The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-47.JPGSupplies have arrived151 viewsSitting among a ton of supplies, even including a bulldozer in the background.
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Ambrose_Smurra.JPGYes, I got my ticket to Vietnam151 viewsMy name is Ambrose Smurra; I am a Cannoneer. Without me, nothing happens. My favorite hobby between fire missions was exchanging Italian recipes with Lt Bob Patalano.
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BB-2.JPGOn the double!151 viewsSection Chief Carlos Casteel on the left; redleg bending down is Ambrose Smurra.
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WF-2.JPG151 views
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Police_Station.jpgSights & Scenes150 viewsFriendly gate guard waves
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DY-17.jpgSky Attack150 viewsJets attacking the perimeter.
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MK-54.jpgPeaceful Village150 viewsThe Montagnards were mainly a peaceful people, but they were hated by the Vietnamese.
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MK95.jpgCamps150 viewsCamp Enari and Camp Holloway
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MK130.jpgMore Additional Duties150 viewsServing as FO on night perimeter night duties at Firebase Oasis in 69. Using a Starlight scope...great for spotting dinks and tigers.
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MK160.jpgCider FACs150 viewsFlying with “Cider Facs” combined/coordinating Artillery & Air Strike Missions was very effective, and I felt a sense of personal accomplishment in trying to make a difference for the grunts on the ground.
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MK241.jpgConvoy150 viewsConvoy Duty: just another day on the job...
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MK253.jpgWeapons Museum150 viewsThe 3rd Brigade Infantry TOC and NVA Weapons display Outside at “Brigade Fire Base Oasis”
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