The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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LK-2.jpgThe old way94 viewsBack in the early stage of the war, cannoneers had to manually push their howitzer into the rear of a Chinook. As time went by, the howitzers were slung underneath the Chinooks.
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DY-1abc.JPGDon't Worry - we'll take good care of you94 viewsA template of a letter sent to the parents of all incoming draftees for basic training.

How personal can you get?
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Lee_at_Duc_Pho.JPGDuc Pho HQ94 viewsHere I am with my favorite guitar. I left it behind for someone else to play. Hope they got good use out of it! The Mighty Ninth sign is just over my right shoulder.
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GDS-97.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B93 viewsEnroute to 510B.
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GDS-106.JPGLZ 510B93 viewsSetting up shop at LZ 510B; note the sandbag parapet under construction.
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GDS-119.JPGPopping smoke93 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-236.JPGHad to happen93 viewsAt one point or another, we all mug for the camera.
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Wald-42.JPGSleepy-eyed93 viewsSp4 John Waldman relaxes on the trail after a morning "wake-up".
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Rex_Hotel.jpgVietnam: 2012 visit93 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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SK-19.JPGCandlelight & Mirror93 viewsTaken at my location in Kontum.
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