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<p>The front of a sniper challenge coin in Kugler’s collection. The reverse side reads, “You can run but you will only die tired.” (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>The front of a sniper challenge coin in Kugler’s collection. The reverse side reads, “You can run but you will only die tired.” (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

October 30, 2016

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Marine sniper still dealing with Vietnam War's aftermath
October 30, 2016 6 a.m.

Marine sniper still dealing with Vietnam War's aftermath

As Ed Kugler waited for a kill in the stifling jungle heat of Vietnam, the directives from his staff sergeant drummed in his head time and time again.