The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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TR30.jpgJerry Rudd - FDCThe one not wearing a gas mask is Jerry Rudd. Reportedly, he was the brother of the SDS' Mark Rudd.
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TR31.jpgMonkey businessOne "gun bunny" playing with one monkey.
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TR32.jpgAwards & PromotionsThis photo may include Lts Don Blankin and Charles Stout.
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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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TR35.jpgConvoyThis road actually has asphalt on it!
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TR37.jpgLarge churchStrange structure in a war zone. Located near Ban Me Thuot.

Note the power lines when photo is enlarged.
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TR38.jpgOn The RoadTaking pics as we were riding by. Note two small Vietnamese children at lower right.
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TR39.jpgCorn Field?A change from the normal scenes of rice paddies.
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TR4.jpg"Yeah, I'm talking to my girl"Date: 22Oct68 Location: 40 mi S of Ban Me Thuot; 5 mi from Cambodia and the NVA. Working hard as always in the "Home Sweet Home" bunker. Notice the definite look of tension from the war. Actually, this is a quiet moment in the FDC shack (CONEX).
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TR40.jpgBad LandingTail of doomed aircraft can be seen at upper left at crest of the hill.
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TR41.jpgHershey TossTossing tropical Hershey bars to the locals. They probably tossed them back.
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TR42.jpgConvoyYou never knew what to expect during a convoy run.
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