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Military service experiences in Southeast Asia
Transition to civilian life and veteran integration
American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America involvement
Missing in Action (MIA) recovery efforts and closure
Personal accounts of Army Ranger service
The cost of freedom and military sacrifice
Donation of organs after service-related death
Motivation for joining the military
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Notable Quotes (3)
I found all that exciting and those were the things that when I reflect back at it, it was kind of an exciting time. I never felt I was in danger.
He wasn't a machine repair guy or engine repair guy. I honestly don't think that Rangers have what the military calls an MOS.
Someone reached for a defiill and discovered that it had no batteries in it. And then they discovered that the oxygen tank that Ben was breathing from had a service alarm going off.
People (7)
Wayne BymanVeteranAir Force veteran who served in Southeast Asia, missile guidance and control technician.
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Air Force veteran who served in Southeast Asia, missile guidance and control technician.
“Freedom has never been free. Never been free.”
Reflecting on the cost of service.
John Michael LaneSpecialist E4Army veteran, clerk typist, member of MIA Hunters.
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Army veteran, clerk typist, member of MIA Hunters.
“I understood that at that moment, that was the moment of truth for that father.”
Describing witnessing a father checking dog tags on his son's casket.
Jill StevensonMother of Corporal Benjamin CopParent of an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
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Parent of an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
“Freedom has always come at a high cost.”
Discussing her son's sacrifice.
Valerie KennedyMother of Specialist Joseph Allen KennedyParent of an Army soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
Parent of an Army soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
Brian MoonFormer VP of Northwest AirlinesFounding member of the MIA Hunters search group, passed away in 2015.
Founding member of the MIA Hunters search group, passed away in 2015.
Benjamin CopCorporal, Army RangerArmy Ranger who died in Afghanistan in 2009 after a cardiac arrest in a medical facility.
Army Ranger who died in Afghanistan in 2009 after a cardiac arrest in a medical facility.
Joseph Allen KennedySpecialist, US ArmyKilled in action in Afghanistan, April 2011.
Killed in action in Afghanistan, April 2011.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- 19 January 1966 - 18 January 1968: John Michael Lane active duty
- July 2009: Benjamin Cop injury and death in Afghanistan
- June 2009: Flag line arrival at Holman Field
- May 2009: MIA Hunters missions (May 2-15 and May 14-27)
- April 15, 2011: Joseph Allen Kennedy killed in action