The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Greg_Malnar.jpgModern Day Greg17 viewsGreg and wife Katie attend the annual reunion of the 35th Inf Regt, the men we supported with artillery in Vietnam.
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ward3.jpegUnknowns17 viewsThe names are gone, but they are members of a gun crew.
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Ward4.jpegThe name is Goodrich17 viewsHe spent most of his time in the field as an RTO.
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Cpl_Jim_Shelton.JPGArmy Commendation Medal17 viewsJim "Tex" Shelton gets a handshake and Army Commendation Medal after serving as his armed guard on field visits.
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Bishop___Kurtgis~1.JPG17 viewsMy RTO: George R. Bishop (L).
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Puppy_at_Oasis.jpgYoung pup at LZ Oasis16 viewsHe adopted us; we didn't adopt him. Cute little fella stands on a 5-gal water can that providing water for drinking, shaving, etc.

LZ Oasis, 1968
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ward5.jpegSolars16 viewsHis name is Solars. He is with the #3 gun crew.
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ward9.JPGWoodhouse16 viewsHis name is Woodhouse; you can see the 2/9th FA crest on his cap.
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ward10.jpegBad Hair Day16 viewsHe is Sternedel; looking for his comb.
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ward12.jpegFire Mission!16 viewsOne gun adjust! Getting a mission just after touching down.
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Medics_and_kids.JPGUS providing medical care15 viewsIn addition to food and candy, US troops had Medics (91B) available to treat the people of the villages. Young boy (center) has no pants to wear.

The VC were acutely aware of the goodwill being established by the American troops directly aiding the villages. Too bad the US news media didn't bother to report it.
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Five_Artillerymen.jpgFIREPOWER!15 viewsA very rare photo consisting of: Lt Bill Farmer (KIA), Lt Dave Whaley, Lt Doug Turner, Lt Ed Thomas, and Lt Chris Herrick.
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