The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK19.jpgInseparable155 viewsThe Infantry Company Commander and his FO:

Capt Rothlisberger - Lt Kurtgis
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MK172.jpgSolving the problems152 viewsDiscussing the world's problems with my RTO Ray Plunkett, the S-2, and an Lt Mike Aiken, FDC.
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MK242.jpgAdditional Duty151 viewsEveryone had additional duties…even Captains. Ray Plunkett (RTO), Signal officer Lt Ronald Kettelman and Capt Robert Richardson do village assistance program near Oasis.

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MK214.jpg"Spooky"151 views“Puff the Magic Dragon” AKA “Spooky” the Gunship.
A DC-3 with four Gatling Guns (3,000 rounds per minute ea.)

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MK-56.jpgThe Scout151 viewsNorth Vietnamese "Kit Carson" Scout - former NVA POW.
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MK16.jpgLuxury accomodations149 viewsThis is your "home" in the field.
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MK-42.jpgDigging in149 viewsProviding cover and concealment with logs, sandbags, and foxholes.
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MK-72.jpgWeapons Maintenance149 viewsAlways taking time out to clean your gear. You need it...you take care of it...it takes care of you.
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MK104.jpgThe Gun149 views175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK143.jpgTinh Nay149 viewsVillage of Tinh Nay outside Oasis.
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MK229.jpgReturning Fire149 viewsEverybody wants to get in on the action. Looks like he's using a hammer to operate the howitzer.
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MK262.jpgIndigenous diet149 viewsCooking Fish Heads and Rice, basic to the ARVN and NVA diet. Care for some lunch anyone…?
The smell alone was good for 2 clicks.
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