MK-61.jpgBan-me-Thuot170 views173rd Airborne company covering "A" Battery, 2/9th was overrun; B-2-35 sent on CA to the rescue.
MK-74.jpgLoad Bearing170 viewsThe full pack is 90 lbs; I weighed 150 lbs.
MK82.jpgAftermath170 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.
MK90.jpgNew Home170 viewsThe Firebase at LZ Oasis becomes my new home with the 3rd Brigade, 2/9th Arty, 4th ID.
MK94.jpgNew location170 viewsMy new home coming out of the boonies
MK284.jpgPerimeter of Oasis170 viewsThe Infantry perimeter area: 3rd Brigade at the “Oasis” FSB
MK-48.jpgRoad March169 viewsClassic formation for a jungle road march.
MK-66.jpgStream Crossing169 viewsKeeping your powder dry.
MK91.jpgPark it here169 viewsThe Fixed Wing Strip at Oasis. {Guess they didn't mind sharing the pad with the Rotary Wing birds}
MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn Staff169 viewsThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
MK-78.jpgSingle File - column167 viewsNote the spacing between the men; we know the shit is coming.
MK174.jpgCaught167 viewsRay caught me coming out of the showers; there will be "payback" for this!
