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mc-9.JPGCarpenter in chiefSFC Clyde A. Roker turns ammo boxes into building materials. His "regular job" was working in the Battalion TOC. In the rear at left is Jim Castelletti.
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mc-8.JPGBattalion StaffLeft - LtCol Redmond Forrester, Battalion Commander; Right - Major Jerry Orr, Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
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mc-7.JPGHuey formationA flight of Hueys departs the Oasis.
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mc-6.JPGPython, but not Monty'sSp4 Roy Ellsworth holds the working end of a dead python.
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mc-5.JPGSgt Smith and Sgt StewartStanding among the tents of the 2/9th Oasis compound.
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mc-4.JPGHere I Am!Yep...that's me. Sp6 Bob McLaughlin...I was the Mess Sergeant (Forward) for Headquarters Service Battery, 2/9th, at LZ Oasis. Behind me is a sea hut. The sea hut is temporary housing that was soon turned over to the South Vietnamese Army as our presence was winding down.
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mc-3.JPGPFC David L. DurstRelaxing at the Oasis. The shower shoes look more comfortable than combat boots.
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mc-27.JPGExecutive Officer for "A" BatteryCaptain Jerry R. Benton. At one point, he was "Lt Benton" and served as XO of "A" Battery.
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mc-26.JPGMess Hall, Hqs Service Battery, Camp EnariLtCol Charles Richards, Battalion Commander, 2/9th FA
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mc-25.JPGSign PosingSp5 John O. Olson, Sp4 Herb Banks and PFC Ralph C. Thompson
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mc-24.JPGDavisMSG William (Wild Bill) Davis, Field 1SG.
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mc-23.JPGSgt & CaptainLeft: MSG Paul J. Heavner; Right: Captain Stu Royle.
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