The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Allin_Hall_2.jpgArrival130 viewsA sea of red 2/9th FA shirts outside Allin Hall. Mike Kurtgis and Jerry Orr seem to be wondering, "Who the hell made this coffee??"
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Shields71.jpgWorking the cannons130 viewsPhenomenal Quality! These cannoncockers are working professionals. Note the clarity of the photo: you can see the 105mm round in all its glory. Note the pockets: one has a spoon, the other a pencil. You can see the well-worn handle on breechblock. Empty shell casings; aiming stakes. Yep! This is what things look like!
L to R: Sp4 Rick Satterfield, PFC Tony Heredia, PFC Mike Steele, PFC Walt Shields, and UNK
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BB-82.JPGAftermath130 viewsThis is the #4 gun looking towards LZ Mile High.
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BB-89.JPGThe survivors130 viewsDanny McMillan and Bob Becker in the back row; remainder are UNK.
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Portland_15.jpgLong-time Pals130 viewsJim Connolly and Past President Joe Henderson go way back to the days when they both served in the TOC of the 35th Inf Regiment. Both Jim and Joe were members to the 2/9th Field Artillery on assignment to the 35th.
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GDSpringer.jpgAll Smiles129 viewsLt Gary "Dean" Springer served in many capacities, including FO, Bn Ammo Officer, and Battery CO of "D" Battery during temp operations.
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Ed-Sten2.JPGEd's Arsenal129 viewsLt Ed Thomas holding a sten gun.
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Shop4.jpgSights & Scenes129 viewsRoadside business
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DY-19.jpgField Expedient129 viewsSet up an immersion heater and you have hot water for a field shower. Too bad Tipi Hedren and Diane McBain already left.
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MK139.jpgSmokin' Charlie129 viewsBringing CS gas and 8" howitzer rounds on Charlie's ass.
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MK156.jpgThe Pilot129 viewsRiding with Air Force Maj Tarr, "Cider FAC".
{See MK280 - "Attack on The Oasis"}
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MK168.jpgThe results129 viewsResults of coordinated firepower.
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