The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK102.jpgThe Gun141 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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MK105.jpgBig Bang141 viewsThe 175mm gun fires...note the "concussion ring" on the ground underneath the muzzle.
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MK167.jpgArc Light141 viewsArc Light B-52 strike as viewed from above.
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MK-67.jpgStream Crossing140 viewsI thought we'd get ambushed here for sure.
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MK-73.jpgSet & Ready140 viewsGot my supplies; I'm good to go.
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MK-80.jpgDuc Lap140 viewsDuc Lap Hill 691 - Classic assault up the hill results in 3 KIA, 23 WIA in "B" Company, 2/35th.
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MK86.jpgAftermath140 viewsTime to think and reflect...but not for too long. Gotta keep on truckin'.
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MK213.jpgArty Flares140 viewsFlares from the 155mm howitzers after we had movement on the wire.
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MK6.jpgEnroute139 viewsOn the way: Flight to Pleiku and Camp Enari.
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MK144.jpgIn Business139 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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MK180.jpgTan Son Nhut Airport139 viewsLeaving TSN airport for my R&R.
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MK260.jpgWaterfall139 viewsBeautiful waterfall in a deadly terrain.
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