MK-59.jpgWater Buffalo146 viewsPrevalent throughout Vietnam; domesticated for farming use, but still had that "mean look" about them.
MK82.jpgAftermath145 viewsAftermath of 5 hours of contact firefight. Broke contact, pounded the area with artillery and air strikes. Lt Hartley was my LNO; we had five batteries firing missions during and into the night.
MK-50.jpgIncoming Huey144 viewsProbably the most common sight in Vietnam.
MK-78.jpgSingle File - column144 viewsNote the spacing between the men; we know the shit is coming.
MK284.jpgPerimeter of Oasis144 viewsThe Infantry perimeter area: 3rd Brigade at the “Oasis” FSB
MK-55.jpgFood Chain144 viewsThe village food source.
MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing142 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
MK283.jpgHooch142 viewsMy bunk inside the hooch at Oasis.
MK262.jpgIndigenous diet142 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.
MK-61.jpgBan-me-Thuot141 views173rd Airborne company covering "A" Battery, 2/9th was overrun; B-2-35 sent on CA to the rescue.
MK-66.jpgStream Crossing141 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
MK153.jpgThe Skyraiders141 viewsThe A1E Skyraiders: the biggest ground support payload and longest loiter time over target as controlled by the "Cider FACs".
