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salimbag

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4. Vietnam trips
Fri Apr 25, 2014, 11:20 PM
Apr 2014

I was in Vietnam from 1967 to 1973, first in the navy and then as a civilian. I have been back many times, and have had good experiences. Some powerful emotions, especially when talking with Vietnamese veterans. So many lives lost and ruined, it's very sad. The young Vietnamese are the new life of the nation, vibrant and hopeful. I have friends from the Iraq war who have been back, but it's impossible to predict how any particular veteran will respond to the experience. Good luck!

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