Army life then and now in Special Forces tale
A veteran recalls 1957 enlistment as a draftee with the 77th Special Forces Group. He describes confusion, fatigue, and a transition to a modern post Vietnam all volunteer Army by 1977, noting changes in barracks life and societal shifts shaping service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
77Th
USA
America
Army Life
Associated Press
Rayner Pike
Fort Bragg
Green Beret
Pike
Timothy Gannon
Gannon
George Washington University
Large animal clinic at U of I handles exotic and common patients
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine operates a large animal clinic opened in 1976 costing about 10 million dollars. It treats horses, cows, goats and many exotic species with 24 hour on call staff, extensive operating rooms, recovery facilities, X ray and labs, and plans for radiation therapy. Surgeons use standing or sedated methods. cows are calm while horses can be nervous. About 2,500 horses and 1,600 cattle and pigs are treated this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Zimmer
University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine
Terry Rathgeber
Rathgeber
Rich Keen
Keen
Valley Camp freighter opens at Soo Locks park
A 550-foot Lakes freighter named Valley Camp is berthed at a waterfront park run by Le Sault de Sainte Marie Historical Site Inc. The nonprofit bought the ship for 10 000 dollars less than scrap value. The display highlights its 50 years on the Lakes delivering 16 million tons and three million miles.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Great Lakes
Bow
Stern
Soo Locks
Lakes
le Sault de Sainte Marie Historical Site, Inc
Thomas Manse
Elderly Ride Free in Detroit Across All Hours
The City of Detroit will provide free bus service to residents age 65 and older at all times starting with the new year. Previously free rides were limited to off peak hours.
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Detroit
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U of I
PFC
Daniel Grigson
Maysville
Xviii Airborne Corps
Sears
Kokomo
Ind
Kennel Club
7Th Special Forces Group
77Th Special Forces
Jose Morell
Miami
Special Forces
Laig
Green Berets
Carolina
Bank OF Murphysboro
Murphysboro, Ill
FDIC
Safety Deposit Trust Department
Epps Motors
Lake Road
Carbondale
Karpet
Harrisburg
Sloan & Jackson
Illinois
Huck’s
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