Gustav Hasford (1947-1993) of Haleyville, Winston County, served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He later wroteThe Short Timers and The Phantom Blooper based on his experiences, and co-wrote the screenplay for Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, adapted from The Short Timers.
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