The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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BlownBridge.jpgHwy 19 - Bridge Down220 viewsThe VC loved to remind us that they were around. This bridge was vital to the many convoys and local commerce down Hwy 19. Sp5 Bob Wilson has the same photo, more to the right, of this same bridge destruction.
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WS-7.JPGThe Good Buddies220 viewsWalt Schneidereit, PFC Jerry Genson, and PFC Dennis Couch
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2008Reunion-29.jpgGoodbye!220 viewsA view of the host hotel, the St. Louis Millennium on early Sunday morning, July 27th as members and guests prepare to depart for home.
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DFort7a.jpgFreddie FADAC220 viewsSp5 Danny Fort pushes the buttons on the Field Artillery Automatic Digital Computer (FADAC). See Danny's War Story entitled "Don't Hurt My Freddy". Somehow, Danny figured out a way to make the thing work and was very protective.
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2010-Pitts28.JPGAdios!220 viewsSgt Ernest Correia packed up and ready to move out.
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red2-2010.jpgRedlegs plus TWO220 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-1-35220 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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SG-9.JPGSteve & Caesar - FDC guys220 viewsMe and George "Caesar" Skulzachek, FDC mates. Kept searching for George after Vietnam without success. Finally learned that he passed away.
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Fire-in-hole.JPGThe Burning Pit219 viewsEvery evening at dusk, we would gather up all the unused powder charges, put them in a pit in a line, ignite the end of the line, and watch the show. The evening sky made for a beautiful background.
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Inside_Conex2.JPGA Peek Outside219 viewsOne of the "windows" cut out of the CONEX-FDC provides an excellent view of the rice paddies leading to LZ Montezuma. Note the decorative light fixtures used in the FDC. The wooden window casing doesn't quite match the welder's cut, but it was close enough.
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MK291.jpgAttack on The Oasis219 viewsAssortment of satchel charges and a Bangalore torpedo next to a pool of NVA Sappers blood.
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My_GTO.jpgGot me one too!219 viewsWhen I got home, I indeed traded in my Ford XL convertible for a new GTO.
Here I am with my GTO convertible. It was loaded with everything I could put on the form! I often said that dreaming of owning that car is a lot of what made me want to survive!
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