The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK271.jpgJun 12, 2008
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MK269.jpgRecovery missionThe object of our mission to seek and destroy one Conex container dropped from a helicopter…we be “dinka dow”…
Jun 12, 2008
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MK268.jpgAlong for the rideRTO Ray Plunkett and I go along for the ride.Jun 12, 2008
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MK267.jpgLt FriendLt Friend, fearless, courageous...a real combat engineer. His jeep was shot up pretty good during the "Attack on The Oasis". {See MK-289}Jun 12, 2008
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MK266.jpgRecovery missionGoing on a recovery mission with some combat engineers.Jun 12, 2008
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MK265.jpgBeach areaGreat area, as long as you had guards posted.Jun 12, 2008
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MK264.jpgOut of uniformUnderneath that uniform, we're just boys.Jun 12, 2008
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MK263.jpgOut of uniformGreat to get that uniform off and clean up.Jun 12, 2008
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MK262.jpgIndigenous dietCooking Fish Heads and Rice, basic to the ARVN and NVA diet. Care for some lunch anyone…?
The smell alone was good for 2 clicks.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK260.jpgWaterfallBeautiful waterfall in a deadly terrain.Jun 12, 2008
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MK259.jpgFishing weirBoun Blech fishing weir - Montagnard VillageJun 12, 2008
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MK224.jpgStaff ChatUNK 2/9th Arty Battalion Staff officer (left) and Capt Earl W. Finley (center) talk with the Battalion Command Sergeant Major (UNK). Jun 12, 2008
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