Last additions - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK290.jpgAttack on The OasisThis is a trip flare tied off with bamboo strips where they tried to come "through the wire" in the Artillery area. The NVA and VC were also experts at defusing Claymore mines.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK289.jpgAttack on The OasisLt. Friend’s (the engineer) Jeep. He and his RTO were in it, note the bullet holes. {See also MK-267}Jun 12, 2008
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MK288.jpgPassing throughBattalion 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.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK287.jpgPassing throughA B-40 rocket punctures a hole in the EM tent.Jun 12, 2008
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MK286.jpgFSB OasisPoints of interest: The wire, the EM tents, the TOC.
We didn't have many visitors, except for the VC and NVA.Jun 12, 2008
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MK285.jpgThe perimeter area 2/9th Battalion Artillery East side of the “Oasis”. My Hooch located at the end of the red line.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK284.jpgPerimeter of OasisThe Infantry perimeter area: 3rd Brigade at the “Oasis” FSB
Jun 12, 2008
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MK283.jpgHoochMy bunk inside the hooch at Oasis.Jun 12, 2008
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MK282.jpgHoochMy hooch next to the Battalion TOC.Jun 12, 2008
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MK279.jpgGetting "short"This is my "Getting Short" photo. When you can't "see over your boot-tops", then you are "short".Jun 12, 2008
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MK281.jpgIndigenous Spy“Sam” here, has other plans. After the attack on the “Oasis” we never saw “Sam” again. He worked in the Battalion area sweeping and general cleanup, part of an indigenous work program. Many units learned...the hard way...that the VC infiltrated their indigenous work forces.
Jun 12, 2008
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MK277.jpgGetting "short""The World" is only "60 days and a wake up". I can do this…
Jun 12, 2008
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