The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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FP-4.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration102 viewsPhoto courtesy of Doug Turner
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FP-7.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration102 views
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Firing_Range_2.jpgThe M-4 Rifle102 viewsGetting the feel of the new M-4.
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WmWard-3.JPGFiring Range102 viewsBarbara Bowden enjoys the firing range activity. J. William Ward admiring the new M-4 rifle held by a trainee.

Photo courtesy of William Ward.
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J_Turner_13.JPGFiring Range102 viewsA trainee walks across the firing line.

Photo courtesy of Joe Turner
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Joe_H-12~0.JPGThe ENCORE Reunion: Ft Sill, OK May, 2017102 views
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Card_from_Joe.jpgChristmas Card from friend Manuel "Joe" Guerrero102 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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BB-86.JPGArtillery strike102 viewsInfantry grunt sitting on the roof of a bunker surveying the damage from the strikes.
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Herrick-AK47.jpg101 viewsLt Chris Herrick holds an AK-47
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Captured_Wpns.JPGMuseum in the field101 viewsEnemy weapons...notice how light and portable.
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Cam_R_Bay.jpgSights & Scenes101 viewsSign says "Det 1, 14th Aerial Port Squadron, Nha Trang.
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GDS-147.JPGThe Melody Bar101 viewsThe "crown jewel" of Pleiku.
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