The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Lee Okerstrom
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Okie449.JPGBush HatReady for the bush, obviously. Here, "Doc", (Ireland?) the medic, is packed & ready. Notice the western style pistol tucked in the belt.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie450.JPGSmile!Lee Okerstrom and Art ____. Taken near Hill 369.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie447.JPGWeapon maintenanceIn the center sits FO Lt Bert Landau, surrounded by Recon Sgts & RTOs. Photo taken around Tam Ky in 1967.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie448.JPGYe Olde Redleg InnSgt Lee Okerstrom, left, with Lt Monty Lafitte with a "Stars & Bars" flag in the background. The sign reads "The Redleg Inn". LZ English.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie445.JPGFO & RTOFO Lt Monty Lafitte staying in close contact with his RTO, Sgt Lee Okerstrom at LZ English, Bong Son.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie442.JPGOld drinking buddiesLt Monty Lafitte and John (UNK). Taken at Phu Cat in June, 1968.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie446.JPGMore FOs and RTOsJim ____, RTO, Rocky ____, FO, Lt Monty Lafitte, Lee Okerstrom, and Art. Taken at LZ Ross.Nov 15, 2010
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Okie443.JPGCompany CommanderCapt Dave Collins...a great troop leader for the 35th Inf Regt. Well respected by the Redlegs of the 2/9th. Photo taken near LZ Ross. His FO was Lt Bert Landau.Nov 15, 2010
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