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US troops crossing a river in Vietnam atop of an M113, 1970 (media.kbin.social)
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[–] Established_Trial@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow! I can’t say I blame them as I feel the exact same way just thinking about it. People like your grandfather were more badass than we give them credit for

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'm glad my grandfather came away from the war much as my great-uncles said he was before it - a sweet, kind, silly guy who enjoys cheesy action and horror movies and loves my grandmother to death. I'm blessed to have him.