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Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

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The real coup, however, was the recovery of an M60A3 tank that had been placed on display in 1990 in front of a VFW in northwest Central Florida. Although technically a "display" piece, the members of the VFW, with permission from the US Government, kept the vehicle in running condition - key elements like the starter and distributor were kept under lock and key in the VFW to prevent theft.

In May of 2001, the a representative from the VFW made the dangerous trek 150+ miles south from Panasoffkee, Florida, to formally request assistance from the 1st JMC to help with constant raids and harassment by NA forces, and offered use of "their tank". The 1st JMC was surprised to find an operational (in terms of running gear; the tank was without ammunition for it's 105mm main gun) M60A3 in the hands of the VFW. With it's ranks recently swelled by volunteers from Orlando, the JMC immediately established a post in Panasoffkee, recruited 73 locals (most of whom were already battle and survival-hardened), and set about converting the M60 to burn alcohol. By late 2001, the tank was fully functional, with an additional .50 cal mounted in front of the loader's hatch, and 30 rounds of solid-shot 105mm ammunition manufactured in Orlando.

Maybe they'll name it "Kosciusko, We Are Here!" in honor of the recently-returned military personnel's service in Poland.