The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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JFO-84.JPGPerfect Timing!167 viewsThe photo catches the cigarette smoke departing his nostrils at the exact moment. Smoke breaks were common, just like in the States.
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Barb___Don.JPGDress Blues167 viewsFO Lt Don Keith and wife Barb at the closing Saturday evening banquet. Don found a website to buy a set of dress blues and caught the attention of many in his well-decorated uniform.
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The_End.JPGTHE END!167 viewsJerry Orr relaxes at home after all the weeks and days of preparation for the ENCORE Reunion.

Photo courtesy of John "Moon" Mullins, a good friend and fellow co-organizer.
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WS-21.JPGBigger vehicle, bigger protection166 viewsDennis Couch "at the ready", ASP, LZ Oasis.
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MK-45.jpgMortar Section166 viewsMortar Section for B-2-35
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MK43.jpgHilltop Firebase166 viewsNote M2 Aiming Circle in the middle of the "star" position.
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MK100.jpg8" How SP166 viewsThe most accurate artillery piece there is...the 8" inch howitzer. Even Ft Sill can't explain it. A range of 18 klicks.
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WS-77.JPGAdvertising166 viewsGirls showing off their wares just outside of Pleiku.
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Rhodes-Delano.jpgRecon Sgt & RTO166 viewsLt Munden is very happy to be in touch in modern day with his former teammates Mike Rhodes, RTO and Ray Delano, Recon Sgt (deceased 2020).
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Tex_2-2.JPGCan I keep her?166 viewsJim "Tex" Shelton and Mike Medley surround Chris Noel, model, singer and actress who visited their LZ. Ms Noel was honored with an award for her support visits in Vietnam.
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FtSillReunion-page_2.jpgNews Coverage - Historic 2/9th Reunion166 viewsLocal news coverage - page 2.
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SG-22.JPGBig guns on LZ Pony166 viewsOn LZ Pony, we had the pleasurable company of a 175mm gun and an 8" howitzer. Don't know who they belonged to, however. Always a thrill to hear and feel a 175mm gun fire. We were at this LZ for only a few days. I do not recall any fire missions. We convoyed up to Phu Cat AFB, loaded up on C-130s and flew to Kontum.
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