The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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BB-41.JPGAir strike86 viewsThere is an airstrike going on southwest of Fire Base 14 (FSB 14, LZ Incoming) while some grunt brothers are looking on.
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BB-54.JPGLoad 'er up!86 viewsHowitzers in position to be loaded on aircraft.
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DK-W5.jpgStreams & Rivers85 viewsDon't look for any bridges. The infantry had to cross rivers as they found them. That meant getting soaking wet and wearing it too. The streams were often a source of leeches.
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Aerial.jpgView from the chopper85 viewsNo collection of Vietnam photos is complete without a shot of the M-60 doorgunner's bird's eye view flying over a rice paddy.
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VCValley.jpgPeace in the valley85 viewsReading a book in a grassy valley
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GDS-124.JPGLZ 510B85 viewsEverybody used the jeep. The jeep was primarily used as a back up power source for the FDC and battery commo systems in the event the generator went down. Plus...it was the only soft spot where you could sit your butt down in the whole damn jungle.
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GDS-141.JPGREMF?85 viewsNo, just spending some rare time at the Brigade Base. December, 1966. Lt Kermit DeVaughn relaxes.
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GDS-145.JPGBattalion Commander85 viewsCapt Richard Higgins (BC, "A" Btry) , LtCol Bruce Holbrook 2/9th BnCO), Lt (Capt) Keith Carlton (new BC of "A" Btry). Photo dated 20 Dec 66.
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GDS-176.JPGThe Ammo Officer85 viewsLt Springer serving as the Bn Ammo officer for the 2/9th Arty at LZ Montezuma, Duc Pho. To heck with this job...I'm going back into the field. And he did just that.
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GDS-192.JPGLZ Liz85 viewsClear "line-of-sight" to LZ Montezuma, called FSB Bronco by the grunts. The view from LZ OD is essentially the same. Over the hill is the South China Sea.
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