The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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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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TR31.jpgMonkey businessOne "gun bunny" playing with one monkey.
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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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TR29.jpgMini-tankRaising a lot of dust.
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TR27.jpgPhilThis is Phil Johnson. He might be known as "Phil this hole" Johnson later.
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TR26.jpgVung TaoRemember Vung Tao? It was the "in-country" spot for "R&R".
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TR25.jpgRead all about it!One heckuva of an accidental discovery. It took four helo loads to bring the arms to LZ Valentine. Interesting to note that Sp4 John D. Grinde and 1SG JF Tibbit are active members of the 35th Inf Regt Assn and attended the annual reunion in Reno, 2009.
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TR24.jpgAll MineDate: 8March1968 Location: LZ Valentine
....and, so as I recall, I singlehandedly beat back the enemy and captured this cache....uhhh...just don't mention this to Recon!

NVA rounds found by Recon Patrol after firing approx 600 rounds into the area. B-40 rockets, rifle grenades, Chicom hand grenades, 106mm recoilless rifle, AK-47, 51-cal MG, 82 & 60mm mortar rounds.
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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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TR22.jpgBest Snake - Dead SnakeMay, 1968 Location: LZ Duke

I could use him for a ruler, but I won't. Note that the CONEX was "requisitioned" from the Air Force.
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TR21.jpgGoodbyeAF fighters depart station after an airstrike.
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