The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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PG-3.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts113 viewsHost Jerry Orr presents "challenge coins" to those attending this historic reunion.
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Dollies-8.JPGNeeds help?113 viewsDoes this Donut Dolly need help putting on her shoes? Any volunteers?
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JFO-41.JPGChow Time113 viewsMermite cans and coffee/tea pot delivered to the field. Sure couldn't hump with it.
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Joe_15.jpgAttending the Friday Night Joint Dinner113 viewsL to R: Greg Malnar, Joe Henderson, Mike Kurtgis...all brother redlegs.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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Joe_13.jpgGolf Tournament113 viewsGoofers anyone? Oops....that should read "Golfers, anyone?" The 35th reunion starts off with an early Friday morning golf tournament at the Greendale Golf Course in Arlington. The scramble format was used to avoid reporting those embarrassing scores! Joe Henderson and Jim Connolly pose while hiding their scorecards.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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AS-7.JPGLZ Incoming113 viewsA direct hit on one of our howitzers when the enemy attacked LZ Incoming. {See "War Stories" about LZ Incoming}
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AS-21.JPGUnloading113 viewsOne the howitzer is on the ground, we unload and set that sucker up for firing.
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RW-9~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM113 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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BB-70.JPGFingers in ears113 viewsAt left, plugging ears on the #3 gun is Bob Madison. The others are UNK.
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BB-69.JPGEvac mission113 viewsCH-47 lands to load casualties.
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