The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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GDB-26.JPGHe did it!170 viewsI've been thrown under the bus.

Photo taken at LZ Cacti.
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TS-35.JPGOutdoor plumbing169 viewsThat's me getting ready for a hot date.
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BL-15.JPGThe Saturday Night Banquet169 viewsBanquet photos courtesy of Lt Bert Landau, FO, 2/9th Arty.
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JC-22.JPGBreitenbach169 viewsJim Breitenbach, San Diego area.
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Arr-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive169 views"Headquarters" for the historic 2/9th reunion was Bldg 5678, Aultman Hall, located on top of the hill of Geronimo Road. Aultman Hall was the later "twin" of Allin Hall, Bldg. 5676. These two buildings were the new Officer BOQs going back to 1965. They are now a commercially-run hotel on Ft Sill property. My, how things have changed!Arriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
Lt Wayne Crochet and wife Carol chat with Lt Mike Kurtgis as they entered the front door. Both served as Forward Observers for The Mighty Ninth.
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JoeH_-_6.JPGBuddies reunite169 viewsTom Gragg and Joe Henderson.
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JoeH_-_16.JPGRedlegs169 viewsJohn "Moon" Mullins and Joe Henderson served in the 35th TOC in Vietnam.
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JoeH_-_15.JPGPatio time169 viewsDewey Hill, Victor Bean and Joe Henderson
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2008Reunion-25.jpgLt Cal Graef, B-1-35, 4.2 Mortar Plt168 viewsCal Graef (Leavenworth, KS) is the source of the war story "Run, But Don't Jump" on the 2/9th website. It's a funny story now, but probably not so funny back then. Thanks for a good memory, Cal!
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Elephant3.jpgWhole different culture168 viewsAmong the sights and sounds in Vietnam, working elephants rates up there with the cultural differences. Some report that the NVA and the Cong used them to transport weapons and supplies. A four-legged deuce-and-a-half.
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Game_On.jpgRecess168 viewsMonsoon basketball? Using a mud pit as a basketball court has interesting results.
January, 2014 update: That's First Sergeant Clifford J. Pullan under the basket and Robert Kornagay on the ground; Geary Burrows is at upper left.
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TS-28.JPGWillie Peter168 viewsA brilliant capture of white phosphorous rounds landing. It looked white hot because...it was! LZ Penny.
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