The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Price_Reunion_9.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price142 viewsAh...the great memories of the FDC tools we used in Vietnam. The only thing missing is the CONEX container that provided a 24-hr protected work environment. Without that, the FDC would be out of commission and unable to operate with the weather extremes found in the jungle. The "tent FDC" shown was a "first effort", but very untenable; we would be chasing maps and papers all over the place.
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DM37.JPGLt Revera142 viewsThis is Lt Revera; photo taken at LZ Lane, 14Nov66.
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Dollies-1.JPGDonut Dollies142 viewsWow...you didn't see this very often in a combat zone! They're out of uniform, but we let them ride in our truck anyway.

As of November, 2014, we know that the Dolly in the middle is Margi Ness.
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JFO-81.JPGSearch & Destroy142 viewsBoth grunts and redleg FO parties know this sight all too well...going through the Johnson grass with your weapon at the ready.
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Ed_Thomas.JPGJoint Dinner - C-1-35 & 2/9th142 viewsLegendary FO Ed Thomas, who mentored Bert Landau as the FO replacing him in 1967 has been attended the 35th Inf Regt reunions for many years now. Ed is also known for building church foundations (non-denominational) in several foreign countries, including a trip back to Vietnam. He had a little trouble with that church-building, but got it done.
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DLD_-_LZ_OD.JPGLanding Zone (LZ) Olive Drab142 views"At home" on LZ OD (Landing Zone Olive Drab). Note bunker in rear. Provided both security and a relief from the high temps. Used 105 cannisters mark the paths around the LZ.
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GDB-34.JPGThis is me!142 viewsMe then....next up....Me now!
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WmWard-4.JPGThe 105mm howitzer, M1A1142 viewsYep...this is it. William Ward and John Bowden bring back memories of our famous cannon at the museum grounds.

Photo courtesy of William Ward.
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JH-7.jpgBusiness Meeting142 viewsThe men of the 35th honor their Field Chaplain.
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DM17.jpgRounds Landing141 viewsGlad I wasn't around.
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Viet_Chow.jpgSights & Scenes141 viewsTasting the Vietnamese cuisine
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