The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders147 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-55.jpgFood Chain147 viewsThe village food source.
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MK24.jpgThe World came by Huey146 viewsRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
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MK-66.jpgStream Crossing146 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
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MK-77.jpgSingle File - column146 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
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MK93.jpgThe Slick Park146 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
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MK252.jpgOasis perimeter bunker146 viewsPerimeter Bunker at the “Oasis” looking East towards the highway and The Village, at the returning convoy.

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MK224.jpgStaff Chat146 viewsUNK 2/9th Arty Battalion Staff officer (left) and Capt Earl W. Finley (center) talk with the Battalion Command Sergeant Major (UNK).
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MK174.jpgCaught145 viewsRay caught me coming out of the showers; there will be "payback" for this!
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MK-50.jpgIncoming Huey144 viewsProbably the most common sight in Vietnam.
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MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing144 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
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MK-78.jpgSingle File - column144 viewsNote the spacing between the men; we know the shit is coming.
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