The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster106 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-26.JPGTrail Guard106 viewsWell, this is one way to do it.
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JFO-33.JPGLife in the field106 viewsLow-level tent provides basic cover.
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JFO-31.JPGCH-47106 viewsA Chinook sneaks over a hill.
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Lt_John_Hartley_Jr~0.jpgKeeping Up106 views"Don't mind me. I'm just trying to keep up with Lt Wayne Crochet, the guy that I am replacing as FO."

Photo courtesy of Cliff "Westy" Westwood.
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JWilliamWard.jpgThat's Me106 viewsChairs were hard to come by in the field
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GDB-21.JPGThe helmet fits106 viewsWell, just barely.
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GDB-20.JPGDon't give him a sword!106 viewsAnytime there's trouble, Cowboy Danny Fort is in the middle of it.
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JC-11.JPGWriting home106 viewsAnyone know who this might be?
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AS-22.JPGCup of Cofee106 viewsOnce I get my morning coffee, I'm ready to go.
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FP-8.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration106 viewsThe Artillery Rocket fired to its ridge line target at amazing speed.

Photo courtesy of Doug Turner
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Orr_Conference_Rm.jpgA Visit to the Orr Conference Room106 viewsOrganizer Jerry Orr has been honored with a Battalion Conference Room named in his honor.

Here you see a "Now & Then" comparison as Jerry poses next to a very old photo (jus' kiddin')
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