The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Larry Keller
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LK-2b.jpgLoaded and goingThe Chinook takes off with a bellyfull of cannon.May 29, 2017
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LK-3.jpgEveryone's photo targetBy far, the most common photos coming home from Vietnam were the Hueys, Chinooks, gunships and fixed wing aircraft.May 29, 2017
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LK-4.jpgSp4 Larry KellerSp4 Larry Keller in stateside fatigues.

Well, they ain't jungle fatigues, are they? Nope, the "early arrivals" were not very well supported with weapons, food and uniforms. That came later.
May 29, 2017
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LK-2.jpgThe old wayBack in the early stage of the war, cannoneers had to manually push their howitzer into the rear of a Chinook. As time went by, the howitzers were slung underneath the Chinooks.May 29, 2017
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LK-1.jpgBridge blown on Hwy 19 near PleikuSappers took out the Hwy 19 Bridge near PleikuMay 29, 2017
     
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