The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK278.jpgGetting "short"Another "short timer": Lt John Cashin, "45 days and a wake-up". Your "wake-up" call was the day you left.Jun 12, 2008
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MK276.jpgPromotionThis calls for a celebration. I even share my Scotch Whiskey with Ray. (Whatta guy!)Jun 12, 2008
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MK275.jpgPromotionRTO Ray Plunkett gets a promotion. Expression shows that he earned it!Jun 12, 2008
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MK274.jpgWeapons MaintenanceCleaning my 9mm; no time to be taking chances.Jun 12, 2008
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MK273.jpgGetting "short"It is now "sixty days and a wake-up". Everyone in Vietnam knew the exact date of their DEROS.Jun 12, 2008
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MK270.jpgStanding byReady room at 3rd Brigade Infantry TOC waiting for a unit to make “contact” with NVA. Firefights were known as "contacts" throughout the Vietnam war zone.Jun 12, 2008
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MK257.jpgOn the jobJust some of my handiwork, everything form close support of troops in contact to Intel targets and targets of opportunity, and as always, registrations.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK258.jpgFirepower!Multiple missions and targets.Jun 12, 2008
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MK255.jpgWeapons MuseumRussian Gunner's Quadrant...my personal favorite.Jun 12, 2008
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MK256.jpgDepartureMy "Loach" leaving The Oasis after a day's mission.Jun 12, 2008
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MK254.jpgWeapons MuseumAll captured weapons on display.Jun 12, 2008
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MK253.jpgWeapons MuseumThe 3rd Brigade Infantry TOC and NVA Weapons display Outside at “Brigade Fire Base Oasis”
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