The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Dennis L Dauphin
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TSN6.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaDucks play in a puddle outside the laundry building at TSN.
If you're guessing that this is where the uniforms were washed, you wouldn't be far off!
Mar 22, 2008
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TSN5.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaA bunker under contstruction at TSN airbase. Later reports indicate that Tan Son Nhut and Camp Alpha became favorite targets for harassing mortar attacks.Mar 22, 2008
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TSN4.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaThe laundry at Tan Son Nhut airbase. But...does it look like a place where you clean uniforms?Mar 22, 2008
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TSN3.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaA "slick" lands at the airbase.Mar 22, 2008
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TSN2.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaA closer view of the Iroquois.Mar 22, 2008
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TSN1.JPGTan Son Nhut / Camp AlphaFirst glimpse of the Iroquois or "slicks" at the Tan Son Nhut airbase. Was to become the major mode of transportation throughout the tour.Mar 22, 2008
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The_Dump_Fire.JPGMar 22, 2008
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Sunrise2.JPGSunrise, SunsetThe sun rises behind the mountain that served as the rear flank for the 3rd Brigade HQ at LZ Montezuma/FSB Bronco.Mar 22, 2008
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Sunrise.JPGSunrise, SunsetMorning and evening skies were a palette of a million colors.Mar 22, 2008
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Shower.JPGThe Field ShowerThis is about as close to a civilized shower as you will find in Vietnam. The hot water heater never did arrive.Mar 22, 2008
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Regis.JPGDaily TaskEach battery was required to register every day.Mar 22, 2008
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R_R.JPGR&R - Hong KongTime off - R&R in Hong Kong, 26 to 31 July, 1967. The Navy's 7th Fleet is in the background.

Combat personnel are slow to get R&R dates; they are needed in the field. Wheres the typewriter Rangers go as often as they have the money to go.
Mar 22, 2008
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