The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Sp4_John_Waldman.JPG"Hi, Mom. I'm here!"78 viewsNow I'm working on getting outta here. Note the "stateside" OD fatigues typical of 1966-67 tours.
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JW-24.JPGPFC Marion Sullivan78 viewsPFC Marion N. Sullivan, later Sp4 Sullivan. Taken at Christmas, 1966.
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Wald-12.JPGHwy 1978 viewsStationed at the An Khe Pass.
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Wald-26.JPGTent Mates78 viewsCpl John Kuntz, back; PFC James G. Hourigan, front.
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Wald-33.JPGLesson Learned78 viewsNever put a .50 cal machine gun on top of a bunker. You have to rebuild the bunker. PFC John Waldman test fires the 50-caliber and becomes part of the rebuilding crew.
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Wald-32a.jpgAir Power78 viewsBoth a CH-47 and a Huey in service at LZ Tip, January, 1967.
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Street_vendor.jpgVietnam: 2012 visit78 viewsStreet Vendor: I tried my hand at street vending, but decided retirement was still the best option for me!
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MH9.jpgAlbum Author - Michael Huseth78 viewsSp4 Mike Huseth at a forward base camp. The living quarters consisted of two (2) shelter halves and one poncho. Deluxe accommodations, eh?
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Huseth-12.JPG25th Div Yearbook - Oct 1, 1941 to Oct 1, 196678 viewsMike Huseth is shown taking part in the load out of the Section's 105mm.
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MB-4.JPGThe Waldman Collection - Mattie Beal House Tour78 views"Yes, the air conditioning unit was rather small and right now it's now working."
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RC-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement Ceremony78 views"Hey, Moon...ain't we supposed to be in the front row?"

Yep...a little SNAFU. We were scheduled to be "guests of honor" at this retirement ceremony.
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RC-8.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement Ceremony78 viewsWell...that was fun. Now we head over to the historic barracks of the 1860's to hear all about the Buffalo Soldiers.
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