The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK-75.jpgFamiliar Scene155 viewsMounting up on the way to another CA.
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MK89.jpgBack to Camp Enari155 viewsRe-assigned to the 3rd Brigade upon my return. Famous profile of "Titty Mountain".
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MK100.jpg8" How SP155 viewsThe most accurate artillery piece there is...the 8" inch howitzer. Even Ft Sill can't explain it. A range of 18 klicks.
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MK-49.jpgThe Real Deal155 viewsYou haven't been to Nam unless you've been on a Combat Assault. You play the hand you are dealt once that chopper drops you off.
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MK112.jpgDecorative cover154 viewsVery decorative cover...add one picture of girlfriend.
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MK-22.jpgGary Horner153 viewsGary Horner, RTO for the CP, B-2-35. WIA on 25Sep68 at Duc Lap.
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MK-71.jpgHot Chow!153 viewsHot Dog! We got hot chow for the first time in a month.
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MK147.jpgHuman cost of war153 viewsMama-san say: "You take baby girl home America...she make good wife".
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MK19.jpgInseparable152 viewsThe Infantry Company Commander and his FO:

Capt Rothlisberger - Lt Kurtgis
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MK23.jpgPhil Galvan152 viewsPhil Galvan, (looking away) another RTO for the CP who was wounded at Duc Lap, 25Sep68 with B-2-35.
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MK43.jpgHilltop Firebase152 viewsNote M2 Aiming Circle in the middle of the "star" position.
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MK-44.jpgCombat Ready151 viewsCombat ready with 3-days worth of "C-Rats". We can bring the engineering stakes along for a weiner roast.
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