The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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MK128.jpgNew BirdMy new OH-3 attack helicopter...the "Loach". I had an OH-3 assigned to me for four hours a day. I flew with the "Cider FACs" on my own time when the "Loach" was not available.
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MK129.jpgNew York, New YorkOne proud New Yorker...Lt John Cashin. He brought his state flag with him.
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MK130.jpgMore Additional DutiesServing as FO on night perimeter night duties at Firebase Oasis in 69. Using a Starlight scope...great for spotting dinks and tigers.
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MK131.jpgGot it togetherIn the groove and doing my thing as the AO at Firebase Oasis, March, 1969.
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MK132.jpgTime OffEnjoying some time off. Got my personal Browning 9mm automatic in the holster.
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MK133.jpgSpecial missionThis mission calls for CS (tear gas) and arty.
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MK134.jpgOver the shoulderLooking over the shoulder of the pilot during the special mission.
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MK135.jpgSniffer Missions"Sniffer missions" with CS and arty.
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MK136.jpgGas missionHeading out on a mission using tear gas and choking agents.
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MK137.jpgGas missionDropping CS
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MK138.jpgFollowed by....Next came the arty...."Shot Out"
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MK139.jpgSmokin' CharlieBringing CS gas and 8" howitzer rounds on Charlie's ass.
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