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    Army officer remembers 1960s service at YPG

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    A black-and-white photograph showing a uniformed military officer standing at attention beside a military utility vehicle in an arid desert environment. The vehicle displays markings including 'TED 50' and 'F 0458' on its front, consistent with U.S. military vehicle identification. The setting appears to be a desert testing or operational area based on the flat, barren terrain.

    YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    04.15.1964

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    U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

    When Larry Edens left U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in 1965, “The Sound of Music” was a popular movie, Lyndon Johnson was president, and the United States’ troop strength in Vietnam was escalating dramatically. YPG was Edens’ only permanent duty station during his time in uniform. After two years of active duty and three years in the reserves, Edens spent three years in the Tennessee National Guard and was promoted to captain on his last day. He returned to his job at DuPont in Tennessee, and later worked for his alma matter, Georgia Tech, for a number of years before retiring. Through it all, he considered his time at YPG as a formative experience, personally and professionally.

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    Date Taken: 04.15.1964
    Date Posted: 08.07.2021 21:28
    Photo ID: 6751088
    VIRIN: 640415-D-GD001-200
    Resolution: 1431x1304
    Size: 411.06 KB
    Location: YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, US

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