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Originally Posted by mojaveman
Great story.
There was a big article in my local newspaper the other day because I guess a local judge who is a Viet Nam veteran was involved in the operation and went to DC for the ceremonies. I've always been impressed with the 11th ACR. If I'm not mistaken they're still stationed out at Irwin.
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They are now.
They used to be in Germany as the "die in place" screening unit.
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