The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DY-6.jpgSKYCRANE POWER!120 viewsA Sikorsky Sky Crane delivers a 155mm howitzer. It was located just outside our mess tent and invariably fired missions at meal time.
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DY-1.jpgArmed & Dangerous120 viewsReady for duty. Notice that I got rid of those khaki trousers and short-sleeve shirts.
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MK110.jpgBack to Work120 viewsEnough 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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MK116.jpgChangeover120 viewsFor three days, I would be the only American in this place.
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MK115.jpgChangeover120 viewsSpecial Forces camp now occupied by the ARVNs.
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MK117.jpgNew Antenna120 viewsBack at the Oasis, the Signal boys put up a new TOC antenna.
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MK131.jpgGot it together120 viewsIn the groove and doing my thing as the AO at Firebase Oasis, March, 1969.
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MK171.jpgCleaning up120 viewsRelaxing, cleaning up and having fun with the camera.
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MK205.jpgThunder from above120 viewsThe Redleg Artillery was feared by the NVA and Charlie alike.
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MK212.jpgDay & Night120 viewsFiring days and nights.
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MK266.jpgRecovery mission120 viewsGoing on a recovery mission with some combat engineers.
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GDS-171.JPGQui Nhon120 viewsThe Ao Dai --- typical garment worn by the upper classes of Vietnamese.
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