Mistakes in Vietnam Not Repeated in Central America
Syndicated columnist Fred Reed reports from Central America and Honduras on U S military efforts and attitudes in the region. He notes improved language skills among officers, better training in El Salvador, and a focus on economic progress for stability, while warning the guerrillas may wait Americans out by avoiding defeat.
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Fred Woerner
Souther Command
Bernard Loefke
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Nead
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EL Salvador
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Elvador
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Chris Wagner Military Matters Editor Aust 19 1987
Chris Wagner Military Matters Editor coordinates weekly page B4 coverage. On Aust 19 1987 readers are invited to explore military topics, policy analyses, and veteran notes featured in the section.
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Chris Wagner
Guard training doubles for New York Guardsmen at Fort Drum
John Suzma of intern Fort Drum reports that New York State Guardsmen face longer duties under the Reagan era. The 27th Brigade would mobilize in days for deployment with the 16th Mountain Division, demanding more than two weeks annual training now. Guardsmen praise the preparation but cite time and employer conflicts, while campaigns like Operation Boss Lift educate employers on time off for duty.
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New York State
Suratse
Herald American
Trainal
Port Drum
Mount An
Fort Dram
Armyatty
Perrin
Victor Sabeen
10Th Mountain Division
Sprayberry
Mbp
Richard Green
Syracuse
Dsmen
Green
Inside the Abrams M1A1 tank a tester drives the giant
A detailed test of the M1A1 Abrams, a 55 ton main battle tank built by General Dynamics in Michigan, covers its weight, armor, 120 mm gun, propulsion, interior layout, crew roles, security system, and performance data including speed, range, and startup procedure.
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General Dynamics
Pats
Pats Silo, Ay Seis Mich
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Mary Stout Leads Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
Mary AK Stout, a Vietnam nurse and mother of three, was elected president of the Columbus chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, becoming the first woman to head a major national veterans group. She hopes to aid veterans, especially the 216,000 women who served, by addressing issues with the Vet Center, VA decisions, and health benefits while promoting female veteran inclusion.
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Hay
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Veterans Administration
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Cho Lat
Carl Stut
Fort Ord
California
Carl
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Ohio State Council of the
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