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MK104.jpgThe Gun175mm "gun bunnies" at LZ Oasis.
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MK105.jpgBig BangThe 175mm gun fires...note the "concussion ring" on the ground underneath the muzzle.
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MK106.jpgPomp and CircumstanceChange 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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MK107.jpgChange of CommandOut with the old; in with the new. LtCol Rich Wiles, incoming 2/9th Arty Bn Commander facing Gen Izack, presiding.
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MK108.jpgAwards DayAwards and Decorations: Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device.
Note missing clip from .45 cal. Safety first?
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MK109.jpgOutdoor StallIf you get too full of yourself, there's always the piss tube.
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MK110.jpgBack to WorkEnough of the BS; time to get back to work. Civilization slowly creeping into the firebases; note the use of a garbage can.
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MK111.jpgDecorative coverColorful cover for confidential crypto book.
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MK112.jpgDecorative coverVery decorative cover...add one picture of girlfriend.
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MK113.jpgChristmastimeChristmas Care packages arrive...including cards and a lighted Christmas tree.
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MK114.jpgNew assignmentTaking off for Plei Me, Plei D'jereng, Macong as an Artillery Advisor to the ARVN units near the Oasis. From Dak To to the Ia Drang.
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MK115.jpgChangeoverSpecial Forces camp now occupied by the ARVNs.
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