The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Brothers-in-Arms.jpgBrothers-In-Arms39 viewsHome from LZ Cathy 9-69. The non-lifer traveling FDC band of brothers (left to right): Clint Curry, Eugene ("George") Jarisch, Denny Mrowzinski, Mike Medley, and our leader eltee "Rucksack" Rucker (Lt. Hermie "Rucksack" Rucker).
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Lt_Jim_James.jpg38 viewsJim and wife Doniece on the Riverwalk at the 35th Inf Reunion held in San Antonio in 2011.

Regret to report that Jim died in July 2020.
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Cpl_J_Shelton.JPGTravels with the General37 viewsL to R: MG Donn Pepke, Jim, and UNK 4th Div Sergeant Major.
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35th_SA_0001.jpg2024 Registration Form37 viewsHere is the Registraton Form for the 2024 35th Inf Regt Annual Reunion to be held in San Antonio, TX in September.
You know the drill: Members of the 2/9th FA supporting the 35th in Vietnam are invited as GUESTS of the Association.

This Form can be enlarged and downloaded by double-clicking the image.
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DK_Skinny.jpegLose weight36 viewsOkay, out here in the Nam jungle, be prepared to lose weight.
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Thomas-Turner-Whaley.jpgA Rare Photo36 viewsLt Ed Thomas, Lt Doug Turner, Lt Dave Whaley.
You don't often find three (3) FOs available to pose for a picture.
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Ward7.jpegMishima and Philpot36 viewsRonnie Mishima and Philpot...working on those sandbags!
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DoubleTree2C_MN~1.jpg36 viewsThe CANCELLED 2020 Reunion of the 35th Inf Regt re-scheduled in 2021, same location.
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Search_and_Destroy_Patrols.jpg35 viewsThe official name for US soldiers patrolling the jungle was "Search & Destroy" mission. When crossing an open field, Infantry Commanders knew they had to spread their men apart in the event of a firefight.
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Five_Artillerymen.jpgFIREPOWER!35 viewsA very rare photo consisting of: Lt Bill Farmer (KIA), Lt Dave Whaley, Lt Doug Turner, Lt Ed Thomas, and Lt Chris Herrick.
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NC-4.jpgYou Want 200 Raffle Tickets??35 viewsMartha Henderson, widow of Past President Joe Henderson, volunteers at the Raffle Sales table. The value of the "50-50" raffle this year was $1,300.00. There were two winners (one late claimant). Both agreed to donate the prize to the 35th Infantry Regiment Association.
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NC-11.jpg"It Wasn't Me!"35 viewsCapt Dave Collins protesting his innocence. Lord knows what he is accused of. Dave was the Master of Ceremonies at our Friday Night excursion to the Mecklenburg Brewery for a German dinner.
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