The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Rick_4-2.JPGReady for action159 viewsPaint job by "Mike", likely from LA, California.
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The_new.jpgVietnam: 2012 visit159 viewsThe New: This is a new rice combine. They are making progress.
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Battle_Clip_1a.jpgBattle with NVA159 views...continued. Artillery makes the enemy back off once again!
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Banquet-6.JPGBanquet Time159 viewsThe lovely Lois Dykstra and and husband Pete of A/2/35.
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LZ_Liz_Capt_Hutsell,_Bernhard,_Buzz_Nelson.jpgAt LZ Liz159 viewsL to R: Captain Howard "Dutch" Hutsell (deceased), Bernhard, and Sp4 Buzz Nelson. Hutsell served as the S-4 of the Battalion before moving on to Battery Commander.
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JFO-78.JPGOn patrol159 viewsTaking a break or setting up a night position.
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JFO-82.JPGC-Rats159 viewsAll field troops knew the trick of using one C-rat can as a "mini-stove" and heating an otherwise cold can of rations. Note the improvised bedding of sand bags and an air mattress. Everyone, I'm sure, is familiar with the white plastic spoons.
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GDB-14.JPGShowTime159 viewsA little field entertainment. Don't look for Bob Hope; he ain't here.
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J_Turner_1.JPGArtillery Museum159 viewsIt as fantastically beautiful day to visit an outdoor artillery museum at Ft Sill.

Photo courtesy of Joe Turner
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JH-7.jpgBusiness Meeting159 viewsThe men of the 35th honor their Field Chaplain.
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DM11.jpgSKYCRANE POWER!158 viewsThe mighty Sikorsky SkyCrane creates a tremendous downdraft dirtstorm for the crew below.
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DM17.jpgRounds Landing158 viewsGlad I wasn't around.
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