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<p>A large sign marks the entrance to Ed Kugler’s driveway in Big Arm. Kugler said when he and his wife were looking to relocate to Montana their realtor told him “I’ve finally figured you out. You’re a sniper. You want the high ground.” Kugler agreed and loves the location. HIs home looks out over the Flathead Lake. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>A large sign marks the entrance to Ed Kugler’s driveway in Big Arm. Kugler said when he and his wife were looking to relocate to Montana their realtor told him “I’ve finally figured you out. You’re a sniper. You want the high ground.” Kugler agreed and loves the location. HIs home looks out over the Flathead Lake. (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.