The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders160 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
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MK-59.jpgWater Buffalo160 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
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MK24.jpgThe World came by Huey159 viewsRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
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MK-48.jpgRoad March159 viewsClassic formation for a jungle road march.
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MK90.jpgNew Home159 viewsThe Firebase at LZ Oasis becomes my new home with the 3rd Brigade, 2/9th Arty, 4th ID.
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MK91.jpgPark it here159 viewsThe Fixed Wing Strip at Oasis. {Guess they didn't mind sharing the pad with the Rotary Wing birds}
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MK-55.jpgFood Chain159 viewsThe village food source.
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MK-52.jpgThe "Yard" House158 viewsAnother view.
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MK-61.jpgBan-me-Thuot158 views173rd Airborne company covering "A" Battery, 2/9th was overrun; B-2-35 sent on CA to the rescue.
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MK-66.jpgStream Crossing158 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
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MK82.jpgAftermath158 viewsAftermath of 5 hours of contact firefight. Broke contact, pounded the area with artillery and air strikes. Lt Hartley was my LNO; we had five batteries firing missions during and into the night.
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MK94.jpgNew location158 viewsMy new home coming out of the boonies
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