The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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red2-2010.jpgRedlegs plus TWO215 viewsJim Connolly and Joe Henderson missed the first snap, but they got in the 2nd try. Jim stands between Mike Kurtgis and Dennis Munden while "Little Joe" stands in front of Tom Roman. Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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DSC_0026.jpgCapt Dave's gang, C-1-35215 viewsCapt Dave Collins, C-1-35, is seated with this daughter and son-in-law; Miss Rosemary is at far left.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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TS-19.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot214 viewsUnknown cannoneers. Shell casing reveals the center firing tube which ignites the powder bags.
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WS-7.JPGThe Good Buddies214 viewsWalt Schneidereit, PFC Jerry Genson, and PFC Dennis Couch
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JW-3.JPGPhoto Courtesy of John Waldman214 viewsAnother great reunion! Sgt John Waldman served in the FO party with Lt FO Don Keith (right) providing on-the-ground artillery support, attached to 2/35th some 40 years ago.
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SG-15.JPGLZ Mile High214 viewsWe moved to LZ Mile High. That is LZ Incoming in the background---the bald spot on the hill. The "Daisy Cutter" bomb that cleared this site left us some serious challenges to make a home! Would have killed for a chain saw.
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Captured_Rifle.jpgRecoilless Rifle213 viewsCaptured enemy recoilless rifle
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ARVN_camp.jpgThe ARVN / CIDG Compound213 viewsLocated on a hill mass on Hwy 19 in the vicinity of the infamous Mang Giang Pass, this was a radio relay station inhabited by civilians and their families. This compound was a source of constant aggravation.
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DP16a.JPGFDC TOC - LZ Oasis213 viewsSummer, 1968. Glen Bruney on duty here. This bunker was a complex of rooms made from CONEX containers. These were our main radios on command freq. Switchboard to DivArty at right. Command map at left showing battery circles (ranges). Plastic overlays used to plot targets & troop locations. Clipboard itemized arty fire missions.
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DP15a.JPGKontum Bridge - LZ Mickey Mouse213 viewsSummer, 1968. Kontum Bridge, which is just south of town on road going south to Pleiku. We frequently swam below the bridge & it was a popular watering hole for Kontum residents and an occasional water buffalo. Area wasn't always safe: the NVA vowed to take the bridge & city for Ho Chi Minh's birthday. Also saw a Viet cop kill a VC suspect here.
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TStuber-Denver8.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver Photos213 viewsDiana Mae & Junior Ward
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DJ-6.jpgVietnamese Awards Ceremony212 viewsMaj Doug Johnson and Lt Don Keith display Vietnamese medals.
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