The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK-79.jpgDuc Lap137 viewsDuc Lap Hill 691, Friday the 13th, Sept, 1968.
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MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders137 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
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MK283.jpgHooch137 viewsMy bunk inside the hooch at Oasis.
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MK-77.jpgSingle File - column136 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
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MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn Staff136 viewsThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
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MK224.jpgStaff Chat136 viewsUNK 2/9th Arty Battalion Staff officer (left) and Capt Earl W. Finley (center) talk with the Battalion Command Sergeant Major (UNK).
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MK24.jpgThe World came by Huey135 viewsRe-supply in the field. Most critical to combat operations. All provided by the Iroquois "Hueys".
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MK93.jpgThe Slick Park135 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
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MK104.jpgThe Gun135 views175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK106.jpgPomp and Circumstance135 viewsChange of Command ceremony, 2/9th Arty Battalion Commanders, at LZ Oasis, 1969. At left is LtCol Redmond Forrester (incoming) and LtCol Rich Wiles (outgoing).
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MK172.jpgSolving the problems135 viewsDiscussing the world's problems with my RTO Ray Plunkett, the S-2, and an Lt Mike Aiken, FDC.
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MK174.jpgCaught135 viewsRay caught me coming out of the showers; there will be "payback" for this!
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