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Colonel Joe O. Bellino (left) was commander of the 8th Transportation Group, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. He was instrumental in initiating the "Hardened Convoy Concept," and encouraging development of the armored gun trucks. The yellow-nosed trucks of 8th Group were a familiar sign in convoys throughout the highlands. The Deputy DCSLOG in December 1968, stated: "During the Tet Offensive, the 8th Group did more to enhance the Transportation Corps than any other thing since its inception in 1942."
Colonel Joe O.Bellino (left), at his farewell from 8th Transportation Group, Vietnam, in September 1968. His change of command ceremony included a review of troops with MG Charles M. Getty, commander of the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), shown here left of Bellino. Soldiers of the 8th
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