The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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LZ_Tuffy_-_Moving_In.JPGLZ Tuffy - 1970118 viewsLZ Tuffy now has our CONEX landed.
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Dollies-8.JPGNeeds help?118 viewsDoes this Donut Dolly need help putting on her shoes? Any volunteers?
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JFO-52.JPGGrunts on the trail118 viewsSome areas of the jungle were thinner than others.
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JFO-59.JPGLooking left118 viewsIt's "that-a-way". Everyone is focusing on the left.
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Joe_11.jpgAt the top118 viewsEnjoying the food and the view from the top of the revolving restaurant at the Doubletree Hilton.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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GDB-7.JPGPracticing judo moves118 viewsChris Henry, after a few beers, decides to practice his judo moves. Ron Dietrick is behind him.
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AS-19.JPGScenic Overlook118 viewsIf you were lucky, your next position looked like this. You had both the commanding high ground against the enemy and a beautiful scene every day.
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FP-4.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration118 viewsPhoto courtesy of Doug Turner
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Firing_Range_2.jpgThe M-4 Rifle118 viewsGetting the feel of the new M-4.
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LK-4.jpgSp4 Larry Keller118 viewsSp4 Larry Keller in stateside fatigues.

Well, they ain't jungle fatigues, are they? Nope, the "early arrivals" were not very well supported with weapons, food and uniforms. That came later.
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Card_from_Joe.jpgChristmas Card from friend Manuel "Joe" Guerrero118 viewsManuel "Joe" Guerrero sent a Christmas card to let me know that he was "selected" and made it to Vietnam with the deployment of the 3rd Brigade of the 25th Inf Division. My service ended in September, 1965, but I stayed in touch with my buddies.

Joe's card reads, "Hoping you have a good time. As you can see, I made "the 4" (rank). Nice Christmas present from the Army along with Vietnam. It's official. Best Wishes for the New Year. Joe
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