The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DK-Pers1a.JPG121 viewsCapt Barton, Company Commander, B-1-35, on the radio
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Digging-C_s.JPGThe C-Ration Ritual121 viewsEach case of C-Rats contained likes & dislikes. Sorting and sharing was a daily routine.

Anyone like pound cake?
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DK-Pers1f.jpg121 viewsHappy Guy...he's got a load of goodies. Lt Joe Wise, B-1-35.
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CampEnariSign.jpg121 viewsAs the sign indicates, The Mighty Ninth is now under the 4th Inf Division (top left), which means the photo is later than 1Aug67.

The Mighty Ninth arrived in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division in late 1965 and early 1966. We own two combat patches.
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DY3a.jpgReport to Nam121 viewsNote that the orders state that "travel of dependents to this station not authorized". As if they wanted to go in the first place!
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Turner_127.jpgPersonal Portrait121 views"We Were Soldiers Once....And Young".
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Bowling-Johnson.jpgThe Hospitality Suite121 viewsSuch BS! Hal Bowling and Art Johnson chuckle over the many tales told in the Hospitality Suite.
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TR22.jpgBest Snake - Dead Snake121 viewsMay, 1968 Location: LZ Duke

I could use him for a ruler, but I won't. Note that the CONEX was "requisitioned" from the Air Force.
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TR32.jpgAwards & Promotions121 viewsThis photo may include Lts Don Blankin and Charles Stout.
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TR43.jpgDragon Mountain, Pleiku121 viewsFaint outline of "titty mountain" on the horizon, famous Pleiku landmark.
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2010-Pitts22.JPGLovely Couple121 viewsDickie Dickerson and wife Linda.
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