The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Joe Cook
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JCook-127.JPGAerial view of villageThis is a protected village.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-126.JPGR-292'sRadio antennas grouped around battery area. One of our better bunker jobs. Walking away to the left is a red-headed Lieutenant. (Most likely Lt Chris Herrick).Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-125.JPGPFC Lawrence BentmanPFC Lawrence Bentman joins me on an R&R trip to Taipei.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-123.JPGWestern PA?It looks like western Pennsylvania to me during the rainy season.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-122.JPGBase Camp at a distanceLooking at Base Camp on a knoll with cattle shade sheds to the right.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-120.JPGDressed for R&RLooking clean and civilized...ready to go on R&R.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-119.JPGRiding the trailsHere is a Lambretta bus riding along old gun pit and APC trails.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-117.JPGIllumination at nightFiring 105mm illumination rounds.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-111.JPGWater Water EverywherePFC Larry J. Dodd seems to be taking it all in stride. It'll be awhile before the battery stands for inspection again.Mar 18, 2012
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JCook-116.JPGStanding byThe trails are closed; tools packed...waiting for liftoff to another LZ.Mar 18, 2012
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