Fort Riley Uses Authentic Vietnamese Village Set-Up
At Fort Riley Kansas the 9th Infantry Division trains in a rebuilt Vietnamese village. The complex features 18 thatched huts a market square booby traps hidden sniper positions and underground tunnels built from 55 gallon drums. Capt Floyd McAfee leads the project and says the village will support jungle training for basic and advanced soldiers including a battalion size unit and even brigade level exercises.
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Duck Farmer Near Welda Keeps 25 Ducklings This Spring
Welda resident Mrs Faith Kattenhorn farms 720 acres north of town and has raised ducks for 25 years. Most are mallards with some mixed white and gray varieties. Eggs hatch in grass nests to deter coyotes, then ducklings swim to the pond within hours. She expects about 25 ducklings from eight nests this spring as she rents out farmland and maintains a large garden.
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Homecoming Was Wild in Portland
Marine Lance Cpl. Gary Ranger arrived in Portland after a Viet Nam tour to a huge crowd at the airport. Lights and TV cameras filmed the moment as actress Jane Russell emerged just behind him, triggering a festive scene.
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Global Draft Practices Revealed In AP Survey Highlights
The Associated Press details how conscription varies worldwide with nations like Britain and Japan largely without compulsory service while Italy France Netherlands and Iraq impose varied exemptions delays and missions. It notes Soviet and Chinese policies and how student status affects training and call ups.
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