The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK173.jpg"The Wannabe"115 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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MK268.jpgAlong for the ride115 viewsRTO Ray Plunkett and I go along for the ride.
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MK234.jpgLooking good114 viewsLooking good was good for unit morale.
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MK250.jpgKids114 viewsThe kids were always nearby.
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MK115.jpgChangeover113 viewsSpecial Forces camp now occupied by the ARVNs.
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MK120.jpgAntique helo113 viewsGreat pilots, though!
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MK140.jpgResults113 viewsLooking for results of the completed mission.
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MK171.jpgCleaning up113 viewsRelaxing, cleaning up and having fun with the camera.
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MK205.jpgThunder from above113 viewsThe Redleg Artillery was feared by the NVA and Charlie alike.
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MK-272.jpgShort Timers Ballad113 viewsReaching the end of the tour...more than just counting days.
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MK108.jpgAwards Day112 viewsAwards and Decorations: Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device.

Note missing clip from .45 cal. Safety first?
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MK110.jpgBack to Work112 viewsEnough of the BS; time to get back to work. Civilization slowly creeping into the firebases; note the use of a garbage can.
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