The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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FtSillReunion-page1.jpgNews Coverage - Historic 2/9th Reunion191 viewsThe Lawton Constitution newspaper gave coverage of our historic reunion at Ft Sill in May, 2013. Thanks to John "Moon" Mullins for contributing the article. In the accompanying photo, Raymond Hobbs peers through the eyepiece. Raymond was the RTO for Dennis Munden in the 66-67 era.
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SG-29.JPGHigh Angle fire at LZ Meade191 viewsSmoke, fire and destruction! The gun crew is firing a high-angle mission. Conditions were quite smoky. Not a very pretty LZ.
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J_Orr-3.JPGJerry Orr's photos191 viewsHunter Steakhouse, San Diego. At right is FO and Loach pilot Mike Kurtgis.
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GDS-3.jpgBattle Tank190 viewsM-48 battle tank on the perimeter of the b-2-35 location. It was the only time that we had one.
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MK-3.jpgThe Republic of Dinkville190 viewsMap of Vietnam; key locations
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WS-182.JPGThe End190 viewsHistoric Moment: The 2/9th Arty returns to Hawaii; all personnel are re-assigned.
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vn#48A.JPGCruisin'190 viewsWatching a US tank roll through a rag-tag town looks like extreme overkill...but it isn't.
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TS-D2.JPGGoing to the Dogs: Mascots of Bravo Battery190 views"Is it C-rat time yet?"

Mocha is ready.
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Dixon41.jpgThe Children of War190 viewsOne of the saddest things I recall is seeing orphaned children along the roads as we caravaned. This boy and girl were sister and brother and said they had no parents (killed by the VC). They were huddled together as if all they had in the world was each other. It was heartbreaking, but we couldn't take them with us. We weren't even supposed to stop in most places...
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Dixon45.jpgLZ English - Bong Son190 viewsNow, one day near the perimeter, this Chinook chopper lands, drops off a couple of things, then suddenly...see next photo....
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EMoor0.jpgMilitary Dishwashers190 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67
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2010-Pitts10.JPGWatching the show190 viewsTom Roman, Byron Kurtgis, wife Lisa, and Ernest Correia observe Dave Collins serving as master of ceremonies.
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