The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JH-10.JPG"Attention all personnel..."124 viewsAnnouncing mail call? Pizza delivery?
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JH-7.JPG"Outside the wire"124 viewsNow you know what it means!
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StG-6.JPGMemories of LZ St George124 viewsMore captured NVA weapons.
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Plieku_Restaurant.JPG124 views
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!124 viewsAmazing! This photo captures, almost magically, the powerful dust storm created by a Chinook when hovering over dry ground and picking up a heavy load, such as one of our 105mm howitzers. An almost depleted blivet can be seen just outside the huge dust storm.
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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster124 viewsThe M42 Twin Duster: twin mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns used for defensive purposes in Nam. They were stored at Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX after WWII in heavy cosmoline. The brass found a use for them, re-mobilized them and sent them over. For a little more background, refer to the War Story link and click on "Wanna Cushy Job?".
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JFO-13.JPGFred & Another Friend124 views looks like a two-man Board of Inquiry!

This time my brass is an even better sniper target! Perhaps it's time to get some camouflaged brass.
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JFO-21.JPGWay up there124 viewsI forgot what I climbed up here for! But I've got the high ground occupied.
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JFO-31.JPGCH-47124 viewsA Chinook sneaks over a hill.
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JFO-40.JPGField Chaplains124 viewsChaplains ventured into the boonies to hold services.
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JFO-65.JPGWhere the fun begins...124 viewsA slick arrives and the action starts. Call it "Hueys" & "Humping".
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JFO-76.JPGCan land anywhere124 viewsThis pilot proves he can land his Chinook anywhere.
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