The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Holbrook_-_Casp.jpgThe "Boss" goes to the field60 viewsLtCol Bruce Holbrook. 2/9th BnCo, chats with "A" Battery Commander Captain Mike Casp (KIA in Nov, 1967) after landing at LZ OD. His C&C chopper can bee seen behind them.
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Bell_OH-58_Kiowa.jpg59 views
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Nam__x_mas__1969.jpg59 views
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155mm_at_Duc_Pho.jpgEarly Days of Duc Pho - Spring, 196759 viewsA quickly laid spray of asphalt was laid down to control all the dust on the landing pad. A 155mm howitzer awaits transport to its destination.
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Camp_Enari_Dec_69.jpg58 views
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Bootlegger_Me_and_Shortround.jpg58 views
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DoubleTree,_MN.JPGDoubleTree Hotel, Minneapolis, MN58 views CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS!

Re-scheduled for September, 2021, same location.
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Hosp_Suite.JPGThe Hospitality Suite57 viewsOur annual gabfest in the Hospitality Suite. Plenty of snacks, wine, and beer for everyone!
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Don_s_Blues.JPGFancy dress57 viewsDick Arnold poses with two members who really know how to dress for the occasion!!
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Spencer___Casp.JPGLt Malcolm Spencer and Capt Mike Casp56 viewsSince I was heading home on my DEROS, Lt Malcolm Spencer was called out of the field, where he had been pulling FO duty, to replace me as the XO of "A" Battery. Behind him is the Battery Commander, Captain Mike Casp, who was killed two weeks after this photo was taken. He was on a reconnaissance mission when the chopper was shot down.
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Barb___Don~0.JPGReunion Regulars55 viewsLegendary FO Don Keith in his dress blue uniform at the banquet with wife Barb.
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Thank_You_Hero.JPGThank You, Vietnam Veterans!55 viewsMs Rebecca Richards, a lifelong supporter of the men who served in Vietnam to serve our country and preserve freedom around the world, arranged to have 270 "Hero Cards" sent to the Lexington Hotel for distribution at the annual closing banquet on Saturday night.

Thank YOU, Rebecca!
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