The Mighty Ninth

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Turner_30.jpgMean Machine126 viewsThe CH-47 gunship, probably displayed at LZ Uplift.
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TR8.jpgWhat, me work?126 viewsDate: 30 Dec. Location: LZ Schuyler.
Would you believe work? This hole was dug completely for dirt to fill sandbags. Lots of sandbags. They told me to look for gold to keep me motivated.
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TR27.jpgPhil126 viewsThis is Phil Johnson. He might be known as "Phil this hole" Johnson later.
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TR32.jpgAwards & Promotions126 viewsThis photo may include Lts Don Blankin and Charles Stout.
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Les_Cotten.jpgRecon Sergeant126 viewsLeslie (Les) Cotten. Les was Lt Eric (Rick) Shinseki's recon sgt. He was in B Btry and transferred to HQ Btry and was wounded in early 66. He is presently the Sherriff of Navaro County Texas.

Lt Rick Shinseki (FO) went on to be a 4-star general, Chief of Staff, and the VA Secretary before resigning that post.
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SA-8.JPGTRIFECTA!!126 viewsTRIFECTA - Part III: Sgt John Hayward served as FO Lt Don Keith's RTO. Would you believe that Don met THREE men who served with him at ONE reunion??? Just amazing!
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J_Ward_-_175mm.JPGPre-Vietnam deployment126 viewsBefore Vietnam I was stationed with Staff and Faculty Battery, Gunnery Department at Fort Sill’s OCS as a driver of this 175mm, and other self propelled Artillery (M 108, M 109, 8 inch gun). Loved that job.
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JCook72.JPGChu Pung Mountains126 viewsThe Chu Pung Mountains. You can see the rain in the distance.
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JCook-136.JPGA cloud of dust126 viewsLooking through the dust cloud, you can find the source....yep....it's a Chinook.
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Dave_Collins_Cap.JPGThe Presentation126 viewsMighty Ninth Webmaster & Organizer Dennis Dauphin presents Capt Dave Collins, C-1-35, with a "Mighty Ninth" cap in honor of the many years he has invited the 2/9th to attend his unit party at the annual 35th reunion.
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JC-1.JPGTOC126 viewsThis is the Artillery TOC located at LZ Oasis.
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Feb_69_CofC.JPGFebruary, 1969: Change of Command Ceremony126 viewsThe Change of Command ceremony taking place at the 1/69th Armor.
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