The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK84.jpgAftermathDon't touch anything! Pound the hell out of hill 691 and surrounding area.Jun 09, 2008
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MK83.jpgAftermathNext Day: Abandoned firebase booby trapped. More casualties for B-2-35.Jun 09, 2008
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MK82.jpgAftermathAftermath 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.Jun 09, 2008
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MK-99.jpgBattery FirebaseMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.Jun 09, 2008
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MK81.jpgThe Combat Prayer"You never know what fate awaits you..."
Jun 09, 2008
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MK-85.jpgNote homeQuick letter to home after firefight.Jun 09, 2008
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MK-92.jpgPreparing for takeoffL-19 takes off from LZ Oasis.Jun 09, 2008
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MK-80.jpgDuc LapDuc Lap Hill 691 - Classic assault up the hill results in 3 KIA, 23 WIA in "B" Company, 2/35th.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-79.jpgDuc LapDuc Lap Hill 691, Friday the 13th, Sept, 1968.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-78.jpgSingle File - columnNote the spacing between the men; we know the shit is coming.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-77.jpgSingle File - columnJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...Jun 07, 2008
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MK-76.jpgSearch & Destroy missionsAnother walk in the park? Or...Ambush City?Jun 07, 2008
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