MK-59.jpgWater Buffalo181 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing180 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
MK-99.jpgBattery Firebase180 viewsMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders180 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
MK288.jpgPassing through180 viewsBattalion clerk was a CO (Conscientious Objector) who had the flag over his bunk…nice kid; did my Code book cover. But this incident told him what “Charlie” thinks of his “Peace Flag”. The B-40 went through flag and passed out of the Tent.
MK-52.jpgThe "Yard" House179 viewsAnother view.
MK-77.jpgSingle File - column179 viewsJust a walk in the park, and walk, and walk...
MK93.jpgThe Slick Park179 viewsDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
MK143.jpgTinh Nay179 viewsVillage of Tinh Nay outside Oasis.
MK246.jpgEntertainment?179 viewsNot exactly the Bob Hope USO tour with Joey Heatherton. Probably confused the dinks pretty good too.
MK252.jpgOasis perimeter bunker179 viewsPerimeter Bunker at the “Oasis” looking East towards the highway and The Village, at the returning convoy.
MK262.jpgIndigenous diet179 viewsCooking Fish Heads and Rice, basic to the ARVN and NVA diet. Care for some lunch anyone…?
The smell alone was good for 2 clicks.
