The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Turner_62.jpgLittle Shopper102 viewsYoung girl in Pleiku.
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Turner_89.jpgThe Central Highlands102 viewsTypical scene in the Central Highlands...hills, lakes, and rice paddies.
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Turner_1.jpgShake, Rattle & Roll101 viewsAir Force cargo planes were a treat; reminded you of the roller coasters back home.
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Turner_39.jpgConvoy101 viewsRoadside sights include an abandoned bicycle.
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Turner_30.jpgMean Machine100 viewsThe CH-47 gunship, probably displayed at LZ Uplift.
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Turner_69.jpgLZ OD --- The Beginning100 viewsSpring, 1967. "A" Battery occupies LZ OD along with the HQ, 1/35th Bn. The battery took the end nearest the lagoon which supplied water to the rice paddies controlled by a floodgate.
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Turner_67.jpgLZ Montezuma99 viewsThe 3rd Brigade Special Task Force Headquarters airstrip. The South China Sea lies just behind the hill in the background. Reports are that the US Marines occupied this area first and left a hellacious number of mines on the hill.
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Turner_73.jpgTaxi?99 viewsThis place looks better than some stateside posts!
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Turner_107.jpgMeeting?99 viewsThey're probably wondering who called this meeting.
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Turner_108.jpgConvoy sights99 viewsNow the question is: Was is a toll booth or a lemonade stand?
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