The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK147.jpgHuman cost of war165 viewsMama-san say: "You take baby girl home America...she make good wife".
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MK172.jpgSolving the problems164 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 Scout162 viewsNorth Vietnamese "Kit Carson" Scout - former NVA POW.
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MK-42.jpgDigging in161 viewsProviding cover and concealment with logs, sandbags, and foxholes.
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MK96.jpgLZ Oasis161 viewsThe 2/9th at Firebase Oasis, 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div
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MK104.jpgThe Gun161 views175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK229.jpgReturning Fire161 viewsEverybody wants to get in on the action. Looks like he's using a hammer to operate the howitzer.
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MK242.jpgAdditional Duty161 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"161 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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MK16.jpgLuxury accomodations160 viewsThis is your "home" in the field.
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MK-72.jpgWeapons Maintenance160 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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MK-99.jpgBattery Firebase160 viewsMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
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