The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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WS-2.JPGLZ OasisMap showing LZ Oasis, a location that many, if not all, members of the 2/9th spent some time.
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WS-1.jpgMap of Pleiku & surrounding basesMap of Pleiku area with many familiar spots identified.
The Mighty Ninth personnel considered the area a homestead.
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WS-3.JPGLZ OasisLZ Oasis, circa 1966-67. "Dragon Mountain" can be seen in the background.
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WS-4.JPGBattle at LZ OasisMay, 1969: The Attack on LZ Oasis. "Double click" on the photo and it enlarges; the second click enlarges further. A photo of Maj Tarr, the FAC mentioned in the 2nd column, can be found in Mike Kurtgis' photo album.
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WS-6.JPGSandbaggingNote the heavy use of sandbags and engineer stakes.
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WS-7.JPGThe Good BuddiesWalt Schneidereit, PFC Jerry Genson, and PFC Dennis Couch
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WS-8.JPGThe mud puddle/streamWalt & PFC Michael Pskowski ("Ski") stand in the middle of a stream. Certain not to be up to EPA standards.
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WS-10.JPG4th Med DetThe 4th Medical Detachment at LZ Oasis.
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WS-9.JPGThe ASPAmmo Supply Point - LZ Oasis
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WS-11.JPG"Charlie Battery"C/2/9 taking up residence at LZ Oasis.
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WS-12.JPGShowers & CrappersKey facilities at LZ Oasis
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WS-14.JPGPopcorn timeEdwin Greer and Dennis Couch pop the popcorn using C-4 as the energy source.
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