The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Walt Schneidereit
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WS-33.JPGRocket HoleAnother look at the rocket crater by the ASP.May 25, 2008
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WS-32.JPGRocket HoleWalt stands in the hole made by a 122mm rock near the ASP. Tower 2 in background. Now we have lots of fill for sandbags.May 25, 2008
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WS-30.JPGLZ OasisFamiliar sight: choppers arriving and leaving.May 25, 2008
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WS-31.JPGAmmo SectionJerry Genson stands near the remains of the Ammo Section tent.May 25, 2008
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WS-29.JPGThe ASPDennis Couch takes inventory while UNK soldier from the 704th Maint operates forklift. This ASP handled all the munitions for the Grunts and the Redlegs...mortar rounds, M16, .50 cal, hand grenades, C-4, CS...you name it.May 25, 2008
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WS-28.JPGLZ OasisLZ Oasis, Tower 2May 25, 2008
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WS-26.JPGTea, anyone?A tea plantation along Hwy 19.May 25, 2008
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WS-27.JPGAmmo SectionThe Ammo Section tent is in the middle of the photo.May 25, 2008
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WS-25.JPGSurvey SectionSgt 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.May 25, 2008
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WS-24.JPGM-102M-102s arrived in-country in 1968. According to the Unit History (see link), the 2/9th Arty was the first 105mm unit to get them. Howitzer is shown at the high angle fire position, a bitch for the old 105mm but a "piece of cake" for the new.May 25, 2008
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WS-23.JPGSurvey SectionSam Kerr of the 2/9th Survey Section. Howitzer is nicknamed "Ball Buster".May 25, 2008
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WS-21.JPGBigger vehicle, bigger protectionDennis Couch "at the ready", ASP, LZ Oasis.May 25, 2008
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