The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DM16.jpgCFB Frank Venegas140 viewsFrom a Drill Sergeant at Ft Bliss, to the CFB of "A" Battery, Frank went on to become the Sgt Major of III Corps Artillery at Ft Sill, Lawton, Ok where he retired. Frank passed away in February, 2011. He was a great soldier and friend.
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WS-23.JPGSurvey Section140 viewsSam Kerr of the 2/9th Survey Section. Howitzer is nicknamed "Ball Buster".
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MK24.jpgThe World came by Huey140 viewsRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
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MK-52.jpgThe "Yard" House140 viewsAnother view.
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MK104.jpgThe Gun140 views175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK-280.jpgAttack on The Oasis140 viewsThe day you always know may be coming...and here it is....
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MK53.jpgTypical Village140 viewsVillage with water buffalo, VC, and snipers.
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TS-59.JPGNapoleon?140 viewsStriking a pose like someone did years ago.
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TS-65.JPGIn the field140 viewsLarry Kettner
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JCook9.jpgDemonstration140 viewsWe're showing the ARVNs how we fill sandbags. They were glad to let us do it.
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JCook34.JPGMarch, 1966140 viewsGun Section emplacement, March 1966. Note the very neat circle of sandbags. You can tell this howitzer passed a "stateside" inspection before being shipped to Nam. Note the "shield" is still on the right side.
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JCook-131.JPGTea Plantation, October, 1966140 viewsIt almost looks organized.
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