The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK-3.jpgThe Republic of Dinkville158 viewsMap of Vietnam; key locations
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MK-51.jpgMontagnard Longhouse157 viewsNote the efficient ladder; doesn't need a 2nd leg or steps in the middle. Not OSHA-approved, either.
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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-47.jpgCombat Assault - coming up156 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" services156 views"Hey GI...sister No. 1 virgin...love you long time".

(Number one was "good"; number ten was "bad")
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MK-45.jpgMortar Section155 viewsMortar Section for B-2-35
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MK-75.jpgFamiliar Scene155 viewsMounting up on the way to another CA.
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MK285.jpg155 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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MK89.jpgBack to Camp Enari154 viewsRe-assigned to the 3rd Brigade upon my return. Famous profile of "Titty Mountain".
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MK100.jpg8" How SP154 viewsThe most accurate artillery piece there is...the 8" inch howitzer. Even Ft Sill can't explain it. A range of 18 klicks.
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MK112.jpgDecorative cover154 viewsVery decorative cover...add one picture of girlfriend.
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MK149.jpgPleiku Air Force Base - This is Vietnam?154 viewsMothers: tell your children to join the Air Force. They know how to live!
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