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Sonny Wong, a Vietnam veteran, shares stories about the unit during his tour of 12th Marine Regiments facilities Nov. 7, 2017, at 12th Marine Regiment’s company office on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

171109-M-WW697-0001.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

Nov 13, 2017

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN - Sonny Wong, a Vietnam veteran, and Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Yagel discuss the capabilities of the M777 Lightweight Howitzer and how it is used in modern day combat Nov. 7, 2017, at 12th Marine Regiment on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Wong was an interpreter attached to 12th Marines during the Vietnam War and decided to visit his old unit 51 years later. Yagel gave him a tour of the Regiment’s facilities and weapons as Wong described his experience working with the Marines.

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