey "slick". You can't survive in the jungle without resupply.
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Tex_1-1.JPGWeightlifter152 viewsOr a "power" salute.
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