The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-147.JPGThe Melody BarThe "crown jewel" of Pleiku.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-146.JPGThe Bob Hope ShowBob Hope entertains the troops, December, 1966.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-144.JPG"Shine my boots?? Are you kidding?"LtCol Holbrook wanted his officers to "look sharp" for the change of battery commanders in the next photo. Probably the last time you'll see shined boots on my feet in Nam.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-145.JPGBattalion CommanderCapt Richard Higgins (BC, "A" Btry) , LtCol Bruce Holbrook 2/9th BnCO), Lt (Capt) Keith Carlton (new BC of "A" Btry). Photo dated 20 Dec 66.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-142.JPGBrigade luxuryLt Kermit DeVaughn enjoys the comfort of a real bed at the 3rd Brigade base. December, 1966.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-143.JPG"Damn, this is a real bed!"FOs don't get the luxury of beds very often.
Lt Springer kicking back at the 3rd Brigade base, December, 1966.
Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-141.JPGREMF?No, just spending some rare time at the Brigade Base. December, 1966. Lt Kermit DeVaughn relaxes.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-140.JPGKicking backLt Springer kicking back on a cot with mattress and springs. A real relief from sleeping on the ground in the field.Jun 28, 2008
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GDS-139.JPGLZ 510BStill dreaming about that Corvette.Jun 25, 2008
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GDS-137.JPGLZ 510B"Hey...can you hold it down? I'm trying to talk here!"Jun 25, 2008
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GDS-138.JPGLZ 510B"Can't wait until they invent cell phones!"Jun 25, 2008
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GDS-136.JPGLZ 510B"Call me back later, honey. We've got a lot going on".Jun 25, 2008
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