The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JCook-132.JPGNo homeowners insurance131 viewsNote the "hooch" that appears just below the belly of the Chinook. After the Chinook lifts off, there is no more "hooch".
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2-9_Hq.JPG4th Inf Division and the 2/9th Arty Headquarters at Oasis131 viewsApril, 1969. LZ Oasis headquarters area.
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Back_to_1-69.JPGJanuary, 1969: Back to Camp Enari131 viewsJanuary, 1969. Been assigned to work with the 1/69th Armor once again. The sign behind me says:
ALL TRANSIENT PERSONNEL WILL
1. REPORT TO THE BARRACKS ORDERLY
2. CLEAN & SECURE WPNS & AMMO
3. READ THE BULLETIN BOARD DAILY
4. NOTIFY THE 1SG WHEN LEAVING THE AREA
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Feb_69_airstrike2.JPGFebruary, 1969. Airstrike131 viewsIn the background of this photo, you can see an airstrike in progress.
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SC1-_69Armor.JPGHeadquarters, 1/69 Armored Regiment Opns Ctr131 viewsDecember, 1968. This is the Operations Center of the 1/69th HQ, LZ Oasis.
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DF-10.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort131 viewsOur Host and guide during the Basic Training visit was LTC Marcus Jones. Reunion Organizer Maj Jerry Orr is to the right.
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JO-10.JPGReunion Photos - Jerry Orr131 viewsLt Wayne Crochet says, "Don't you remember me, soldier? I was your worst nightmare 40 years ago!"
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mc-6.JPGPython, but not Monty's131 viewsSp4 Roy Ellsworth holds the working end of a dead python.
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Gamble_KIA.JPGLZ St George battle aftermath131 viewsThis is the spot on the gun pit where PFC David John Gamble was KIA during the battle on 6Nov69. (See "TAPS" - David John Gamble).
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Jackie_c.JPGPhotos contributed by others131 viewsThis photo is captioned "Jackie & others". (PFC Jackie L. Catron).
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Ku_Award.jpgThe Coveted "Ku" Award131 viewsEd Thomas takes possession of the "Ku Award", formerly held by Bert, presented at the 35th Inf Regt Assn reunion at Northbrook, Il. September, 2014. Presentation made by Jerry Walling of C-1-35.
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JK-3.JPGWaiting on a ride131 viewsOff to other units as the 2/9th Arty curtain comes down on its deployment to Vietnam.
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