The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Jeep_view.JPGConvoy to LZ Oasis116 viewsJanuary, 1969. We took a right and are heading to Oasis.
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SC_-_First_Ride.JPGFirst Helo Ride116 viewsMy first helicopter ride ever in Vietnam was in an OH-23 Hiller, also known as the "bubble" chopper.
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SC17-_69Armor.JPGTire blowout?116 viewsJanuary, 1969. This tank rolled over a mine; blew a wheel and the track.
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June_69_Mail_Room_bunk.JPGJune, 1969116 viewsGot the mailroom job and this is my bunk area, complete with standing GI metal locker, wooden footlocker, and mosquito mesh over bunk. Next photo is Steven Brown, the guy who went home and I got his job.
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SK-51.jpgMe & Moon116 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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DY-8.JPGReunion Photos - Danny Yates116 viewsAt the range. A major part of our agenda was to see a firing demonstration with the latest artillery howitzers, including the "777" and the 155mm Paladin.
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MB-9.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Mattie Beal House Tour116 views"What? There's still a mortgage on this place?"
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Arr-5.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive116 viewsArriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
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Gun_5Pit.JPGPhotos contributed by others116 viewsThis photo is captioned "Gun 5 pit"
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Gun5Hooch.JPGPhotos contributed by others116 viewsThis photo is captioned "Gun 5 hooch" - had to be LZ St. George since that was the only time there was this kind of building material.
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JK-9.JPGGoodbye Camp Enari116 viewsDeparting Camp Enari, April, 1970. Believe the hill in the background is Engineering Mountain.
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JK-3a.jpgGoodbye Party?116 viewsTop left is Richard Casteneda, I am in the middle below. No names on the rest, unless you can help!
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