The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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BK-2.JPGGot my wheels142 viewsBill Kull is ready for that Saturday night date with the CO's jeep. Just no place to go. No doubt who "Jockstrap Six" might be.
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SG-5.JPGLoading up142 viewsLoading "A" Btry into C-130s; off to Kontum and a few days later into LZ Incoming.
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WTC-8.JPGReunion Photos - Wayne Crochet142 viewsThat ol' gang of mine...our redleg vets pose for a photo just after the retirement ceremony. We probably thought the ceremony was for us.
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JS-14.JPGLZ St George142 viewsOur battery sign stands proudly while we build LZ St George.
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Randy(Doc)Eagleton_and_Bear.jpgAnother day in Nam142 viewsPictured above is Randy (Doc) Eagleton and Bear.
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DM11.jpgSKYCRANE POWER!141 viewsThe mighty Sikorsky SkyCrane creates a tremendous downdraft dirtstorm for the crew below.
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DM14.jpgSignage141 viewsThe unit crest imposed on the Artillery branch insignia. "F.D.C" = Fire Direction Center. Housed and protected in a sandbagged CONEX container.
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MK-66.jpgStream Crossing141 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
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MK106.jpgPomp and Circumstance141 viewsChange of Command ceremony, 2/9th Arty Battalion Commanders, at LZ Oasis, 1969. At left is LtCol Redmond Forrester (incoming) and LtCol Rich Wiles (outgoing).
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MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders141 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
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MK242.jpgAdditional Duty141 viewsEveryone had additional duties…even Captains. Ray Plunkett (RTO), Signal officer Lt Ronald Kettelman and Capt Robert Richardson do village assistance program near Oasis.

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2008Reunion-09b.jpgLet's Party141 viewsThe wives of C-1-35 enjoy the reunion.
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