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Digging-C_s.JPGThe C-Ration Ritual113 viewsEach case of C-Rats contained likes & dislikes. Sorting and sharing was a daily routine.
Anyone like pound cake?
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DK-Pers1d.JPG113 views"Hmmm...this note says that Capt Barton wants to know where I'm at. Guess he must be lost again."
FO Don Keith out in the boonies.
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DK-Pers1f.jpg113 viewsHappy Guy...he's got a load of goodies. Lt Joe Wise, B-1-35.
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CampEnariSign.jpg113 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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DY2a.jpgThe "Repo-Depot"113 viewsHere are the orders to report to the "Repo-Depot" in USARV. Note that you are ordered to report in a khaki uniform with short sleeves.
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Promo.jpgGetting an "Atta Boy"113 viewsDate: 21 Feb 67. 2/9th FA BnCo LtCol Bruce Holbrook congratulates Lt Ed Thomas and Lt Bill Farmer (later KIA) on their promotions to the grade of First Lieutenants. The 2nd Lts felt a sigh of relief.
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TR22.jpgBest Snake - Dead Snake113 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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TR30.jpgJerry Rudd - FDC113 viewsThe one not wearing a gas mask is Jerry Rudd. Reportedly, he was the brother of the SDS' Mark Rudd.
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TR31.jpgMonkey business113 viewsOne "gun bunny" playing with one monkey.
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TR32.jpgAwards & Promotions113 viewsThis photo may include Lts Don Blankin and Charles Stout.
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TR43.jpgDragon Mountain, Pleiku113 viewsFaint outline of "titty mountain" on the horizon, famous Pleiku landmark.
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Les_Cotten.jpgRecon Sergeant113 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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