The Mighty Ninth

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Banquet-18.JPGWelcome, First Timer!Webmaster Dennis Dauphin welcomes Ernie Kingcade to his first-ever Cacti reunion. Ernie came over from Hawaii with the 25th Inf Div with the 2/9th and served in Lt Ric Shinseki's FO party. Lt Shinseki became LtGen Shinseki and serves as the VA Secretary in modern day.
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Banquet-4.JPGWaiting on the chowCowboy Danny Fort and Jim Connolly anxiously awaiting food service at the Banquet.
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Banquet-20.JPGThe WinnerActive Duty SGM Bly chats with Platoon Ldr TJ Blue after he won $980 in the 50/50 ticket drawing at the Banquet.
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Banquet-19.JPGThe Redlegs support the Grunts!Back Row: Ed Thomas, J. William Ward, Terry Stuber, Jim Connolly, John Mullins. Next row: Ernie Kingcade, Dennis Dauphin, Bert Landau, Danny Fort, Lee Okerstrom. Front: Frank Herbick, Jerry Orr, Mike Kurtgis. Not pictured: Bill Kull, Ed Moor, Greg Malnar, Steve Sykora and Joe Henderson.
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Dave_Collins_Cap.JPGThe PresentationMighty Ninth Webmaster & Organizer Dennis Dauphin presents Capt Dave Collins, C-1-35, with a "Mighty Ninth" cap in honor of the many years he has invited the 2/9th to attend his unit party at the annual 35th reunion.
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Banquet-17.JPGThe BanquetChris Dunn and Lois Dykstra enjoying the evening.
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TStuber-Denver8.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver PhotosDiana Mae & Junior Ward
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TStuber-Denver7.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver PhotosThe Redleg Invasion:
Middle Row: Ernie Kingcade, Dennis Dauphin, Bert Landau (can't fit into his red Arty shirt anymore), Lee Okerstrom, and Bill Kull.
Back Row: Ed thomas, Junior Ward, Terry Stuber, Jim Connolly, "Moon" Mullins
Seated: Frank Herbick, Jerry Orr, Mike Kurtgis, Greg Malnar
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TStuber-Denver6.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver PhotosBill Kull attempts to perform surgery on a biscuit (not part of his MOS training) while spouse Linda smiles for the camera.
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TStuber-Denver5.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver PhotosThe Redleg Table
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TStuber-Denver3.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver Photos"Soldier On A Mission" - "State Your Mission" - "To Honor A Fallen Brother".
The 35th Assn pays its respects to the men of the Cacti and The Mighty Ninth who did not return home.
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TStuber-Denver4.JPGTerry Stuber - Denver PhotosJim Connolly demonstrates the "boardinghouse reach" to perfection.
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