The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK231.jpgImpact AreaThe target area where the 75mm recoilless rifle fired on the “Oasis”.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK230.jpgFiring for EffectBattery of M-102s firing at my command.Jun 12, 2008
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MK229.jpgReturning FireEverybody wants to get in on the action. Looks like he's using a hammer to operate the howitzer.Jun 12, 2008
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MK228.jpgFire MissionMy turn to respond to Charlie.Jun 12, 2008
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MK227.jpgCharlie still thereWe get more calling cards from “Charlie”…
Ammo truck hit by 75mm recoilless rifle…
Jun 12, 2008
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MK226.jpgUnderground TOCWork completed on the underground TOC.Jun 12, 2008
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MK225.jpgUnderground TOCFinishing up work on the new underground TOC.

See: Walt Schneidereit's photo album; the TOC was dismantled in November, 1969.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK223.jpgUnderground TOCCapt David Horswell working the Intel reports…planning the night “Horses and Indians” (harrassment and interdiction) Artillery fire…2/9th underground TOC. May ‘69
Jun 12, 2008
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MK222.jpgTiger HuntHe/She killed several villagers over two weeks (this happened twice while I was at “Oasis”), plus we had tigers in the Perimeter Wire. “The Great Tiger Hunt at Fire Base Oasis.”
Jun 12, 2008
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MK221.jpgTiger HuntBig game hunting. Tigers were a problem for the villagers and for the Oasis in 1969.Jun 12, 2008
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MK220.jpgReturningBringing home a trophy.Jun 12, 2008
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MK219.jpgCobra AttacksThe best aerial platform for ground support.Jun 12, 2008
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