The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DK-Viet12.jpg86 viewsLt Don Keith with a little "mamasan-to-be"
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sunrise.jpg86 views
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DK-Award4.jpgAwards Ceremony86 views
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Turner_20.jpgTarget Practice86 views
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Turner_72.jpgFlooded rice paddy86 viewsCommon sight every day.
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DonHist1.jpg86 viewsAnother rare document courtesy of Lt Don Keith. Last sentence states that "The Mighty Ninth" was officially adopted as the unit's name by DA on 25Feb63. So now we know.
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JW-1.JPGTrash Sump86 viewsView from LZ OD, August, 1967.
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JW-10.JPGS*** & Shower86 viewsLZ OD had the advantage of more amenities than most firebases. Note the shower in the foreground and a sheltered crapper in the background. The view is from the SSG Holt's #6 gun pit. The gun crews were constantly improving their positions.
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