The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-13.JPGCharlie BatteryNote the use of 360-degree cannon emplacements. Ready to fire in any direction.Jun 20, 2008
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GDS-12.JPGRecessOnce in a while, you got a chance to play/exercise.Jun 20, 2008
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GDS-11.JPGCharlie BatteryGun pit of "C" Battery, 2/9th. You can see the place getting organized.Jun 20, 2008
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GDS-10.JPGMeal timeAlways keep a good supply of C-rats handy.Jun 20, 2008
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GDS-9.JPGField officeMy home in the field.Jun 20, 2008
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GDS-7.JPGOctober, 1966Serving as the Arty LiaisonJun 20, 2008
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GDS-8.JPGLuxury accomodationsField tent next to howitzer emplacement.Jun 20, 2008
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FO-Springer.JPGModern-day DeanFO Gary "Dean" Springer is all smiles at the 2007 Philly reunion of the 35th Infantry Regiment. Dean spent many days in the field as an FO for his "grunt" brothers.Jun 17, 2008
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GDS-77b.jpgA brew in the fieldNever heard of Falstaff beer? It was a brewery in New Orleans.Oct 13, 2007
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GDS-6.jpgCambodian borderA view towards the Cambodian border from the LZ location of B-2-35 where I was the brand new FO, otherwise known as "FNG".Oct 12, 2007
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GSD-5.jpgCambodian borderAnother look at the M48 Battle tank. Strange to see tanks in a jungle environment.Oct 12, 2007
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GDS-4.jpgCambodian borderBravo Company, 2nd Bn, 35th Inf Regiment. Cacti Blue. This LZ is located about 4 klicks from the Cambodian border.Oct 12, 2007
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