The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-124.JPGCrooks & Kings?106 viewsGriffith Crooks and KC King pulling Guard Duty.
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DK-Pers17.jpg106 viewsCapt Doug Johnson points the way. He was a Brigade Arty Liaison Officer. Capt Keith Carlton, "A" Battery commander stands in background.
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DKVietx.jpg106 viewsLt Bob Bagwell hoists hoochmate Dawn.
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RTOB-1-35.jpg106 viewsCapt Ed Nealon (background) with his RTO
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Turner_49.jpgAir Force dud hidden in trash sump106 viewsIt was in the Spring-Summer of 1967. "A" Battery was ordered to a "hip-shoot" on LZ Anchor. Problem was that this was a "re-occupation" and Charlie had a surprise waiting. Check out the war story "Adventures At LZ Anchor" for details.
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Turner_69.jpgLZ OD --- The Beginning106 viewsSpring, 1967. "A" Battery occupies LZ OD along with the HQ, 1/35th Bn. The battery took the end nearest the lagoon which supplied water to the rice paddies controlled by a floodgate.
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Turner_73.jpgTaxi?106 viewsThis place looks better than some stateside posts!
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TR69.jpgLoad & Unload106 viewsDaily routine for the CH-47 Chinooks.
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BL-7.JPGThe Saturday Night Banquet106 viewsBanquet photos courtesy of Lt Bert Landau, FO, 2/9th Arty.
L to R: Pam & Lee Okerstrom, Greg & Katie Malnar. Both gents served in the field with Lt Bert Landau.
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J_Orr-24a.JPG35th Reunion - 2011106 views"You mean we drank it all? There's nothing left?". Sgt Ernie Correia's expression seems to confirm that the party is winding down.
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2-9th_firing_record.jpgThe Springer Scrapbook106 views
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JCook100.JPGCaptured rice carriers106 viewsJoe notes that the 13-yr-old boy in the left is trying to loosen his bonds.
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