The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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File_8-4.JPGAir Taxi143 views{UNKs in chopper} We moved around a lot.
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File_5-2.JPGSupplies arriving143 viewsClose up shot of the Huey "slick". You can't survive in the jungle without resupply.
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Tex_2-4.JPGReady to Roll143 views
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JM-20.JPGTesting the new M-102143 viewsSaying goodbye to the old M1A101 "split trails" and trying out the new M102. At left is Lt Epps, (UNK) is yanking the lanyard, and (UNK) E-9 is observing.
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ammo_trk.JPGAttack on Ben Het Aftermath143 viewsMarch, 1969. This track is pretty much destroyed.
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DF-5.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort143 viewsVeterans John Severn & Jim Connolly standing outside the Training Battalion Hq.
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mc-26.JPGMess Hall, Hqs Service Battery, Camp Enari143 viewsLtCol Charles Richards, Battalion Commander, 2/9th FA
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JY-5.jpgLZ St George (?)143 viewsJenny notes that this photo was likely taken at LZ St George. (Should note, however, that the location looks a little "built up" for a typical firebase). Could be grunts or redlegs having a chow-down. Recognize anyone?
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Shields88.jpgChat time143 viewsUnfortunately, none of these uniforms have a name tag visible. Anyone know?

Lt Don Blankin does! L to R: PFC John Trout, next is the medic, SP4 Rick Kelim, UNK, and SSG Keith Portrey.
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GDS-6.jpgCambodian border142 viewsA view towards the Cambodian border from the LZ location of B-2-35 where I was the brand new FO, otherwise known as "FNG".
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DM9.jpgUnknown Cannoncocker142 views
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Viet_Fish_pier.jpgSights & Scenes142 viewsFishing pier
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