The Mighty Ninth

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GDS-28.JPGConvoy Duty79 viewsGoing down Highway 14
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GDS-74.JPGArmy's Caribou79 viewsThe US Army's last claim to fixed-wing fame: The Caribou.
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GDS-115.JPGLZ 510B79 viewsSp4 Lee in a "daring" pose. You know when the men are desperate for entertainment.
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GDS-117.JPGLZ 510B79 viewsThe jeep made a great outdoor office.
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GDS-119.JPGPopping smoke79 viewsSmoke grenades were extremely important in the Vietnam war. It guided the helicopters to your position. Without smoke, the pilots might never see your location.
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GDS-132.JPGLZ 510B79 viewsGee, I hate to eat and run. GDS grabs a mouthful in a hurry.
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GDS-134.JPGLZ 510B79 views"I think I hear the phone ringing".
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GDS-227.JPGDay at the Beach79 viewsEnjoying the beach at Chu Lai, minus the babes, of course.
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GDS-236.JPGHad to happen79 viewsAt one point or another, we all mug for the camera.
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Wald-41.JPG"On the Way"79 viewsPhoto catches the perfect angle of recoil. Cpl John Kuntz is the Gunner and Sp4 John Waldman is the Asst Gunner. Fire mission in progress at LZ Corral. Note carefully the "ear protection" used by artillerymen. No wonder we're all deaf!
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Wald-44.JPGFresh Water79 viewsA CH-47 delivering water blivets was a common sight at the firebases and always made for a great photo. One of the main logistical tasks was keeping the troops supplied with fresh water as the streams were not reliable sources.
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Rex_Hotel.jpgVietnam: 2012 visit79 viewsRex Hotel: We stayed in the Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The rooftop bar was a favorite watering hole for reporters and soldiers during the war.
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