The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK250.jpgKids123 viewsThe kids were always nearby.
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MK279.jpgGetting "short"123 viewsThis is my "Getting Short" photo. When you can't "see over your boot-tops", then you are "short".
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MK120.jpgAntique helo122 viewsGreat pilots, though!
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MK123.jpgRegistration122 viewsBattery registrations were always in demand.
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MK234.jpgLooking good122 viewsLooking good was good for unit morale.
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MK108.jpgAwards Day121 viewsAwards and Decorations: Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device.

Note missing clip from .45 cal. Safety first?
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MK140.jpgResults121 viewsLooking for results of the completed mission.
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MK215.jpgPuff121 viewsPuff, the Magic Dragon...working several clicks away from Oasis.
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MK-272.jpgShort Timers Ballad121 viewsReaching the end of the tour...more than just counting days.
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MK273.jpgGetting "short"121 viewsIt is now "sixty days and a wake-up". Everyone in Vietnam knew the exact date of their DEROS.
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MK110.jpgBack to Work120 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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MK116.jpgChangeover120 viewsFor three days, I would be the only American in this place.
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