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Thrilled That They Came Back
Korrinne Kanne started her active duty as the Vietnam War was winding down, and having recently finished up a 24-month stint in the Peace Corps in South Korea. Her first assignment was working stateside at Wilford Hall in San Antonio, Texas, and she notes that it was very moving to see the buses of soldiers coming back.
It used to be a man's world, but there are women who paved the way for people like me.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Faribault, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: San Antonio, TX, United States 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Air Force
Veteran Organization: Women Vets of MN, Society of Air Force Nurses
Additional Locations During Vietnam: Anchorage, AK
Korrinne's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair.
This story is part of Women in the War.
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Story Themes: Coming Home, Gender, Medical Mission, Medical Personnel, Nurse, Peace Corps, Society of Air Force Nurses, South Korea, State Fair Interviews, Watch, Women Vets of MN
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