The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-212.JPGBurning village66 viewsOrders often came down to burn any villages.
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GDS-223.JPGNot where you want to be66 viewsBrief stay at the hospital in Chu Lai.
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GDS-228a.JPGCombat Assault66 viewsThis is the way we did it.
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GDS-234.JPGRelaxing66 viewsSometimes you can relax in the jungle...but not for long.
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GDS-14.JPGCharlie Battery65 viewsReady for action.
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GDS-20.JPGPlei Me65 viewsTwo Montagnard boys stand in back of the "one-holer".
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GDS-23.JPGPlei Me65 viewsA panorama view of the defensive perimeter.
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GDS-58.JPGUniform of the Day65 views"My jungle fatigues are coming in when??" Those arriving in the 1966 timeframe often had to wait for a set of jungle fatigues and jungle boots to be issued. Also, a lot of incoming personnel were given M-14s instead of the newer M-16s.
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GDS-115.JPGLZ 510B65 viewsSp4 Lee in a "daring" pose. You know when the men are desperate for entertainment.
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GDS-132.JPGLZ 510B65 viewsGee, I hate to eat and run. GDS grabs a mouthful in a hurry.
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GDS-134.JPGLZ 510B65 views"I think I hear the phone ringing".
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GDS-221.JPGSitting in the weeds65 viewsMy tour as the FO for B-1-14.
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