The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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GDS-221.JPGSitting in the weeds95 viewsMy tour as the FO for B-1-14.
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GDS-224.JPGIncoming Hueys95 viewsHueys arriving at LZ Waikiki.
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DK-Pers9.jpgA village shrine95 viewsShrines and temples were common sights in Vietnam.
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DK-Pers14.jpg95 viewsPlatoon Leader Lt TJ Blue (B-1-35) learned his lesson. Never let an Artillery FO named Keith give you a haircut.

TJ Blue died in 2020.
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DK-Pers25.jpg95 viewsLt Keith puffs on a pipe. FOs have their own way of relaxing.
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DonHist1.jpg95 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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