The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK197.jpgBack to Work117 viewsThe familiar sight of Titty Mountain and a reminder that the DEROS isn't here yet.
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MK216.jpg"Puff" pours it on117 viewsHe's bringing a world of hurt to Charlie.
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MK223.jpgUnderground TOC117 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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MK227.jpgCharlie still there117 viewsWe get more calling cards from “Charlie”…
Ammo truck hit by 75mm recoilless rifle…
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MK233.jpgThe Four-Deuce117 viewsThe 4.2 mortar pit at the Oasis.
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MK275.jpgPromotion117 viewsRTO Ray Plunkett gets a promotion. Expression shows that he earned it!
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MK278.jpgGetting "short"117 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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MK282.jpgHooch117 viewsMy hooch next to the Battalion TOC.
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MK259.jpgFishing weir117 viewsBoun Blech fishing weir - Montagnard Village
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MK-92.jpgPreparing for takeoff116 viewsL-19 takes off from LZ Oasis.
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MK142.jpgNew Building116 viewsBuilding a new underground TOC (Tactical Operations Center) for Arty at Firebase Oasis, 2/9th Bn HQ Operations Shop.
NOTE! Visit Walt Schneidereit's album, #WS-34, and you will see this same TOC being dismantled.
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MK166.jpgThe Skyraiders116 viewsA1E Skyraider on a bombing run.
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