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Photo by Jean-baptiste Fourichon. I don't remember where I found this photo, only that it reminded me of Obie's thread on wartime shaves. My GUESS is a Legionaire in Afganistan.

Obie,

I apologize for losing focus (it only happens daily) and hogging your thread. :gaah: But, I was captivated. Back on track...

In 1976, we were patroling the DMZ between East and West...

Thanks, Dan.

I'll look into it. Also, thank you for setting me straight (pun intended) on the straight razors in country question.

Screaming Eagle by any chance?

Obie,

Ain't it the truth! Your post brought to mind a letter I wrote to my young cousin Jason. He is a 7th grade Reading and English teacher. I got the impression from one of our conversations...

Obie,

What a wonderful story. I enjoyed reading every word. NOW I know one of the reasons you write so well...practice!!

It made me wonder about the troops now serving in harms way and how...