The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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LK-6.jpgWe'll never forgetMain mode of transportation from start to finish: the Huey.May 29, 2017
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LK-7.jpgMaintenance Tent at the Pleiku BaseLarge CP tent were common in the early stage; not much protection from mortar attacks.May 29, 2017
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LK-7a.jpgMontagnard LonghousesMost Vietnamese villages were mainly huts; the Montagnards built longhouses.May 29, 2017
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LK-7b.jpgGranaryThis is a Montagnard granary.May 29, 2017
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LK-5.jpgOpen marketIn many cases, the local civilians seized the opportunity to sell something to the GIs.May 29, 2017
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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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OpenForum.jpgOpen Forum with TraineesOne of the major highlights of the Encore reunion was the opportunity to have a full hour of Q&A with Trainees in the 2nd week. It was an experience we'll never forget. The 1/19th FA would like us to come back and do this again one day.May 26, 2017
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MK-12.JPGOpen ForumBCT Trainees listen intently to the Q&A session with our fellow redlegs.

Photo courtesy of Mike Kurtgis.
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