The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DB-7.JPGSafe & Sound?Always conforting to know that all the "stuff" you dragged to Nam is ready and waiting for you when you go home.Feb 15, 2008
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DB-4.JPGUnknown FOCan you help us identify this FO?Feb 15, 2008
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DB-6.JPG"Bootlegger"The mascot of "B" Battery, circa 1969.Feb 15, 2008
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DB-5.JPGSp5 PJ Newlin, FDC"PJ" ran the FDC for "B" Battery. You will find another photo of "PJ" in Tom Roman's photo album.Feb 15, 2008
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DB-3.JPGCollect call?Don handles a call from the best artillery tool in Vietnam - the CONEX container FDC.Feb 15, 2008
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DB-2.JPGVietnam YearbookWell, if we had one, this is what Don's picture would look like.Feb 15, 2008
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DB-1.JPGLt Blankin and "friend" in background.Maybe he was stealing Donnie's beer.Feb 15, 2008
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Duc_Lap.JPGBattle SiteFO Roger Fulkerson was KIA in this area. {See related "war story" - The Coffin Corner}.Feb 14, 2008
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TS-23.jpgExcellent shot of "B" Battery cannoneers boresighting their howitzer.Feb 12, 2008
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TS-22.jpgMy collectionUNK Cannoneer. Some guys collect marbles; I collect hardware.Feb 08, 2008
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TS-21.jpgGrabbing the lanyardThe final step: the AG grabbing the lanyard. Get ready for a double-bang.Feb 08, 2008
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TS-20.JPGMessage for CharlieUNKNOWN Cannoneer loads the newer M102 howitzer model.Feb 05, 2008
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