The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-62.JPGSee Vietnam97 viewsNope, I've already seen it.
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JFO-59.JPGLooking left97 viewsIt's "that-a-way". Everyone is focusing on the left.
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DTurner-25.jpgTaking a Stream Break97 viewsCooling off in a stream in the mountains was a real treat...when you found one!
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Joe_11.jpgAt the top97 viewsEnjoying the food and the view from the top of the revolving restaurant at the Doubletree Hilton.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Henderson
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Patalano_-_Smurra.JPGWONDERFUL REUNION - 50 YEARS LATER97 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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Shields68.jpgGun Crew in action97 viewsHere is the M-102 in all its glory. The older vets remember putting the M1A101 to work in 66-67. Note the attire: woolen shirt due to nightime temperature drops, bare back for the hot days, fatigue shirt and OD tee shirt. Yep...that about covers it!

L to R: PFC Mike Steele, SP4 Rick Satterfield, PFC Tony Heredia, and PFC Richard Sanchez.
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Old_Plantation_-1.JPGDinner at the Old Plantation97 views{Double click on photo to enlarge}

Dinner at the Old Plantation Restaurant in Medicine Park.

Courtesy of Carlton Epps
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C_Epps-9.JPGMike's Sports Grill97 viewsOur closing banquet was held here on Friday, May 11th.

Photo courtesy of Carlton Epps
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Steve_Cox_2.JPGFiring Range97 viewsTalking with the trainees on the range

Photo courtesy of Steve Cox
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BB-43.JPGBent cannister97 viewsPhil, Carlos and Sandy working on a bent canister inside the tube at Mile High.
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BB-72.JPGBig bullets on standing97 viewsAll set and ready to go for the next fire mission.
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