The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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mc-4.JPGHere I Am!Yep...that's me. Sp6 Bob McLaughlin...I was the Mess Sergeant (Forward) for Headquarters Service Battery, 2/9th, at LZ Oasis. Behind me is a sea hut. The sea hut is temporary housing that was soon turned over to the South Vietnamese Army as our presence was winding down.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-9.JPGCarpenter in chiefSFC Clyde A. Roker turns ammo boxes into building materials. His "regular job" was working in the Battalion TOC. In the rear at left is Jim Castelletti.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-7.JPGHuey formationA flight of Hueys departs the Oasis.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-6.JPGPython, but not Monty'sSp4 Roy Ellsworth holds the working end of a dead python.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-8.JPGBattalion StaffLeft - LtCol Redmond Forrester, Battalion Commander; Right - Major Jerry Orr, Tactical Operations Center (TOC).Dec 07, 2013
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mc-5.JPGSgt Smith and Sgt StewartStanding among the tents of the 2/9th Oasis compound.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-3.JPGPFC David L. DurstRelaxing at the Oasis. The shower shoes look more comfortable than combat boots.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-2.JPGLarge TentThis may have been "Home Sweet Home" for some of our redlegs at the Oasis.Dec 07, 2013
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mc-1.JPGFrontal View This is a frontal view of the 2/9th compound at LZ Oasis.Dec 07, 2013
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JS-1.jpgBattery Commander & Chief of SmokeCaptain Williams and Chief of Smoke. Taken at LZ St. George while it was being built. Both these men were instrumental in all the Fire Direction activities during the battle for the CHU PA. Cpt. Williams was a Reserve Officer from Utah and a sharp BC.Nov 22, 2013
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JS-16.JPGOur BunkerHead for shelter when needed.Nov 22, 2013
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JS-14.JPGLZ St GeorgeOur battery sign stands proudly while we build LZ St George.Nov 22, 2013
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