The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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DK-Viet12.jpg84 viewsLt Don Keith with a little "mamasan-to-be"
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DK-Coat_of_Arms.jpg84 viewsComplete description of our 2/9th's Coat of Arms. Courtesy of Don Keith's album of memories.
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DK-Silver.jpg84 views
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DonHist1.jpg84 viewsAnother rare document courtesy of Lt Don Keith. Last sentence states that "The Mighty Ninth" was officially adopted as the unit's name by DA on 25Feb63. So now we know.
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DK-Firebase.jpg83 viewsAmmo bunkers on OD
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DK-Firebase3.jpgInside the FDC CONEX83 views
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DK-Pers9.jpgA village shrine83 viewsShrines and temples were common sights in Vietnam.
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DK-Pers24.jpg83 viewsUNK troop. Can't go anywhere in the jungle without your M-60.
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DK-Pers25.jpg83 viewsLt Keith puffs on a pipe. FOs have their own way of relaxing.
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FieldMass.jpgMen of B-1-3583 viewsIt was never scheduled, but a member of clergy would generally visit the troop units in the combat zones.
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DK-PurpleHeart.jpg83 viewsCapt Doug Johnson and Lt Don Keith receive Purple Heart medals.
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