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A corpslevel command that served as successor to task force alpha and field forces vietnam, i field force, vietnam was activated on march 15, 1966. Us army late war us forces vietnam subdued ssi patch old stock shoulder sleeve. The crusaders sword the sword of freedom was suggested by the shouldersleeve insignia previously authorized for the united states military assistance command, vietnam and the united states army, vietnam. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Vietnam military patches and their meanings medals of america.
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