The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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OnTheBeach2.JPGNavy Ship331 viewsA Navy supply ship unloads at the South China Sea.
Note the CONEX container in the center of the photo. Two of these units welded together formed the highly mobile FDCs for the artillery units.
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Ables11.jpg331 views
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Crane-water.JPGSkycrane Delivers323 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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OnTheBeach.JPGShip322 viewsA ship just offshore the beach of the South China Sea.
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DB-3.JPGCollect call?321 viewsDon handles a call from the best artillery tool in Vietnam - the CONEX container FDC.
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OnTheBeach3.JPGSandy Beach321 viewsAn appealing look at the beach of the South China Sea.
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OnTheBeach4.JPGNavy Ship 2321 viewsSame shot taken behind the concertina wire.
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JCook1.jpgHi, Mom! I'm in Vietnam321 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 RSOP318 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 View309 viewsA wide-shot view of the palm trees, lowlands and mountains from LZ English.
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Ables9.jpg308 views
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BY-2.jpgRTO306 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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