The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Joe_2.jpgAt the top112 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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Joe_14.jpgFriday Joint Unit Dinner112 viewsWebmaster Dennis Dauphin with Joe Henderson. Joe served in the TOC with the 2/9th and is presently the Executive Vice-President of the 35th Inf Regt Association.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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35th_Program_2.JPGProgram for Saturday Evening Banquet112 views{Double click on photo to enlarge}
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GDB-7.JPGPracticing judo moves112 viewsChris Henry, after a few beers, decides to practice his judo moves. Ron Dietrick is behind him.
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GDB-15.JPGOn Duty112 viewsSand bags make nice seats.
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LK-4.jpgSp4 Larry Keller112 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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LK-5.jpgOpen market112 viewsIn many cases, the local civilians seized the opportunity to sell something to the GIs.
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Joe_H-6.JPGFirst Event - Ted's Cafe, Lawton112 viewsNewlyweds Mike & Mercy Kurtgis at Ted's Cafe.
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Joe_H-12~0.JPGThe ENCORE Reunion: Ft Sill, OK May, 2017112 views
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RW-8~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM112 viewsOur reunion Agenda included a visit to the Air Defense Artillery branch, which has been re-integrated with the cannon artillery branch after their 1970 "divorce" courtesy of our Pentagon geniuses. We were given an extensive education on the Patriot Missile defense system which is 30-years old, but updates have kept it in the active inventory. It is this type of defense that may protect us from enemy ICBM threats.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
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Card_from_Joe.jpgChristmas Card from friend Manuel "Joe" Guerrero112 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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Shields86.jpgAny old place will do112 viewsHere he is again...taking a nap. Bootlegger is not particular as to where.
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