The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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John_Cashin-2.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration123 viewsL to R: Charles Skidmore, John "Moon" Mullins, Ed Thomas (in back), Jerry Orr, and Mike Kurtgis enjoy walking the line on this beautiful day on the range.

Photo courtesy of John Cashin
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Holbrook-Ed.jpg"Gee, wish I had one of those!"122 views2/9th Bn Co LtCol Bruce Holbrook admires the Bronze Star medal received by Lt Ed Thomas.
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Cath_Church.jpgSights & Scenes122 viewsCatholic Church
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Pleiku.JPGSights & Scenes122 viewsPassing by in a jeep
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MK108.jpgAwards Day122 viewsAwards and Decorations: Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device.

Note missing clip from .45 cal. Safety first?
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MK110.jpgBack to Work122 viewsEnough of the BS; time to get back to work. Civilization slowly creeping into the firebases; note the use of a garbage can.
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MK113.jpgChristmastime122 viewsChristmas Care packages arrive...including cards and a lighted Christmas tree.
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MK115.jpgChangeover122 viewsSpecial Forces camp now occupied by the ARVNs.
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MK131.jpgGot it together122 viewsIn the groove and doing my thing as the AO at Firebase Oasis, March, 1969.
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MK212.jpgDay & Night122 viewsFiring days and nights.
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MK215.jpgPuff122 viewsPuff, the Magic Dragon...working several clicks away from Oasis.
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MK273.jpgGetting "short"122 viewsIt is now "sixty days and a wake-up". Everyone in Vietnam knew the exact date of their DEROS.
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