The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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3_Vets.JPGWe served our country!69 viewsL to R: Dennis Dauphin, FO and XO of the 2/9th, son Darryl, a retired 24-year Air Force veteran who served 5 tours in the middle east, and Don Keith, who served 11 months in the field as an FO for the 35th and later became an Air Observer (AO). Don returned for a 2nd tour with the 173d Airborne.

That's a lot of time in uniform, folks!
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Seat_Diagram.JPGSecret Map69 viewsHere is the all-important seating chart (decoded) for the Saturday night banquet. Don't tell.
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Wayne_Crochet.jpgModern Day Wayne69 viewsWayne, a New Orleans native, returned to his hometown after Vietnam to practice law.
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Mike___Mercy~0.JPGFO & AO Mike Kurtgis68 viewsMike Kurtgis at the banquet with wife Mercy. They are one-year newlyweds.
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Special_meal.JPGNight out68 viewsEnjoying the cuisine of Jacksonville.............
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ward1.jpegMy Home: The Gun Section68 viewsThat's me of course, working my butt off.
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Hosp_Suite_3.JPGIt's that time again67 views35th vets (David Dunn, far right) share their memories.
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Lobby.JPGImpressive entrance67 viewsThe Lexington Hotel, totally renovated, has a very impressive front Lobby entrance. A recent storm knocked out some of the TVs and phones in the rooms and parts were on order, so the hotel management gave discounts on the affected rooms.
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A-2-35~0.JPGCacti Blue67 viewsLeaders of A-2-35; professional soldiers all!!

Photo courtesy of David Dunn
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Banquet.JPGBanquet Night67 viewsOnce again, we gather for the grand finale: a tribute to our combat brothers who did not return home. Every year, it never fails to be a great tribute to the members, family and friends.
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Banquet_1.JPGBanquet Night66 viewsPast Association President Pete Birrow at Table #3.
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Entrance_2.JPGEntrance66 viewsTall palms and low shrubbery make for an attractive greeting for arriving guests.
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