The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
MK229.jpg
MK229.jpgReturning Fire173 viewsEverybody wants to get in on the action. Looks like he's using a hammer to operate the howitzer.
MK-59.jpg
MK-59.jpgWater Buffalo173 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
MK-52.jpg
MK-52.jpgThe "Yard" House172 viewsAnother view.
MK-99.jpg
MK-99.jpgBattery Firebase172 viewsMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
MK93.jpg
MK93.jpgThe Slick Park172 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
MK143.jpg
MK143.jpgTinh Nay172 viewsVillage of Tinh Nay outside Oasis.
MK246.jpg
MK246.jpgEntertainment?172 viewsNot exactly the Bob Hope USO tour with Joey Heatherton. Probably confused the dinks pretty good too.
MK-77.jpg
MK-77.jpgSingle File - column171 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
MK252.jpg
MK252.jpgOasis perimeter bunker171 viewsPerimeter Bunker at the “Oasis” looking East towards the highway and The Village, at the returning convoy.

MK288.jpg
MK288.jpgPassing through171 viewsBattalion clerk was a CO (Conscientious Objector) who had the flag over his bunk…nice kid; did my Code book cover. But this incident told him what “Charlie” thinks of his “Peace Flag”. The B-40 went through flag and passed out of the Tent.
MK262.jpg
MK262.jpgIndigenous diet171 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.
MK24.jpg
MK24.jpgThe World came by Huey170 viewsRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
264 files on 22 page(s) 7