The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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AS-23.JPGTypical scene in the Central Highlands116 viewsAlmost every firebase in the Central Highlands had a mountain backdrop.
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1-19_FA.jpgVisit to the 1-19th FA trainee barracks116 viewsAmbrose Smurra waits with fellow redlegs as a tour of the trainee barracks is about to begin.
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MK-10.JPGOpen Forum116 viewsRedleg Geary Burrows enters the auditorium for our great and very special Q&A Session with Week 2 BCT trainees.

Photo courtesy of Mike Kurtgis
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LK-5.jpgOpen market116 viewsIn many cases, the local civilians seized the opportunity to sell something to the GIs.
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Joe_H-20~0.JPGThe ENCORE Reunion: Ft Sill, OK May, 2017116 views
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Patalano_-_Smurra.JPGWONDERFUL REUNION - 50 YEARS LATER116 viewsFifty years after Vietnam, I met up with my old paisano Bob Patalano in Connecticut in 2017. We used to exchange our favorite Italian recipes while on duty with the 2/9th in Vietnam. There have been a few changes in our appearance since then.
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C_Epps-3.JPGMike's Sports Grill116 viewsPhoto courtesy of Carlton Epps
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Steve_Cox_8.JPGGraduation Day116 viewsA great looking class of BCT grads! Congrats to all!

Photo courtesy of Steve Cox
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Portland_9.jpg116 views
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Buddha.jpg115 views
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Bldg.JPGTu Lin's new home115 viewsThis is a photo of the orphanage that became the home of our little buddy Tu Lin.
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Ed-45cal.jpgEd's Arsenal115 viewsCheck out this .45 cal pistol, man.
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