The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK283.jpgHooch163 viewsMy bunk inside the hooch at Oasis.
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MK172.jpgSolving the problems160 viewsDiscussing the world's problems with my RTO Ray Plunkett, the S-2, and an Lt Mike Aiken, FDC.
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MK-56.jpgThe Scout160 viewsNorth Vietnamese "Kit Carson" Scout - former NVA POW.
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MK-42.jpgDigging in158 viewsProviding cover and concealment with logs, sandbags, and foxholes.
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MK214.jpg"Spooky"158 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-59.jpgWater Buffalo158 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
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MK16.jpgLuxury accomodations157 viewsThis is your "home" in the field.
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MK-72.jpgWeapons Maintenance157 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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MK242.jpgAdditional Duty157 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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MK-48.jpgRoad March156 viewsClassic formation for a jungle road march.
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MK104.jpgThe Gun156 views175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK143.jpgTinh Nay156 viewsVillage of Tinh Nay outside Oasis.
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