The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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BL-13.JPGThe Saturday Night Banquet124 viewsBanquet photos courtesy of Lt Bert Landau, FO, 2/9th Arty.
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A-2-9_firing.jpgThe Springer Scrapbook124 views
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Back_to_1-69.JPGJanuary, 1969: Back to Camp Enari124 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_Oasis4.JPGFebruary, 1969. The 8" howitzer124 viewsLookout...that 8" is cranked up and ready to fire.
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Feb_69_scout_dog.JPGWaiting for a lift124 viewsFebruary, 1969. Scout Dog and two handlers awaiting airlift.
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Jeep_view.JPGConvoy to LZ Oasis124 viewsJanuary, 1969. We took a right and are heading to Oasis.
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SC_-_First_Ride.JPGFirst Helo Ride124 viewsMy first helicopter ride ever in Vietnam was in an OH-23 Hiller, also known as the "bubble" chopper.
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SC11-_69Armor.JPGThe working end124 viewsJanuary, 1969. A tank of the 1/69th Armored.
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SC17-_69Armor.JPGTire blowout?124 viewsJanuary, 1969. This tank rolled over a mine; blew a wheel and the track.
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Key_Gate.JPGGuarding The Gate124 viewsWell, Gents, the 105mm howitzer, M101A1, has remained here as the "gate guardian" at Ft. Sill for over 50 years!

Welcome Home, Brothers! It's been a long, long time.
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Price_Reunion_14.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price124 viewsRetirement ceremony - presenting the colors
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SK-51.jpgMe & Moon124 viewsSmiling for the camera. Me and John "Moon" Mullins in our tent. That device that Moon is holding in his left hand was for use back when he had hair.
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