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In reply to the discussion: I flew in the US Air Force for eight years during the Vietnam era... [View all]Jamesm9164
(541 posts)28. As did I
I have watched and enjoyed DU for many years and have hesitated to join the conversation. Mostly because of shit-stirrers.
This post stirred my soul.
I also flew the C-141 for 22-years - 1970 - 1992.
Think about the history, folks.
The present President of the United States is a disgrace.
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I flew in the US Air Force for eight years during the Vietnam era... [View all]
Jack-o-Lantern
Sep 2020
OP
Always consider the source. To be admired by Trump indicates the recipient is some sort of immoral
Karadeniz
Sep 2020
#4
Hearing your story brings tears to my eyes. All the sacrifices & lives lost doing what's
Illumination
Sep 2020
#16
My own experiences as an Infantry Platoon Leader showed me the same waste you saw
Victor_c3
Sep 2020
#35
As part of a family whose members served in Vietnam, I now have tears in my eyes.
Paper Roses
Sep 2020
#47