The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Feb_69_scout_dog.JPGWaiting for a liftFebruary, 1969. Scout Dog and two handlers awaiting airlift.
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Bunker_on_Runway.JPGLZ Oasis: Guard Bunker w/ .50 cal machinegun overlooking runwayFebruary, 1969. In the background, you can see the insignia of the 1/69th, the 4th Inf Div, the 25th Inf Div and the 101st Abn. The sign says: "YOU ARE NOW ENTERING THE 1/69th". One night, I saw a tiger running down the runway.
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top_of_50_cal.JPGFebruary, 1969Topside view of the .50 cal machine gun in the Guard Bunker.
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Feb_69_track.JPGFebruary, 1969An armored track from the 1/69th arrives in camp.
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Feb_69_track_resupply.JPGFebruary, 1969It's time to re-supply the track.
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Feb_69_track_with_50.JPGFebruary, 1969An armored track with the .50 caliber and shield.
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Feb_69__Lt_Bird.JPG"Bye-Bye"Lt Bird, 1/69th Armor, stands on the berm, waving good bye to the visiting VIPs.
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Feb_69_vip.jpgVIPsThe "big bird" (Caribou) brings in the VIPs for a visit.
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Bridge_at_Dak_To.JPGMarch, 1969: Bridge over the Dak To RiverMarch, 1969. Bridge over the Dak To river, heading toward LZ Oasis.
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river_at_Dak_To.JPGDak To RiverMarch, 1969. The river at Dak To, heading toward the Oasis.
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convoy_break.JPGMarch, 1969: Taking a convoy breakMarch, 1969. Taking a break on the road convoy near Kontum.
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ammo_trk.JPGAttack on Ben Het AftermathMarch, 1969. This track is pretty much destroyed.
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