The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Digging-C_s.JPGThe C-Ration RitualEach case of C-Rats contained likes & dislikes. Sorting and sharing was a daily routine.

Anyone like pound cake?
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onthetrail.JPGThis is an excellent example of a triple canopy jungle. Navigating the jungle was one challenge; suddenly finding the enemy was another.
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Firebasexx.jpgBreak from S&DSearch & Destroy missions were shared among the Infantry companies with one company taking a break for rest at a 105mm howitzer battery. They were known as the "Palace Guard" since they provided defenses for both their Battalion Command Post and one of the 105mm batteries.
Lt Keith was supported by "A" Battery, 2/9th FA.

Howitzer ammo stacked and ready at LZ OD near Duc Pho.
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