The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JH-9.JPGHand-in-hand121 viewsThe sign may say "2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry, CACTI BLUE FORWARD", but there was plenty of Redleg cooperation and talent in running their TOC.
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StG-17.JPGMemories of LZ St George121 viewsCaptured weapons. Someone must like the WWII M-1 rifle.
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Jenny3.jpgCompliments of Jenny Young121 viewsDonut Dolly Linda observes a Skycrane moving a howitzer. Could have been taken at Highlander Heights, Mary Lou, or Bison.
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FDC_unknown_location-Eldridge-JohnSevern.jpgThat Covered FDC121 viewsThe sandbag-covered CONEX was the home of most FDCs. Pictured above is Eldridge and John Severn at location unknown.
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LZ_Liz_FireMission#2.jpgFire Mission!121 viewsAction taking place at LZ Liz.
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RW-51.JPGBan Me Thout121 viewsThe Survey Crew is again waiting on a ride home. Surveyor Ziegler is contemplating while Danny Yates takes a break on the road to Ban Me Thout. Vietnam is a beautiful country.
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Returning_After_Leave.jpgSecond trip121 viewsI had "compassionate leave" from Nam due to the death of my mother. This was taken at the Pittsburgh, PA airport as I was returning from leave. I am pictured with my uniform jacket over my shoulder, walking with my fiance' Joanne and my father. This photo captures the feel of the 1960s.
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Destroy_the_Caves_3.JPGDestroying the caves121 viewsThese photos supplement our 2/9th efforts with cave hunting. Men of the 1/14th handled the explosives.

{Photos courtesy of Danny Yates}
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JFO-4.JPG121 viewsFred stands next to a recoilless rifle. What a "bad boy" that weapon was! Nomenclature was the M40 recoilless rifle.
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JFO-9.JPGGuard Duty121 viewsWell, he doesn't say much, but he doesn't fall asleep, either.
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JFO-33.JPGLife in the field121 viewsLow-level tent provides basic cover.
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JFO-43.JPGDigging in121 viewsFoxholes were routinely dug.
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