The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK143.jpgTinh Nay158 viewsVillage of Tinh Nay outside Oasis.
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MK288.jpgPassing through158 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.
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MK262.jpgIndigenous diet158 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.
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MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing157 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
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MK-77.jpgSingle File - column157 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
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MK93.jpgThe Slick Park157 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
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MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn Staff157 viewsThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
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MK284.jpgPerimeter of Oasis157 viewsThe Infantry perimeter area: 3rd Brigade at the “Oasis” FSB
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MK174.jpgCaught156 viewsRay caught me coming out of the showers; there will be "payback" for this!
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MK-50.jpgIncoming Huey155 viewsProbably the most common sight in Vietnam.
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MK252.jpgOasis perimeter bunker155 viewsPerimeter Bunker at the “Oasis” looking East towards the highway and The Village, at the returning convoy.

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MK224.jpgStaff Chat155 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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