The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK-3.jpgThe Republic of Dinkville156 viewsMap of Vietnam; key locations
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MK15a.jpgArrival156 viewsHow I got to Bravo, Company, 2/35th: on a midnight "Ash & Trash" flight.
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MK-51.jpgMontagnard Longhouse155 viewsNote the efficient ladder; doesn't need a 2nd leg or steps in the middle. Not OSHA-approved, either.
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MK-75.jpgFamiliar Scene154 viewsMounting up on the way to another CA.
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MK285.jpg154 viewsThe perimeter area 2/9th Battalion Artillery East side of the “Oasis”. My Hooch located at the end of the red line.
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MK-47.jpgCombat Assault - coming up153 viewsCapt Chuck Rothlisberger "on the horn" prior to a CA. RTO Gary Horner was used to a radio-telephone cord being wrapped under his neck.
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MK146.jpg"Other" services153 views"Hey GI...sister No. 1 virgin...love you long time".

(Number one was "good"; number ten was "bad")
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MK-49.jpgThe Real Deal153 viewsYou haven't been to Nam unless you've been on a Combat Assault. You play the hand you are dealt once that chopper drops you off.
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MK4.jpgCam Rahn Bay152 viewsScenic view of CRB near Saigon.
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MK-22.jpgGary Horner152 viewsGary Horner, RTO for the CP, B-2-35. WIA on 25Sep68 at Duc Lap.
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MK112.jpgDecorative cover152 viewsVery decorative cover...add one picture of girlfriend.
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MK19.jpgInseparable151 viewsThe Infantry Company Commander and his FO:

Capt Rothlisberger - Lt Kurtgis
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