The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JW-4.JPGEnlisted FDC Bunker96 viewsSeveral items of interest here: the neatly stacked sandbags, the pickaxe, the water cans and wash basin, and canteen cups hanging off the roof. Note there is a DOOR on this bunker! Now that's civilized!
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SA-19.JPGParty Time! C-1-35 & 2/9th Arty at the LaMargarita96 viewsFO Lt Jim James and spouse Doniece arrived just a little late as Jim had to deal with his "double-booted" vehicle. But they had a great time!
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JCook81.JPGThe L-1996 viewsOne of the US Army's last pieces of fixed-wing aircraft. Used as a spotter, carrying Air FOs who guided battery registrations and targets-of-opportunity. We had one crash on the runway narrowly missing an Ammo Truck.
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Banquet-3.JPGEnjoying the Banquet96 viewsFirst Timer Terry Stuber, "B" Battery seated next to Laura Fort, spouse of Cowboy Danny Fort who is also a "First Timer".
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Denver-7.JPGHaving a good time!96 views"Cowboy" Danny Fort, Joe & Martha Henderson, and Jim Connolly attending the combined C-1-35 & Mighty Ninth party at the Rock Bottom Grill.
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J_Henderson2.JPGJoe Henderson - Denver Photos96 viewsJoe and wife Martha, Cowboy Danny Fort, Jim Connolly and Dennis Dauphin.
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JM-17.JPGFO McHugh96 viewsLt James McHugh, Forward Observer, has his beer in hand.
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commo_hut2.JPGMy Commo Assignment96 viewsJune, 1969. At the Commo Hut, 2/9th Arty, Camp Enari.
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look_west.JPGBen Het96 viewsLooking west from Ben Het.
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wait_for_chpper.JPGAlways waiting96 viewsStanding by the runway...waiting for the next chopper.
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SC7-_69Armor.JPGInside the 1/69th Armor96 viewsDecember, 1968. Eugene E. Lea and me. I'm looking at the camera and Lea has the radio mic in his hand. (Note the electrical outlet in the corner)
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SK-14.JPGRadio Humping96 viewsNothing like enjoying a meal of pork & beans from a C-ration box while humping a radio. Now you know why they call it the "Central Highlands".
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