The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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GDS-96.JPGEnroute58 viewsThe hills of Kontum enroute from 503A to 510A.
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GDS-45b.JPGRSOP-ing57 viewsChinook pilots demonstrate the skill of loading a 105mm howitzer and slingloads.

LZ 10B
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GDS-52.JPGRSOP-ing57 viewsOn the ground at LZ 10B
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GDS-62.JPGEmpties57 viewsLots of expended canisters from the 105mm rounds.
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GDS-78.JPGGun position57 viewsWe'll mow the lawn later.
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GDS-78b.JPGGun position57 viewsCannoneers preparing howitzer position in order to have 6400 mil (360-degree) firing capability.
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GDS-94.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B57 viewsA look down the side of the Chinook on the way to LZ 510B.
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GDS-97.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B57 viewsEnroute to 510B.
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GDS-99.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B57 viewsA river enroute to LZ 510B. Due to all the "greenery" of Vietnam, things like rivers were extremely important to tracking your position and calling for fire.
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GDS-49.JPGRSOP-ing56 viewsHueys leaving LZ 10B
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GDS-98.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B56 viewsEnroute to 510B.
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GDS-100.JPGEnroute to LZ 510B56 viewsThis river is about 6 klicks from the Cambodian border. The 3rd Brigade was sent on several missions near the borders.
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