The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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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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TR26.jpgVung TaoRemember Vung Tao? It was the "in-country" spot for "R&R".
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TR82.jpgUnknown LieutenantA smiling Lieutenant hoisting his M16. Anybody know this guy?
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TR23.jpgThey like hatsDate: 29Nov68 Location: Duc Minh
These are a few of my Vietnamese buddies. Would you believe they like hats?
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TR10.jpgThe Warning OrderThese "I'm Coming Home" warning letters were very popular for all the "short timers".
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TR34.jpgThe Sikorsky Flying CraneNever won any points for style or grace, but this was one powerful chopper.
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TR72.jpgTen-Hut!Time to pass out the awards, medals and ribbons.

Anyone know the recipients?
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TR47.jpgStill StandingChurch edifice proudly states "1958". Wonder what happened to it in the 70s.
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TR64.jpgSpotterAerial observation.
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TR13.jpgSpiritual GuidanceDate: 12March69 Location: LZ Valentine

Catholic Chaplain holding field services.
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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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TR57.jpgSharing the LZNot very often did you find 105mm and 155mm at the same LZ.
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