The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn Staff156 viewsThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
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MK288.jpgPassing through156 viewsBattalion clerk was a CO (Conscientious Objector) who had the flag over his bunk…nice kid; did my Code book cover. But this incident told him what “Charlie” thinks of his “Peace Flag”. The B-40 went through flag and passed out of the Tent.
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WS-81.JPGHail, Miss America 1969!156 viewsMs Judith Ford, chosen as Miss America in 1969 visited our base and stands next to PFC Jerry Genson, henceforth known as the "Lucky Devil". Lucky devil indeed, Ms Ford represented the State of Illinois as a pageant contestant. She took the time to visit the troops in the field in Vietnam.
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Mike,_Lynne.jpgPre-Banquet Happy Hour156 views
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Caribou2.jpgThe Caribou156 viewsPlace: Litts Field. The Army's last foothold in fixed-wing aviation was the Caribou.
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TS-34.JPGTOC Shack156 viewsNote the generator and post-hole digger along with other supplies stacked together...usually indicating a new LZ.
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TS-47.JPGPete Birrow156 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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Reunion_Party.jpgFriday Night Bash156 viewsThe members of C-1-35 and the 2/9th have begun a tradition of a "unit party" similar to those held by other line companies.
Hosted by Roy & Linda Hoffman in their magnificent home in Zelinople, PA.
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File_9-1.JPG"B" Company, 1/14th156 viewsI took turns with the grunts on position defense. A wise man counts his bullets. The men of B/1/14 were seasoned grunts and hard-ball players.
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Rick_4-2.JPGReady for action156 viewsPaint job by "Mike", likely from LA, California.
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BK-2.JPGGot my wheels156 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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