The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DM36.JPGSgt Hatch157 viewsPlatoon Sgt Hatch, 14Nov66, LZ Lane.
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Banquet-5.JPGSaturday Evening Banquet157 viewsRichard Strawn, who looks like he is still very much "combat ready", sits with Hal Bowling at the A/2/35 table.
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Jim_Doc_Hall.JPGLifetime Achievement Award bestowed157 viewsJim "Doc" Hall was honored at the Banquet with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award presented by his brothers of the Cacti. Being his usual modest self, Jim had very few words to offer. Congratulations, Jim! Your extensive work in finding the gravesites of the Cacti decease and paying them tribute will be your lasting legacy.
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GDB-25.JPGThe Rolling Stones?157 viewsNot quite.
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Allin_Hall_3.JPGArrival157 viewsTelling war stories in the Lobby. Geary Burrows seems to have the floor. Terry Stuber at right, Bob Bowden on chair, J William Ward at right.
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DM2.jpgRSOP156 viewsMoving day. The CH-47 Chinook was the workhorse. It could transport a 105mm howitzer and a slingload of ammo, code named "lobsters".
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WS-9.JPGThe ASP156 viewsAmmo Supply Point - LZ Oasis
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WS-18.JPGProtecting the Colonel156 viewsDennis Couch holds M-16 while guarding the Colonel's jeep. He was the Colonel's driver for 2 months. While in the Ammo Section, we all had to work every day supplying ammo, being on the road, and pulling Guard Duty at night. Dennis grabbed the chance to be the Colonel's driver but returned to the Section with the move back to Camp Enari.
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WS-22.JPGGood Buddies156 viewsGriffith Crooks at far right.
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MK-48.jpgRoad March156 viewsClassic formation for a jungle road march.
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MK82.jpgAftermath156 viewsAftermath of 5 hours of contact firefight. Broke contact, pounded the area with artillery and air strikes. Lt Hartley was my LNO; we had five batteries firing missions during and into the night.
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MK94.jpgNew location156 viewsMy new home coming out of the boonies
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