The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JK-10.JPGLandscaping in Vietnam125 viewsYeah, we had to cut the grass at Bn Hq. Makes for a very strange looking sight. 2/9th Arty Hq sign in the background.
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Shields84.jpgPicking up supplies?125 viewsHow many cases of Bud do you need?

Actually, SP4 Rick Kelim is leaving for home.
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WS-52.JPGMang Yang Pass - Part III124 viewsInteresting details on this infamous Pass going back to the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Also: see "War Story- On The Line" about a skirmish at the Pass.
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WS-56.JPGGraduated!124 viewsMade it through Basic Combat Training! Wonder if they'll send me to Nam?
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WS-118.JPGCamp Enari124 viewsBunkers and Towers under construction at Camp Enari, 1969.
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WSx-2.jpgMPC124 viewsMilitary Payment Certificate, value $1
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3dBdeSign.jpg124 viewsHere, get a closer look at it.
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TR24.jpgAll Mine124 viewsDate: 8March1968 Location: LZ Valentine
....and, so as I recall, I singlehandedly beat back the enemy and captured this cache....uhhh...just don't mention this to Recon!

NVA rounds found by Recon Patrol after firing approx 600 rounds into the area. B-40 rockets, rifle grenades, Chicom hand grenades, 106mm recoilless rifle, AK-47, 51-cal MG, 82 & 60mm mortar rounds.
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2010-Pitts29.JPG"What's my name again?"124 viewsDon Keith seems to be verifying the information on his name tag. Seated at left is Jackie Dauphin and Barb Keith. Seated at right is Lorraine Knight.
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File_7-6.JPGFancy Firebase124 viewsThis one actually had a landing strip. I think the name was "Poly Kling. There were so many and it was so long ago.
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JCook28.JPGBase Piece - May 1966124 views#3 Gun Section - Base Piece
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JCook61.JPGSchool Girls124 viewsTwo school girls walking into Pleiku.
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