The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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TR9.jpgDonut DoggieDate: 20 March Location: LZ Valentine.
Jay Flamme & I with a scout dog at LZ Valentine. Post Note: I learned that Jay was killed in an accidental shooting on the range after returning from RVN, 1969.
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TR83.jpgShower TimeA very workable field shower - a canvas bag that holds about 5 gallons. It worked. A can of Black Label beer sitting on the sandbags.
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TR82.jpgUnknown LieutenantA smiling Lieutenant hoisting his M16. Anybody know this guy?
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TR8.jpgWhat, me work?Date: 30 Dec. Location: LZ Schuyler.
Would you believe work? This hole was dug completely for dirt to fill sandbags. Lots of sandbags. They told me to look for gold to keep me motivated.
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TR79.jpgR&R Terminal
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TR78.jpgDonut DollyYep...a real live one, too. Her name is Jenny, as per her military style name tag. These girls had a lot of moxie to volunteer for this job.

GREAT NEWS!!! In July of 2014, Don Blankin FOUND Miss Jenny...Jennifer Young...and she posted a Visitor's Comment (see link at top of homepage). Also, you can see a "modern-day" photo in the next frame.
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TR77.jpgChurch BellsThe locals entering for services.
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TR76.jpgCrop squares?Leave it to the Vietnamese to create crop squares out of crop circles.
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TR75.jpgDragonflyLooks like a giant dragonfly or a plane designed by a committee, but this Sikorksky Sky Crane could pick up virtually anything.
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TR74.jpgScenic CheckpointScenic overview for a military checkpoint. Manned by both MP and "QC" soldiers.
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TR73.jpgRedleg AlleyGot a fire bell, a sewer trench, lots of sandbags. Looks civilized.
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TR72.jpgTen-Hut!Time to pass out the awards, medals and ribbons.

Anyone know the recipients?
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