The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Fred_Oliver_Golf.JPGJ Fred Oliver101 viewsRedleg J. Fred Oliver of the 2/9th, a resident and developer in San Diego, tees off on the back nine. Note the landmark called "Loma Point" sitting out in the Pacific. This is truly a scenic golf course. Fred coordinated with Don "Doc" Johnson in getting tee times for the golfers.
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Millionth_round.JPGThe 500,000th 105mm round fired in combat101 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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DTurner-22.jpgHigh Angle Fire in the Smoky Mountains101 views
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Paul_Howe_with_boy.JPGMan and boy101 viewsPaul Howe sits and chats with a young boy scout. Behind them is the ubiquitous concertina wire to identify a perimeter.
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Soldier_on_mission.jpg"Soldier On A Mission"101 viewsA solemn, annual tribute to the fallen soldiers of the 35th Inf Regiment and the 2/9th Field Artillery.
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Steve_Cox_5.JPGThe Orr Room101 viewsSteve points to the sign honoring Jerry Orr, a former member and favorite son of the 1/19th FA Training Battalion.

Photo courtesy of Steve Cox
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IMG_6067.JPGHoly City101 viewsPart of our Friday agenda was touring the Holy City attraction

Photo courtesy of Joe Henderson
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Ward_13.JPGMedicine Park Museum101 viewsWilliam & Diane Ward by the buffalo; Bob Patalano in the background

Photo courtesy of William Ward
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barb_19.JPGOld Plantation - Thurs Evening Dinner101 viewsThe waitress is taking orders now.

From Left: Carolyn Skidmore; Marie & Dave Scott

Photo courtesy of Barbara Moeller
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barb_18.JPGOld Plantation - Thurs Evening Dinner101 viewsJohn Waldman here; he is wondering if he went to the wrong restaurant. Is anyone else gonna show up?

Photo courtesy of Barbara Moeller
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