The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-21.JPGWay up there123 viewsI forgot what I climbed up here for! But I've got the high ground occupied.
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JFO-29.JPGDefensive perimeter123 viewsA .50 caliber was usually a major distraction for the enemy to enter our perimeter.
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Arty_Hat.jpgStill Running!123 viewsWell, Don gave up his #1 spot on the victory stand in this annual event. At least the winner wasn't decked out infantry blue. BUT...check out that Artillery ten-gallon hat on Don's head! Wow!

Guess the #3 guy didn't finish at all...or was "finished" and carried off for last rites.
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Joe_7.jpgThe Wall in D.C.123 viewsA visit to The Wall during our reunion.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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Joe_15.jpgAttending the Friday Night Joint Dinner123 viewsL to R: Greg Malnar, Joe Henderson, Mike Kurtgis...all brother redlegs.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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JWilliamWard.jpgThat's Me123 viewsChairs were hard to come by in the field
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GDB-6.jpgNo Wonder!!123 viewsNo wonder "B" Battery of the 2/9th had the best FDC! Looka these handsome dudes! From Left: Chris Henry, Me, and Cowboy Danny Fort. You can see how seriously undernourished Danny Fort was back then.
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GDB-21.JPGThe helmet fits123 viewsWell, just barely.
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GDB-19.JPGFDC Conex123 viewsBesides being a portable Fire Direction Center, it made a great storage & moving device. Time to unload and organize.
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Dining_Hall_Lunch.jpgDining Hall123 viewsOur redlegs enjoy a lunch meal inside the new military-style Dining Hall. KP (kitchen police) was eliminated many years ago. The new style offers many choices of food and drink.
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LK-7b.jpgGranary123 viewsThis is a Montagnard granary.
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RW-10~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM123 viewsIt may look like two large wooden boxes, but inside are two Patriot missiles each. Not much for looks, but as long as they work....

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
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