The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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GDS-59.JPGField Dining82 viewsBattery Exec Officer (XO) Lt Jim Daly cooking his rations.
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GDS-82.JPGLZ 503A82 viewsLZ 503A in Kontum Province near Cambodia.
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GDS-107.JPGMortar Section82 viewsA 4.2 (four-deuce) mortar position.
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GDS-108.JPGLZ 510B82 viewsWater trailer at the LZ; always a critical item.
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GDS-110.JPGLZ 510B82 viewsDeveloping the battery position at LZ 510B. Note that the cannons are positioned at "high angle fire" because they are surrounded by a tight tree line.
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GDS-151.JPGWater delivery82 viewsA Chinook bringing in a water trailer. Troops thought it might be smoking-hot rum.
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GDS-154.JPGLZ Tip82 viewsSection Chief waiting for commands from the FDC.
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GDS-203.JPGArty strike82 viewsAircraft observing strike.
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GDS-211.JPGApproach82 viewsApproaching a village by walking on the berms.
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GDS-215.JPGBurning village82 views
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GDS-223.JPGNot where you want to be82 viewsBrief stay at the hospital in Chu Lai.
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GDS-234.JPGRelaxing82 viewsSometimes you can relax in the jungle...but not for long.
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