The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MK-99.jpgBattery Firebase160 viewsMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
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MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders160 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
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MK-59.jpgWater Buffalo160 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
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Turner_35.jpgThe Big City160 viewsMarkets in Pleiku
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TS-47.JPGPete Birrow160 viewsPete Birrow (past president of the 35th Assn) having a hot beer and a smoke. Hiding under the cot is the famous mascot "Short Round".
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EMoor7.jpgTented Mess Hall160 viewsDuc Pho, Pleiku area, 66-67. Mess tent. Sure beats eating C-rats every day.
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2010-Pitts8.JPG"Thank You Very Much"160 viewsDave Collins serves as Emcee thanking hosts Roy & Linda Hoffman. Tom Roman and Byron Kurtgis, brother of FO Mike Kurtgis look on.
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Tex_6-4.JPGChildren of war160 views
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Modern_Day_John.JPGModern Day John "Moon" Mullins160 viewsJohn proudly poses in his uniform (notice that it actually fits!) for Veteran's Day, 2012. Looking good, John!
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Battle_Clip_1.jpgBattle with NVA160 viewsThe Mighty Ninth supports "B" Company, 1/14th in a major firefight.
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BURROWS.JPGModern Day Geary160 viewsGeary is a returning veteran from our very first & historic reunion of our 2/9th FA Battalion. Geary served with Danny Fort in the FDC Section of "B" Battery.
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WS-9.JPGThe ASP159 viewsAmmo Supply Point - LZ Oasis
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