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The mountains of Laos
The mountains of Laos are in the background and Oakes and a Forward Observer (FO) are directing artillery fire at suspected enemy concentration points along the Laotian border. This location is as far north and as far west as someone could go in…
The former Iraqi VIP building on FOB Q-West showing Cruise missile damage
The former Iraqi VIP building on FOB Q-West showing Cruise missile damage.
Tent Area Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton in September 1967 during Oakes' infantry training. The men slept in tents elevated on plywood floors because there was not enough housing for all the soldiers.
SSG Ortiz posing with the Iraqi Army soldiers guarding the rear gate of FOB Q-West
SSG Ortiz posing with the Iraqi Army soldiers guarding the rear gate of FOB Q-West
Spent shell-casings at the firing range at FOB Q-West
Spent shell-casings at the firing range at FOB Q-West. An M-249 LMG (Light Machine Gun) is in the background
Soliders with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness
Soliders of the 26th Infantry Division with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness (center) at US base, 1944.
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness, at US base, 1944.
Soldiers with bedrolls lined up to leave Camp Custer
Soldiers with bedrolls lined up to leave Camp Custer, 1918.
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.