The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - J. William Ward
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JWW1.jpgFire Mission!211 viewsContributed by Sp4 J. William Ward of "B" Battery. Location is "Kontum City", 1968. Tube is nicknamed "Cry Baby". Note the use of non-standard military ear protection devices (fingers). No wonder we're all retired and deaf.
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Short-Round.jpgVietnamese Karaoke202 viewsOur famous 2/9th roving mascot, "Short Round" appears to be evaluating this Vietnamese choral group. Wonder if they made it to the next level?
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TopKick.jpgThe Top182 viewsJust looking at this picture, you can tell this man is a respected leader of his crew.
Update: January, 2014. We now know he is 1SG Clifford J. Pullan. He passed away in January, 2015.
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Sp-4_Woodhouse.jpgBest Defense177 viewsIn order to make sandbags, you gotta make mud first. Sp4 Woodhouse takes a pickaxe to break up the soil. Note the 2/9th insignia on his field cap.
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JWW6.jpgKontum Kids173 viewsAs in most wars, civilians get a front row seat.
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Lunch.jpgThe M-1 Field Skillet166 viewsNote the use of Tabasco (hot sauce). Almost made C-rations edible.
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More_Incoming.jpgLook! Over there!164 viewsTime to get a move on.
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Tucker.jpgCommo Check163 viewsLooks like the guys are calling each other. The guy on the left is Tucker from Tupelo, MS. He knew Elvis. I'm on the right.
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Sp-4_Farley.jpgThat's Me160 viewsSp4 Farley proves he served with the 2/9th Arty in Vietnam. Here's his photo.
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FFE.jpgFire Away!155 viewsNote the left hand of the AG has a firm grip on the lanyard. The next thing you will hear is "boom!". However, Ft Sill DOES NOT approve of anyone "straddling" the trail of a howitzer. Ten demerits.
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JWilliam_Ward.jpgModern Day J. William Ward153 viewsLife is a "beach" in retirement, isn't it?
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Danny_Fort.jpgWho else?152 viewsOf course...it's Danny "Cowboy" Fort!
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