The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Modern_Day_Rick.jpegI Know WarRick has probably seen more action with the 2/9th FA than most soldiers.
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Rick_Ericksen.JPGModern-Day RickForty-two years later...here I am!
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Rick_E_-_Joe_H.JPGReunion!In 2011, after 42 years, Rick reunites with his FO, Lt Joe Hannigan.
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AK-20.JPGON THE WAY, OVER!Best picture ever taken...a stewardess pours coffee on the plane that was headed for the U.S.
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AK-19.JPGBags packed - heading homeSaying goodbye before departing.
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AK-17.JPGGoing HomeA Lieutenant from California waiting for his ride home.
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AK-16.JPGAircraft at An Khe runwayNot a pretty sight after a sapper attack.
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AK-15.JPGAircraft at An Khe runwaySappers re-configured this slick.
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AK-14.JPGAircraft at An Khe runwayBusted bubble.
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Ericksen_-_Flag.jpegThe Battle of St GeorgeOne of the biggest battles the 2/9th engaged in. See a lot more in the War Stories link.
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AK-13.JPGAircraft at An Khe runwayNothing but pieces after sapper attack.
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AK-12.JPGAircraft at An Khe runwaySappers got this one real good.
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