The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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SW_from_Ben.jpg111 viewsLooking southwest from Ben Het.
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west_to_laos.JPGMarch, 1969: Looking West111 viewsLooking West to Laos from Ben Het.
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SC2-_69Armor.JPGOn Guard Duty111 viewsDecember, 1968. This Guard never fell asleep. This was my "welcome" to the HQ of the 1/69th Tactical Operations Center at LZ Oasis. He didn't say much.
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JD-300.JPG111 views
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Best_Buds.JPGBest Buddies111 views"FNG" PFC Mike Medley and Sp5 Clint Curry out next to the conex "window" and entry way into the annex. Must have been a day or two after getting to the battery at St. George since I have on a WHITE tee shirt. Can't remember even having a green one during my tour, let alone underwear or socks. Note that the sign reads "A" Battery in the background.
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VaB-1.JPGWelcome to Virginia Beach!111 viewsHah! Joke's on you. This is the "old" Cavalier with its very impressive architectural front and manicured name in "bold bush" font, but it was closed. Gotta go across the street to the "real" location.
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StG-8.JPGMemories of LZ St George111 viewsMean-looking Cobra helo.
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StG-14.JPGMemories of LZ St George111 viewsMe again; obviously, I liked this weapon.
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StG-18.JPGMemories of LZ St George111 viewsOur workhorse, the CH-47 Chinook.
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Pleiku_Catholic_Shrine.JPGPleiku series111 viewsThe shrine is what prompted me to ask about the church. It had several religious statues on it
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Photo_Display.JPGNew photo service111 views...and the pictures kept a'coming..........
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JFO-21.JPGWay up there111 viewsI forgot what I climbed up here for! But I've got the high ground occupied.
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