The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-95.JPGSmoke 'em123 viewsRalph enjoying his pipe.
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WS-98.JPGEnemy Staple123 viewsA clear photo of the enemy's dangerous 122mm rocket.
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WS-123.JPGBig Boomers123 viewsA berm surrounds an 8-inch self-propelled.
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WS-137.JPGThe Jones Boy123 viewsSp5 Wayne Jones
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Firebasexx.jpgBreak from S&D123 viewsSearch & Destroy missions were shared among the Infantry companies with one company taking a break for rest at a 105mm howitzer battery. They were known as the "Palace Guard" since they provided defenses for both their Battalion Command Post and one of the 105mm batteries.
Lt Keith was supported by "A" Battery, 2/9th FA.

Howitzer ammo stacked and ready at LZ OD near Duc Pho.
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DY2a.jpgThe "Repo-Depot"123 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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DY3a.jpgReport to Nam123 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_5.jpgVillage View123 viewsIt was typical to pass schools, orphanages, and temples during a highway convoy.
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Turner_25.jpgHow do?123 viewsGeorge Justice posing with a spunky little village girl.
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Turner_89.jpgThe Central Highlands123 viewsTypical scene in the Central Highlands...hills, lakes, and rice paddies.
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Bowling-Johnson.jpgThe Hospitality Suite123 viewsSuch BS! Hal Bowling and Art Johnson chuckle over the many tales told in the Hospitality Suite.
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TR45.jpgFDC CONEX123 viewsOur FDC CONEX gets moved by flatbed.
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