The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK225.jpgUnderground TOC124 viewsFinishing up work on the new underground TOC.

See: Walt Schneidereit's photo album; the TOC was dismantled in November, 1969.
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MK233.jpgThe Four-Deuce124 viewsThe 4.2 mortar pit at the Oasis.
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MK274.jpgWeapons Maintenance124 viewsCleaning my 9mm; no time to be taking chances.
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MK277.jpgGetting "short"124 views"The World" is only "60 days and a wake up". I can do this…
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MK127.jpgDown again123 viewsTwo emergency landings in 30 days due to mechanical engine failure. At this rate, I'll never make my DEROS date.
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MK142.jpgNew Building123 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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MK159.jpgGoing on station123 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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MK170.jpgMeanwhile...back at the "Oasis"123 viewsMy RTO Ray Plunkett goofing off with the camera.
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MK173.jpg"The Wannabe"123 viewsMy RTO Ray Plunkett posing as a "wannabe" pilot.
If those AF pilots rented out their helmets for photos, they could retire without need of a pension.
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MK177.jpgThe Hooch123 viewsIn front of my hooch at the Oasis.
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MK208.jpgCobra123 viewsThe Cobra gunship
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MK216.jpg"Puff" pours it on123 viewsHe's bringing a world of hurt to Charlie.
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