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The rows of huts called hooches lined the western border of the base. Those assigned to the hooches were squads that had dual responsibilities. When those units were not doing search and destroy missions, they provided security for the western border of the military complex at Da Nang. Two squads provided support for other missions. …
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Private Carl Daniels walked down the steps from the Pan Am Boeing Jumbo 747. Regardless of the horrible smell and humidity, he felt at home. A lot of the smells he had never encountered before. The thunder of jets and helicopter’s blades cutting through the air only added to the distraction. Seeing a line of …
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In Shuttered Reality, one of the characters was Sgt. Psycho. Because of multiple requests, I have created his backstory. The man, Sgt. Psycho always lived outside of society’s norms with the desire to be part of something bigger than himself, like becoming a soldier, but was told he could not because of past behaviors. You …
Read MoreIn Shuttered Reality, we look through the lens to see Jason Roberts joining the Army. After boot camp, the Army trained Jason as a photographer and sent him to Germany. There he took photographs across the Berlin Wall. A couple weeks before the Christmas of 1967, Corporal Jason Roberts took some leave time in Hamberg, …
Read MoreThrough the lens of Jason Roberts, you will experience what it is like to take the wrong photograph and end up in the middle of the Vietnam War. Instead of being defeated, he learns how to take charge of the circumstances around him.
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“A source at the Pentagon tells me they brought several scientists who worked for Hitler over to the states.” “Yes, we that is common knowledge. Other investigative reporters have seen them working on projects under the tightest supervision.” “But I have learned and verified that at least one of those scientists has gone missing.” “Are …
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A young Lance Corporal arrived in South Vietnam. They assigned him to Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force. This young eighteen-year-old’s unit got sent to the Quang Tri Province. During his short time in the military, he received numerous commendations and awards. On that sad day in …
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