The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK201.jpgFearless119 viewsCapt Peter Parrac, the most fearless pilot I've ever flown with.
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MK239.jpgRTO119 viewsRTO Ray Plunkett relaxing at The Oasis.
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MK243.jpgRambo119 viewsWhere do you think Rambo got the idea?
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MK237.jpgBBQ Pit118 viewsThe Colonel’s BBQ Pit, our version of the “O” Club, not quite like the Air Force, however.
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MK196.jpgBack to Work118 viewsAfter being on R&R, you can smell Vietnam before you see it.
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MK126.jpgAerial view117 viewsMy view of Vietnam and the images left in my mind.
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MK132.jpgTime Off117 viewsEnjoying some time off. Got my personal Browning 9mm automatic in the holster.
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MK-148.jpgCareer Change117 viewsFrom ground-pounding with the grunts to flying with the AF.
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MK156.jpgThe Pilot117 viewsRiding with Air Force Maj Tarr, "Cider FAC".
{See MK280 - "Attack on The Oasis"}
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MK159.jpgGoing on station117 views"Victor 76" (aka "White Knight") flying with the Cider FACs. Less "check fire" because "fast movers" were coming into the AO.
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MK162.jpgFirepower!117 viewsCombined Artillery and Air Strikes put a lot of firepower on the ground.
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MK177.jpgThe Hooch117 viewsIn front of my hooch at the Oasis.
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