The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Keith-Shaffer.jpg137 viewsLt Don Keith and Lt Randy Shaffer. Lt Shaffer was KIA.

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TS-39.JPGDustoff Bird137 viewsPossibly taken at LZ Valentine
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TS-52.JPGChopper Resupply137 viewsTouching down...the last moment before everything started flying around from the downdraft of those big blades.
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File_7-3.JPGHumping the bush137 viewsJust about everyone carried smoke grenades.
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File_8-3.JPGBreak time137 viewsTaking time to smell the jungle.
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Joe_and_the_Medic_4.JPGHanging Out137 viewsSgt Joe Cook, UNK, and our Battery Medic Sp4 Riddle.
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Joe_and_Medic_1.JPG137 viewsMore cooking lessons. Here, the Battery Medic (name is Riddle) watches how I cut a loaf of bread.
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DF-4.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort137 views2/9th Veteran Raymond Hobbs chats with DS Schmidt. Ray tells her it's been a few years since he wore a uniform at Ft. Sill.
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DF-16.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort137 viewsTHE DINING FACILITY! Nope, you don't call it a "mess hall" any more...it's a modern-day cafeteria. The food served is marked according to its healthy qualities and all the soda taps...despite the soft drink labels...only dispense water.
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Reunion_Photo_-_Joe_Cook.JPGReunion Photo - Joe Cook137 viewsWelcome Home, "Blue Lighters". Joe Cook, Raymond Hobbs, and Mike Huseth were among the first arrivals in Nam from the 2/9th FA's home in Hawaii. Directly behind them are Les Cotten and Ernie Kingcade...also of "Blue Light" fame.
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