The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-49.JPGWish I owned one of these125 viewsIt would have been nice to chase the NVA in a rolling tin can instead of on foot.
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JY-5.jpgLZ St George (?)125 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 time125 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 border124 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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Mk-15.jpgFirst Assignment - You're an FO124 viewsNow the fun begins....
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MK95.jpgCamps124 viewsCamp Enari and Camp Holloway
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MK161.jpgSky check124 viewsFlying over the AO.
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Philly3.JPG124 viewsDon Keith attends the 2007 Philly reunion of the 35th Infantry Regiment.
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GDS-250.JPGGoing home; it's all over124 viewsDump the jungle fatigues and put on those cotton khakis. Lt Springer ready to return to the land of the "Big PX". Back then, your orders specified that you arrive in the khaki uniform.
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WS-60.JPGArrival in Nam124 viewsWell...here we are! What's next?
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WS-66.JPGThe Medalist124 viewsSp4 Jerry Genson receives his medal at the 1/35th HQ at LZ Oasis.
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WS-107.JPGAftermath124 viewsCapt Baird looking through damaged areas.
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