The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK256.jpgDeparture126 viewsMy "Loach" leaving The Oasis after a day's mission.
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MK278.jpgGetting "short"126 viewsAnother "short timer": Lt John Cashin, "45 days and a wake-up". Your "wake-up" call was the day you left.
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MK196.jpgBack to Work126 viewsAfter being on R&R, you can smell Vietnam before you see it.
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MK-92.jpgPreparing for takeoff125 viewsL-19 takes off from LZ Oasis.
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MK-148.jpgCareer Change125 viewsFrom ground-pounding with the grunts to flying with the AF.
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MK227.jpgCharlie still there125 viewsWe get more calling cards from “Charlie”…
Ammo truck hit by 75mm recoilless rifle…
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MK259.jpgFishing weir125 viewsBoun Blech fishing weir - Montagnard Village
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MK268.jpgAlong for the ride125 viewsRTO Ray Plunkett and I go along for the ride.
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MK118.jpgGoodbye, additional duties124 viewsEnough of the "additional duties" already. Finally got my own antique helicopter for the job I am supposed to be doing. An OH-23 Hiller 12E.
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MK179.jpgTime for R&R124 viewsTime to put on the khakis and go to Australia for R&R. See ya when I get back.
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MK197.jpgBack to Work124 viewsThe familiar sight of Titty Mountain and a reminder that the DEROS isn't here yet.
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MK223.jpgUnderground TOC124 viewsCapt David Horswell working the Intel reports…planning the night “Horses and Indians” (harrassment and interdiction) Artillery fire…2/9th underground TOC. May ‘69
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