The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Market2.jpgSights & Scenes105 viewsViet marketplace
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Pleiku67.jpgPleiku, February, 1967104 viewsNote the dude in starched khakis at right compared to the tall dude with a survival knife on his belt. Makes you glad to be home.
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Pleiku_Sts.jpgSights & Scenes103 viewsPassing by firewood storage
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Atk-6.JPGAttack in progress102 viewsCannoneers watch the battle in progress
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Cath_Church.jpgSights & Scenes102 viewsCatholic Church
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Shop.jpgSights & Scenes102 viewsThe streets of Pleiku
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Promo.jpgGetting an "Atta Boy"102 viewsDate: 21 Feb 67. 2/9th FA BnCo LtCol Bruce Holbrook congratulates Lt Ed Thomas and Lt Bill Farmer (later KIA) on their promotions to the grade of First Lieutenants. The 2nd Lts felt a sigh of relief.
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Holbrook-Ed.jpg"Gee, wish I had one of those!"101 views2/9th Bn Co LtCol Bruce Holbrook admires the Bronze Star medal received by Lt Ed Thomas.
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Red_Cross_Beach.jpgA little R&R in-country100 viewsAt the Red Cross beach
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Market.jpgSights & Scenes98 viewsViet Market. Vendors waiting to serve you.
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Gila_Monster.jpgMascots97 viewsA gila monstoer
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Discharge.jpgBig Smile96 viewsLt Gary "Dean" Springer looks like he got his discharge papers. Well...he wishes.
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