The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK-75.jpgFamiliar SceneMounting up on the way to another CA.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-74.jpgLoad BearingThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-73.jpgSet & ReadyGot my supplies; I'm good to go.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-72.jpgWeapons MaintenanceAlways taking time out to clean your gear. You need it...you take care of it...it takes care of you.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-71.jpgHot Chow!Hot Dog! We got hot chow for the first time in a month.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-67.jpgStream CrossingI thought we'd get ambushed here for sure.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-65.jpgClassic Stream CrossingBeen there, done that. Crossing a stream can always ruin your day...especially if you're carrying a load of "funny money" (MPC).Jun 07, 2008
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MK-66.jpgStream CrossingKeeping your powder dry.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-63.jpgThe Enemy is your EnemyNVA wounded and "Doc" fixed him up. He showed his "thanks" by promptly spitting on Doc. Then we had to cut an LZ to airlift him out.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-64.jpgDoc & POWDoc watching over NVA prisoner.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-61.jpgBan-me-Thuot173rd Airborne company covering "A" Battery, 2/9th was overrun; B-2-35 sent on CA to the rescue.Jun 07, 2008
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MK-62.jpgWounded NVACaptured NVA; left behind for us to find.Jun 07, 2008
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