European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 23, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday september 23,1977 the stars and stripes Page 3 Story and photos by Rudi Williams bedtime Calls for a lot of Luck finding a comfortable place to sleep in the Middle of a War zone is not easy but pfc. Rex d. Long of the 2nd in 75th rangers was Lucky. When he parachuted with his platoon behind enemy lines he found a bed waiting for him in a barnyard. The platoon had stopped for a rest and the Soldier from fort Angeles wash., saw the mattress just lying he soon drifted off to dreamland in luxury. Most of the 50,000 soldiers taking part in the autumn forge exercise Carbon Edge were less fortunate. They had to catch a few winks whenever and wherever they could. Rudi Williams a photojournalist assigned to the Usa eur Public affairs office in Heidi Berg
