The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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AK-16.JPGAircraft at An Khe runway126 viewsNot a pretty sight after a sapper attack.
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Cave_Explosion.JPGDestroying the caves126 viewsThe caves found in the Hon Noc mountains were destroyed using loads of TNT. Smoke rises from one of the explosions.

{Photo courtesy of James Deloney}
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JFO-33.JPGLife in the field126 viewsLow-level tent provides basic cover.
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JFO-43.JPGDigging in126 viewsFoxholes were routinely dug.
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JFO-39.JPGTanks, too126 viewsWe had every sort of war armament present in Vietnam; mostly WWII holdovers.
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JFO-55.JPGTemperature changes126 viewsIn the Central Highlands, the nights got pretty darn cool!
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Lt_Hartley-FO.JPGI'm in Nam now!126 viewsHi, Mom! It's all "fun & games" over here. (NOT!) No, I don't think I can take a bath tonight.

Lt John Hartley, Jr in full gear with full gear as he is the FO for B/2/35.

Photo courtesy of Cliff "Westy" Westwood
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GDB-8.JPGA firebase somewhere in Nam126 viewsThe troops are gathered in the rear.
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GDB-20.JPGDon't give him a sword!126 viewsAnytime there's trouble, Cowboy Danny Fort is in the middle of it.
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Group_Photo.jpgBCT Graduation126 viewsWe were invited to attend a BCT graduation on Thursday morning. It was not only an impressive ceremony, but the enthusiasm, military bearing, and physically fit young men and women in uniform was a sight to see. Notice how our artillery-red shirts stand out.
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WmWard-1.JPGFarewell Dinner - Friday Evening @ Hilton Garden Inn126 viewsOur Encore reunion ended with a superb meal at the Hilton Inn in Lawton. Saturday was depart for home day.

John Waldman and Danny Fort in their red arty shirts at right.
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LK-6.jpgWe'll never forget126 viewsMain mode of transportation from start to finish: the Huey.
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