The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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StG-2.JPGMemories of LZ St George104 viewsThat bad boy...the 106mm recoilless rifle.
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StG-8.JPGMemories of LZ St George104 viewsMean-looking Cobra helo.
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StG-14.JPGMemories of LZ St George104 viewsMe again; obviously, I liked this weapon.
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StG-11.JPGMemories of LZ St George104 viewsEnemy machine guns of Chicom origin.
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John_Benedict_FDC.jpgFDC Man104 viewsSp5 John Benedict, member of the C-2-9 FDC.
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IMG_6147.jpgFound my Freedom Bird!104 viewsI arranged the visit with the public affairs officer at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. The plane is used for dog training at Lackland, and has the wings and tail removed. The Air Force could not have been more hospitable towards us. It was really cool to be back aboard again.

Incidentally, I read the entire book Fail Safe out loud to the guy next me
on the way home. I don't know why!
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Bill_Henson.JPGLast Hurrah104 viewsAssociation President Bill Henson conducts his last Business Meeting on Saturday morning. Bill turned the reins of the organization over to incoming President Wiley "Tiny" Dodd, a proud veteran of the 35th's Recon Team in Vietnam. Good Luck, Wiley!
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JFO-13.JPGFred & Another Friend104 views looks like a two-man Board of Inquiry!

This time my brass is an even better sniper target! Perhaps it's time to get some camouflaged brass.
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JFO-23.JPGSpeed Trap?104 viewsYes...speeding tickets were issued in Vietnam.
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JFO-28.JPGLife in the field104 viewsSettling in for the evening.
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JFO-41.JPGChow Time104 viewsMermite cans and coffee/tea pot delivered to the field. Sure couldn't hump with it.
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