The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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JFO-73.JPGImportant conferencePutting their heads together on the next mission. Note the radio nearby.
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JFO-74.JPGHappiness is a warm puppyThis one escaped a Vietnamese cooking pot. Note that the soldier wears no insignia or rank.
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JFO-75.JPGMotor PoolLooks like I found the combat motor pool. Looking at this, you can appreciate how much "stuff" we left behind.
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JFO-76.JPGCan land anywhereThis pilot proves he can land his Chinook anywhere.
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JFO-77.JPGOn the ground on patrolNote the inflatable air mattresses. In the red circle is a souvenir someone is bringing home.
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JFO-78.JPGOn patrolTaking a break or setting up a night position.
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JFO-79.JPGA hand of bridge?Fish? Euchre? Not likely with the military play money at stake.
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JFO-80.JPGMedic timePreventing infection from setting into a minor wound.
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JFO-81.JPGSearch & DestroyBoth 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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JFO-82.JPGC-RatsAll field troops knew the trick of using one C-rat can as a "mini-stove" and heating an otherwise cold can of rations. Note the improvised bedding of sand bags and an air mattress. Everyone, I'm sure, is familiar with the white plastic spoons.
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JFO-84.JPGPerfect Timing!The photo catches the cigarette smoke departing his nostrils at the exact moment. Smoke breaks were common, just like in the States.
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JFO-85.JPGAir DeliverySoldier in the foreground gives the Huey pilot the "thumbs up" to pull out. Delivery complete.
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