The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-Menu3.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuChristmas Day Dinner Menu. In December, 1966, the 3rd Bde brought its troops back to firebases for a holiday break.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Menu1.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuFront Cover - Christmas, 1966 MenuJan 10, 2010
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GDS-Cal-1.jpg"Short Timer's" CalendarWoo-Hoo! Only 100 days left in-country. Some calendars started at 90 days, the same time the Bn Adjutant recorded you as a "90-day drop". Most everybody had a calendar.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Menu2.jpgChristmas, 1966 MenuInside Cover: Message from Commanding General.Jan 10, 2010
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GDS-Cal-2.jpg"Short Timer's" CalendarAnd, of course, the calendar was a drawing of a gal in a bikini. The final dates to check off were the most interesting ones, naturally.Jan 10, 2010
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GDSc.jpgBronco BugleJan 09, 2010
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GDSd.jpgA great big "thank you"LtCol "Wild Bill" Miller of the 1/14th took the time to write a letter of thanks to an FO. Now, it's a prized possession 40 years later.Jan 09, 2010
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GDS-14a.jpgGot ActionA major battle occurred on 29 May 67 involving a heavy mortar attack on "C" Battery. The CO and XO Lt Rainer Stutt were WIA, along with several men of Charlie Battery.
FO Lt Bill Farmer was KIA.
Jan 09, 2010
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GDS-242x.JPGSniper HillAn artillery prep and some A1E Skyraiders strike on a hill assigned to B/1/14 to climb and do a S&D mission for VC or NVA. Hill got its name from the continued sniper fire anytime we got close to it.Jun 29, 2008
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GDS-181.JPGDuc Pho villageTypical village hut in Duc Pho. Note the thatched roof.Jun 29, 2008
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