The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JO-13.JPGReunion Photos - Jerry Orr108 viewsOff-post chow was part of the program of the historic reunion. David Scott looks up from his menu.
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JO-24.JPGReunion Photos - Jerry Orr108 viewsMeanwhile, the ladies opted for a guided tour of the historic Mattie Beal House in downtown Lawton.
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JO-24a.JPGReunion Photos - Jerry Orr108 viewsLives of the Lawton rich and famous at the Mattie Beal House. Our ladies go on tour. Martha Henderson gets a good look at the interior design.
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MH-79.JPGMonsoon, 1966 - Tea Plantation108 viewsMonsoons were a part of doing business in Vietnam...muddy business.
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PG-27.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts108 viewsHost Jerry Orr presents "challenge coins" to Terry Stuber.
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Dollies-7.JPGHello, there!108 viewsA Donut Dolly comes to visit.
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Dollies-6.JPGDonut Dolly chat108 viewsLooks good in her uniform, doesn't she? That's Margi Ness...a Donut Dolly who toured Nam in the 1969-70 timeframe. Thanks, Margi!
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StG-7.JPGMemories of LZ St George108 viewsA giant Sikorsky Sky Crane carries a load across the position.
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StG-16.JPGMemories of LZ St George108 viewsNow you can see the full length of the barrel.
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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster108 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 Guard108 viewsWell, this is one way to do it.
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JFO-33.JPGLife in the field108 viewsLow-level tent provides basic cover.
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