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Thirty years ago in Vietnam, I began what would become my first photo essay, where I told a cohesive story through a series of images. Up until then, I had done stills on TV shows and movies and various editorial, advertising, and PR shoots. The experience redirected both my career path and the way I approach photography. My love of travel and study of history were coalescing. I have a Master’s degree in Pictorial/Documentary History, a special major I created at California State University, Los Angeles, with my thesis on how the city of Boston interpreted its historical sites. This study taught me more profound research techniques and helped me put pen to paper in support of my photo-driven series.
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When the last American helicopter ascended into the