The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DB-5.JPGSp5 PJ Newlin, FDC341 views"PJ" ran the FDC for "B" Battery. You will find another photo of "PJ" in Tom Roman's photo album.
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DonBlankin.jpgBan-me-Thuot340 views1968 - Nasty mud, says Don.
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Crane-water.JPGSkycrane Delivers336 viewsA chore usually performed by a CH-47 Chinook, here you see a Sikorsky SkyCrane delivering a water trailer to an LZ.
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OnTheBeach4.JPGNavy Ship 2334 viewsSame shot taken behind the concertina wire.
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OnTheBeach.JPGShip333 viewsA ship just offshore the beach of the South China Sea.
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DB-3.JPGCollect call?331 viewsDon handles a call from the best artillery tool in Vietnam - the CONEX container FDC.
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OnTheBeach3.JPGSandy Beach331 viewsAn appealing look at the beach of the South China Sea.
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JCook1.jpgHi, Mom! I'm in Vietnam330 viewsHadn't learned to use the .45 cal on my hip when this photo was taken, but it sure kept anyone from stealing the monopoly money that we called "payroll". Note the R-292 antennas and the M2 Aiming Circle in the background.
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Ables8.jpgAnother RSOP329 viewsAh...the heart of the "circular offensive" strategy...move the artillery guys again. Loaded up and ready to go to another firebase.
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English2.JPGPanoramic View321 viewsA wide-shot view of the palm trees, lowlands and mountains from LZ English.
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25th_Coin.jpgCommemorative Coins320 viewsBeautiful commemorative of the Reno reunion. The 25th Inf Div, "Tropic Lightning", at left.
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BY-2.jpgRTO319 viewsUNKNOWN at this time, he served as the RTO for the FO. Note the thickness of the jungle canopy. A clear illustration of the challenge of knowing where you are at all times. Nothing back home prepared you for this.
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