The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Holbrook_-_Casp.jpgThe "Boss" goes to the field41 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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Wayne_C_Holy_City~0.jpgWayne & Carol Crochet attend 2018 Reunion at Ft Sill41 viewsL to R: Dennis & Jackie Dauphin; Wayne & Carol Crochet; Mercy & Mike Kurtgis, Martha Henderson.

Sadly, Wayne passed away in 2021 in New Orleans, LA
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Spencer___Casp.JPGLt Malcolm Spencer and Capt Mike Casp40 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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Hosp_Suite_2.JPGThe ladies share their stories also39 viewsL to R: Barb Keith, Jackie Dauphin, Carol Crochet in the Hospitality Suite.
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War_Story.JPGGetting prepared39 viewsOutgoing 35th Assn President Joe Henderson (right) knows he needs some "heavy refreshment" before listening to yet another great Don Keith "war story".
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A-2-35~0.JPGCacti Blue39 viewsLeaders of A-2-35; professional soldiers all!!

Photo courtesy of David Dunn
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Mike___Mercy~0.JPGFO & AO Mike Kurtgis38 viewsMike Kurtgis at the banquet with wife Mercy. They are one-year newlyweds.
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Plotting_Strategy.JPGThe Normandy Invasion strategy session?38 viewsNo, it just looks like it. Ed Thomas reviews the seating selection chart for the Saturday night banquet. This has been an annual ritual, oftentimes contentious, on where we sit.
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The_Plotting_thickens___.JPGPlotting the Invasion, Pt 238 views"Now, let's see...if I put the Artillery over here, and they sit over there...........

The Seating Chart "war" has begun!
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The_Ladies.JPGMeet Me at the Bar38 viewsThe Ladies enjoy cocktails from the terrace of the Lexington Hotel...enjoying both the drinks and the view.
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Sp5__Barber.jpgSp5 Barber, Bn FDC at Duc Pho37 viewsSp5 Barber holds a furry friend...a lemur. You never knew what you would find in Vietnam!
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