The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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StG-7.JPGMemories of LZ St George116 viewsA giant Sikorsky Sky Crane carries a load across the position.
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JFO-56.JPGGrunts in full gear116 views
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The_gang.JPGRegular Reunion visitors116 viewsL to R: Jackie Dauphin, Mike Kurtgis, Barb Keith, Cindi Strong (daugher of Barb Keith)
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Joe_2.jpgAt the top116 viewsSome unit members attending the reunion ventured to the top of the Doubletree Hilton to enjoy the revolving restaurant up there.


Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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GDB-6.jpgNo Wonder!!116 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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LK-7a.jpgMontagnard Longhouses116 viewsMost Vietnamese villages were mainly huts; the Montagnards built longhouses.
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LK-7.jpgMaintenance Tent at the Pleiku Base116 viewsLarge CP tent were common in the early stage; not much protection from mortar attacks.
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RW-9~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM116 viewsThis is the "big eye" in the sky...the heart of the missile defense system. Once it locks on target, all hell will break loose.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
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RW-3~0.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration116 viewsVisitors and Guests were allowed to "walk the line" of artillery equipment on display prior to the demonstration. The bleachers are in the background.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
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BB-70.JPGFingers in ears116 viewsAt left, plugging ears on the #3 gun is Bob Madison. The others are UNK.
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