The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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J_Orr-23a.JPGThe "Red" Army114 viewsFO, Pilot, and AO Mike Kurtgis, John "Moon" Mullins, TOC, FO Lt Dennis Munden, and Maj Jerry Orr, TOC.
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J_Orr-29.JPGAll Smiles114 viewsJerry Orr, Mike Kurtgis, Lorraine Knight
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JCook46a.JPGMore spoils of war114 viewsNote RPGs...one of the enemy's most effective weapons.
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Back_to_1-69.JPGJanuary, 1969: Back to Camp Enari114 viewsJanuary, 1969. Been assigned to work with the 1/69th Armor once again. The sign behind me says:
ALL TRANSIENT PERSONNEL WILL
1. REPORT TO THE BARRACKS ORDERLY
2. CLEAN & SECURE WPNS & AMMO
3. READ THE BULLETIN BOARD DAILY
4. NOTIFY THE 1SG WHEN LEAVING THE AREA
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Commo_Sgt2.JPGMy Commo Assignment114 viewsJune, 1969 - Dragon Mountain. My commo assignment. {Orders musta come down not to call it "Titty Mountain" anymore.}
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Feb_69_Oasis4.JPGFebruary, 1969. The 8" howitzer114 viewsLookout...that 8" is cranked up and ready to fire.
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Feb_69_scout_dog.JPGWaiting for a lift114 viewsFebruary, 1969. Scout Dog and two handlers awaiting airlift.
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Jeep_view.JPGConvoy to LZ Oasis114 viewsJanuary, 1969. We took a right and are heading to Oasis.
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SC12-_69Armor.JPGReady for duty114 viewsTank - 1/69th Armored
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Key_Gate.JPGGuarding The Gate114 viewsWell, Gents, the 105mm howitzer, M101A1, has remained here as the "gate guardian" at Ft. Sill for over 50 years!

Welcome Home, Brothers! It's been a long, long time.
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SK-56.JPG"F" Troop114 viewsThe guys we called "F" Troop prepare for a fire mission.
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DF-17.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort114 viewsWell, maybe veterans Geary Burrows and Jim Connolly didn't care for the food, but Terry Stuber is ready to go back for more. Featured dessert item was soft-serve ice cream in both vanilla and chocolate flavors.
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