The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - 35th Reunion - 2019
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Hosp_Suite_3.JPGIt's that time again29 views35th vets (David Dunn, far right) share their memories.
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Banquet.JPGBanquet Night29 viewsIt's Saturday night and time for the Annual Banquet and closing ceremonies. Another great time meeting our brothers once again.
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Banquet_1.JPGBanquet Night29 viewsPast Association President Pete Birrow at Table #3.
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The_Plotting_thickens___.JPGPlotting the Invasion, Pt 229 views"Now, let's see...if I put the Artillery over here, and they sit over there...........

The Seating Chart "war" has begun!
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A-2-35~0.JPGCacti Blue29 viewsLeaders of A-2-35; professional soldiers all!!

Photo courtesy of David Dunn
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Proud_Grandad.JPGDave Collins28 viewsC-1-35 Company Commander Dave Collins poses with his grandson David near the podium of the memorial to our lost soldiers. Dave said his grandson "had a lot of questions" about what he saw at the Banquet ceremonies.
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Special_meal.JPGNight out28 viewsEnjoying the cuisine of Jacksonville.............
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3_Vets.JPGWe served our country!27 viewsL to R: Dennis Dauphin, FO and XO of the 2/9th, son Darryl, a retired 24-year Air Force veteran who served 5 tours in the middle east, and Don Keith, who served 11 months in the field as an FO for the 35th and later became an Air Observer (AO). Don returned for a 2nd tour with the 173d Airborne.

That's a lot of time in uniform, folks!
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Seating_Chart.JPGSeat Selection27 viewsDon Keith, center, seems to be asking, "You really know how to do this?" as Mike Kurtgis observes.
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Seat_Diagram.JPGSecret Map27 viewsHere is the all-important seating chart (decoded) for the Saturday night banquet. Don't tell.
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Raffle_Quilt.JPGA very nice prize!27 viewsThis beautiful handmade quilt with the eagle and the flag was raffled off at the closing banquet.
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Lobby.JPGImpressive entrance27 viewsThe Lexington Hotel, totally renovated, has a very impressive front Lobby entrance. A recent storm knocked out some of the TVs and phones in the rooms and parts were on order, so the hotel management gave discounts on the affected rooms.
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