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We Were Just Doing a Job
Gary Edmison held a variety of roles in a variety of places during the Vietnam War. Rather than risk being sent to the front lines on account of the draft, Gary enlisted in the Air Force.
I figured, well I'm gonna take a choice rather than a chance. I don't want to muddle through the swamps and stuff.
Gary's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Princeton, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Phan Rang Air Base, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Air Force
Dates of Service: 1967 - 1970
Unit: 352 TFS
Story Themes: Bloomington Picnic, Enlisting, Germany, Patriotism, Reunion, Watch, Weaponry
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