The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK249.jpgKids157 viewsSeems like there were hundreds of kids around.
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MK5.jpgHousing156 views"C" Huts and bunkers
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MK-40.jpgWhere are we?156 viewsLeave that to the FO, of course. Typical LZ clearing by an Infantry company on a mission.
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MK-73.jpgSet & Ready156 viewsGot my supplies; I'm good to go.
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MK105.jpgBig Bang156 viewsThe 175mm gun fires...note the "concussion ring" on the ground underneath the muzzle.
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MK260.jpgWaterfall156 viewsBeautiful waterfall in a deadly terrain.
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MK-65.jpgClassic Stream Crossing155 viewsBeen there, done that. Crossing a stream can always ruin your day...especially if you're carrying a load of "funny money" (MPC).
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MK144.jpgIn Business155 viewsThe place for laundry and other services. Didn't take long for the locals to learn the basics of doing business the American way.
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MK247.jpgRoadside Temple155 viewsBuddhist temple just one of the scenic sights on convoy duty.
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MK102.jpgThe Gun154 viewsThis 175mm gun was located at LZ Oasis also. It has a range of 32 klicks, but it is the least accurate of the artillery pieces.
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MK180.jpgTan Son Nhut Airport154 viewsLeaving TSN airport for my R&R.
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MK213.jpgArty Flares154 viewsFlares from the 155mm howitzers after we had movement on the wire.
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