The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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155mm_at_Duc_Pho.jpgEarly Days of Duc Pho - Spring, 196760 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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Bootlegger_Me_and_Shortround.jpg59 views
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DoubleTree,_MN.JPGDoubleTree Hotel, Minneapolis, MN59 views CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS!

Re-scheduled for September, 2021, same location.
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Hosp_Suite.JPGThe Hospitality Suite58 viewsOur annual gabfest in the Hospitality Suite. Plenty of snacks, wine, and beer for everyone!
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Spencer___Casp.JPGLt Malcolm Spencer and Capt Mike Casp58 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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Don_s_Blues.JPGFancy dress57 viewsDick Arnold poses with two members who really know how to dress for the occasion!!
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Tam_Ky_1.JPGTam Ky - Final LZ57 viewsThe mountainous, and very uneven terrain of Tam Ky, was my last stop before DEROS. It was the WORST LZ I have ever been on! There was not enough flat, level ground to place six howitzers in the standard star formation. Judging from the slushy ground and unkempt look of this position, this photo was taken after a very severe monsoon hit us.
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Thank_You_Hero.JPGThank You, Vietnam Veterans!56 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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