Why I hate Shish K bobs to this day. The American Army base Vinh Long did not have an Officer’s Mess but it did have an Officer’s Club. Most officers ate breakfast at one of the unit mess halls on post bu most at their evening meal at The Officer’s Club. Officer living quarters for […]
The 175th Outlaws were stationed at Vinh Long, Republic of Vietnam, 1966-1972, to support the Vietnamese army in the IV Corps delta along the Mekong River. Outlaws was the call for the two transport platoons and the gun platoon were the Mavericks. The support platoon were the Road Runners. In 1971 the Mavericks had upgraded
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This rain water barrel table was designed to raise the rain barrels so water pressure was increased when using a hose to hand water plants. This table is made 4 x 4 and 2 x 4 cedar boards supported on a concrete block base. This table allows for the rain barrels to be completely emptied
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The 175th Assault Helicopter Company was stationed at Vinh Long, Republic of Vietnam during the years 1966-1972. The radio call sign for the two transport or slick platoons was the Outlaws. Mavericks was the call sign for the charlie model gun platoon. The support platoon, which had extra duties supporting the airfield, were the Road
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During the US Civil War, the price of coffee was so high that it was a luxury for people on either side. What did the average person use as a substitute. This article is based on various articles and on a discussion with my Grandmother about what she used during the depression. Review this article
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No design can be better than the measurements made throughout the design and production process. No measurement can be trusted unless the instruments used are precise enough to measure features accurately. This article deals with why such precise measurements are necessary. Remember: “If you can not measure it accurately, you can not fix it.”
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A local Christian church wanted to set up a Roman era village and have typical crafts. A friend of mind asked me to help research this project. I found that organs were being used at that time and I found a floor painting that showed one such organ with a bellows. From my description, my
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When I first became a corner worker or corner marshal, I tried to write down everything that would help a new corner worker. This document will never be complete as there are always more that I can think of to add to it.The article was started to deal with Sports Car Club of America flagging.
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