Pfc. Brian Paul Kaess in the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia during the Cold War

Key Points

• To document the military service of Pfc. Brian Paul Kaess during a pivotal historical period.
• Descriptive account of Pfc. Brian Paul Kaess's service history
• Focus on time spent at Fort Belvoir
• Contextualization within Cold War period
• Illustrates the experiences of a soldier during the Cold War
• Highlights the role of Fort Belvoir as a military installation
• Provides a personal perspective on military service during the 1980s