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StG-9.JPGMemories of LZ St George110 viewsCaptured enemy weapons. When I was out with the grunts, this is what we got ambushed with. I will never forget the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle). Sounds just like it does in the movies. It has it's own tune and is very nasty and deadly.
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RW-6.JPGThe Mighty Ninth goes by sea110 viewsAlternate Thoughts: Some components of the 2/9th may have moved from LZ Uplift to Bronco Beach via LST while others went to Duc Pho via convoy. Qui Nhon is mostly landlocked. The men pictured are walking the deck of the LST.
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Plieku_Catholic_Shrine_2.JPGPleiku series110 viewsPleiku Catholic Shrine: A panoramic view of the shrine and church yard.
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Millionth_round.JPGThe 500,000th 105mm round fired in combat110 viewsB/2/9 holds the distinction of firing the "1/2 Millionth" round in Vietnam. Looks like they chose a Willy Peter round. Good choice. Photo by Terry Stuber; contributed by J. William Ward. That "broken wrench" was the latest technology in setting a time fuze. The benchmark round was fired from LZ Uptight.
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J_Wm_Ward.JPGLock & Load110 viewsThe 500,000th round is getting ready to go on its way on 22Jan68
Pictured above at far left is J. William Ward, our photo contributor.
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Commo_Playtime.JPG110 viewsGood Grief! When are those Donut Dollies gonna show up?
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JFO-44.JPGDigging in110 viewsPerimeter defense was always crucial. The enemy was always looking for an opportunity, especially at night.
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J_Orr_-_Citation.pdfCitation - Jerry Orr's induction110 viewsClicking on this PDF link will open the Citation that honors Jerry Orr into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame.
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Kurtgis_-_Crochet.JPGJoint Dinner - C-1-35 & 2/9th110 views"Ya don't say?" Mike Kurtgis, left, listens to a war story from Wayne Crochet at the joint unit dinner.
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DTurner-22.jpgHigh Angle Fire in the Smoky Mountains110 views
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AS-10.JPGScenic Firebase110 viewsThis is one of the more scenic firebases you'll ever see in Nam
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MK-4.JPGBCT Graduation110 viewsAfter graduation chat with the Staff of the 1/19th FA.
Photo courtesy of Mike Kurtgis.
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