The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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TS-18.jpgLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMen-At-Work. Close coordination between cannoneers makes for a successful gun crew.
Water can says "Non Potable". Of course, that applied to most things in Vietnam.
Nov 26, 2007
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WD3.jpgThe Mighty Ninth in actionBattle of 13 June 69: 2/9th artillery attacks NVA bunker complex.Nov 22, 2007
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WD1.JPGThe Mighty Ninth in actionArtillery prep prior to assault on the Chu Pa, March, 1969Nov 22, 2007
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WD2.jpgThe Mighty Ninth in actionBattle of 13 June 69: 2/9th artillery attacks NVA bunker complex.Nov 22, 2007
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TS-15.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotRick Algren poses next to one of the new 105mm howitzers, the M-102. These arrived in 1968; the 2/9th Arty was the first unit to receive them.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-16.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMocha the mascot: "You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog"Nov 17, 2007
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TS-14.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUNKNOWN cannoneer. Note the well-maintained area of the howitzer.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-11.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUNKNOWN cannoneers. Here's one for you, Charlie. Loading up the newer M102 howitzers.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-10.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotGreat photo of Section ammo bunker. UNKNOWN cannoneer. Real artillerymen use big bullets.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-9.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot"We Were Cannoneers....and Young!" Posing with four-legged friend.

UNKNOWN cannoneers. Camouflage strap has the name "Dick". Anyone have names?
Nov 17, 2007
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TS-8.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotUnknown cannoneer. The best air conditioning in Nam was found in a bunker.Nov 17, 2007
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TS-7.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-ThuotMud puddles everywhere.Nov 17, 2007
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