The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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WS-25.JPGSurvey Section158 viewsSgt McDonna poses proudly next to the Section sign. The sign says "Mighty Ninth Survey Section" when photo is enlarged. Wonder where that piece of history is today? Engineer stakes prop up the sandbag wall around the tent.
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WS-45.JPGHistorical turnover158 viewsIvy Leaf article details the release of Camp Enari to the ARVN regiment.
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MK-61.jpgBan-me-Thuot158 views173rd Airborne company covering "A" Battery, 2/9th was overrun; B-2-35 sent on CA to the rescue.
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MK-66.jpgStream Crossing158 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
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MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing158 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
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MK-77.jpgSingle File - column158 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
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MK82.jpgAftermath158 viewsAftermath of 5 hours of contact firefight. Broke contact, pounded the area with artillery and air strikes. Lt Hartley was my LNO; we had five batteries firing missions during and into the night.
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MK93.jpgThe Slick Park158 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
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MK94.jpgNew location158 viewsMy new home coming out of the boonies
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MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn Staff158 viewsThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
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MK284.jpgPerimeter of Oasis158 viewsThe Infantry perimeter area: 3rd Brigade at the “Oasis” FSB
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MK262.jpgIndigenous diet158 viewsCooking Fish Heads and Rice, basic to the ARVN and NVA diet. Care for some lunch anyone…?
The smell alone was good for 2 clicks.
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