The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-51.JPGRSOP-ingLoad arrives at LZ 10B. Now the fun begins to set everything up once again. Sp4 John M. Waldman takes a rest on a downed tree at right.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-50.JPGRSOP-ingA look inside the Chinook. A fully-loaded jeep is in the transport.

Enroute to LZ 10B
Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-49.JPGRSOP-ingHueys leaving LZ 10BJun 22, 2008
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GDS-45e.JPGRSOP-ingA 105mm howitzer enroute to a new destination.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-45b.JPGRSOP-ingChinook pilots demonstrate the skill of loading a 105mm howitzer and slingloads.

LZ 10B
Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-45d.JPGRSOP-ingThe CH-47 Chinook has the 105 "on the hook" and a sling of ammo under the howitzer.

LZ 10B
Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-45.JPGRSOP-ingA-2-9 loads it gear onto a Chinook for transport.

LZ 10B
Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-43.JPGBattery Commander"Alpha" Battery commander Capt Higgins. He was followed by Capt Keith Carlton and then by Capt Mike Casp (KIA, Nov 1967)Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-42.JPGLZ 10BSetting up the firing battery. Note that the trails have not been dug in.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-40.JPGThe MontagnardsGuess school uniforms are nothing new, eh?Jun 21, 2008
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GDS-39.JPGThe MontagnardsGood shot of the local villagers near Plei Me.Jun 21, 2008
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GDS-38.JPGThe MontagnardsThe locals do their hauling...the old way.Jun 21, 2008
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