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Soldier families brace as 450th Ordnance unit ships out
A Vietnam era unit, the 450th Ordnance Co., departs from South Carolina with friends and families in a tense send off. Soldiers express mixed emotions from dread of a new conflict to resolve to serve, while loved ones fear for safety and pray for return. 1st Sgt Willie Ross notes readiness despite sadness and fear in their eyes. Unit address provided: APO New York 09848-0006.
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James
Calvin
Vietnam
Middle East
Allen Nichols Jr
Alvin
Priester
Will
Debbie Holmes
Leon
Willie Ross
450Th
450Th Ordnance Co
Apo N.Y