The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - J. William Ward
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JWW6.jpgKontum KidsAs in most wars, civilians get a front row seat.Jun 17, 2009
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Short-Round.jpgVietnamese KaraokeOur famous 2/9th roving mascot, "Short Round" appears to be evaluating this Vietnamese choral group. Wonder if they made it to the next level?Jun 12, 2009
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IncomingChop.jpgIncoming ChopperAn excellent photo and "memory of being in the field" in Vietnam. This picture shows the talent of our Huey pilots getting into and out of hastily created LZs. You can almost hear the "pop-pop" of the blades.Jun 12, 2009
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Lunch.jpgThe M-1 Field SkilletNote the use of Tabasco (hot sauce). Almost made C-rations edible.Jun 12, 2009
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Duck!.jpgBurning trashCannoneer taking a breather, perhaps?Jun 12, 2009
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TopKick.jpgThe TopJust looking at this picture, you can tell this man is a respected leader of his crew.
Update: January, 2014. We now know he is 1SG Clifford J. Pullan. He passed away in January, 2015.
Jun 12, 2009
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Danny_Fort.jpgWho else?Of course...it's Danny "Cowboy" Fort!Jun 12, 2009
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JWW1.jpgFire Mission!Contributed by Sp4 J. William Ward of "B" Battery. Location is "Kontum City", 1968. Tube is nicknamed "Cry Baby". Note the use of non-standard military ear protection devices (fingers). No wonder we're all retired and deaf.Jun 12, 2009
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