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LETTER HOME… JUST ARRIVED IN NAM

Posted on May 20, 2020 by JackoRecords

I was awakened by a “ding” as the cabin sign was illuminating  “FASTEN SEAT BELTS”. The “NO SMOKING” neon was a glow. The Captains voice was echoing through the cabin area arousing the sedent passengers. “We’re beginning our final approach into … Continue reading →

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LETTER HOME … THE QUA SON MOUNTAINS SUCK

Posted on May 10, 2020 by JackoRecords

Reflection, October 1970, somewhere in the Que Son Mountains, somewhere around 900 feet, somewhere between “we’re screwed” and “they’re screwed”. The mountains run northeast to southwest and borders Highway 1 to the east. The head-shed positioned a major Marine airfield, … Continue reading →

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