The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Enroute.jpgJanuary, 1969: the road below135 viewsJanuary, 1969: I was enroute to a firebase.
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Valley_Fire2.JPGJanuary, 1969: Firing across the valley135 views155mm howitzers firing in support of units across the valley.
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DY-10.jpgReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 viewsSGM Wallace Moore receives applause for his portrayal of a Buffalo Soldier in period costume of the mid-1800s in the early days of Ft Sill's founding. His "story-telling" followed the retirement ceremony as part of our retirement agenda. SGM Moore has written two books about the Buffalo Soldiers.
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Dollies-8.JPGNeeds help?135 viewsDoes this Donut Dolly need help putting on her shoes? Any volunteers?
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StG-7.JPGMemories of LZ St George135 viewsA giant Sikorsky Sky Crane carries a load across the position.
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Gunner.jpgProud Gunner135 viewsSign indicates the territory of the First Section of C-2-9.
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!135 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 Duster135 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-28.JPGLife in the field135 viewsSettling in for the evening.
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JFO-31.JPGCH-47135 viewsA Chinook sneaks over a hill.
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JFO-34.JPGField Conference135 viewsWhatever it is, it looks important.
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JFO-40.JPGField Chaplains135 viewsChaplains ventured into the boonies to hold services.
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