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Yes, I worked with a guy Fred Rodriguez who was Army in Vietnam and died of lung cancer caused by agent orange.

There is a saying that you wouldn't do it again for a Million dollars, however you wouldn't trade the experience for a Million dollars. Generally it was very exciting for a 19 year old.

The USS Hanson will have a reunion this Sept in Albuquerque.

"I'm an ok swimmer. The boot camp requirement is you have to tread water for ten minutes in a pool. "

In general quarters, below deck, in Haiphong Harbor we were shelling the City, as we turned to get out, we were hit with shore artillery that left 143 holes on the starboard side above deck. My rate was a Damage Controlman

It gave me the technical skills that helped me get a job with the federal Government and recently retired from the National Park Service.