The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Angel_Fire.pdf
Angel_Fire.pdfAngel Fire - The Story Behind the photos94 viewsClick on the "PDF" segment and it will open a document that tells the story of Jerry Orr's visit to a beautiful memorial originated by a Dad who never forgot the loss of his son in Vietnam.
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Coins-3.JPGChallenge Coins94 viewsOther coins on display at the museum.
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mc-7.JPGHuey formation94 viewsA flight of Hueys departs the Oasis.
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CS-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Computer Simulation Class94 views"We use computer simulations to train troops to fight terrorists in Afghanistan. Take notes...there will be a pop quiz."
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CS-2a.jpgWaldman Collection - Computer Simulation Class94 viewsUsing Hollywood-style projection techniques, we can simulate the lay of the land in Afghanistan.
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PG-13.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts94 viewsHost Jerry Orr presents a "challenge coin" to Ed Mahoney.
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PG-15.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts94 viewsHost Jerry Orr presents a "challenge coin" to Wayne Crochet.
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PG-22.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Presenting Gifts94 viewsHost Jerry Orr presents "challenge coins" to Lee Dixon. Lee served in the Bn Commo Section and had an "alter ego" as the Battalion "gopher", making several trips to Saigon to search out goodies.
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JD-10.JPG94 views
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Medley_and_Crew.JPGMeanwhile, back at St George94 viewsReturning back to LZ St. George from LZ Cathy photo of the September '69 crew: Sp4 Denny Mrowzinski, PFC Mike Medley, Sp4 George (Eugene) Jarisch and Sp5 Clint Curry. With our trusty power generator for the radios in the background. Enlarging the photo, you can see 1st Shirt Mac (McPeek) in the background complaining about something.
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Not_Sure.JPGLikely taken around Sept/Oct, 1969.94 viewsNot sure where or when. Probably Sept/Oct '69. Getting ready to go out again (since I am wearing the flack jacket must be lifers in the background). Can't make out the folks behind me.
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BC-_Hillbilly.JPGSent to me by others94 viewsBack of photo says "BC & Hillbilly". Pictures were sent to me over the years by Tex Shelton and Jackie Catron; most were taken before I arrived at the battery.
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