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Dan Spahn

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After responding to the Mayaguez Incident, the USS Coral Sea finished its visit to Australia for a commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Dan Spahn fondly recalls that visit and, when he returned stateside, he managed to secure shore duty for the remainder of his enlistment. His electronics training served him well in his post-military career. (4:22)

Grady Mullins

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Grady Mullins started his career at an accelerated rate, having graduated at age 15 and getting his first job soon after. However, his true life endeavors came about when the second world war broke out, and he was one of millions shipped off to Europe to aid in America's fight against the Germans. (This interview made possible with the support of RICHARD A. BERNSTEIN.) (5:05)

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While over in Europe, Private Mullins was transferred around to quite a few different locations, always having to deal with new assignments that came in every day. (This interview made possible with the support of RICHARD A. BERNSTEIN.) (7:01)

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While in the middle of artillery combat, Private Mullins had a close encounter with one of the shells that landed very close to him. Here he talks about what it's like to be caught in a war zone while trying to get the job done. While in Koblenz, there were some encounters with German soldiers who were caught and became prisoners. (This interview made possible with the support of RICHARD A. BERNSTEIN.) (4:09)

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During his time in the army, Grady Mullins had to deal with German prisoners trying to rejoin the fight by escaping back to Germany. Some of these times were when he was assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division in Hallein. (This interview made possible with the support of RICHARD A. BERNSTEIN.) (6:42)

William Kernan

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General Buck Kernan never intended to join the Army but the GI Bill beckoned and he followed. Once he was in, he was determined to be a Ranger. He was also determined to get to Vietnam before it was all over. He was mentored in his career by both generals and sergeants and he carried forward their lessons. (4:00)

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When General Buck Kernan was a young officer going into Vietnam, he was hoping to be assigned to the 101st Airborne and he got his wish. Soon he was in command of Tiger Force platoon, a group of hardened specialists who operated in the deep jungle. There was no training that could completely prepare you for that. It was an evolutionary learning experience. (6:03)

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When he was serving outside the Ranger Regiment, General Buck Kernan thought mostly about getting back. When he did return, he began planning the operation in Panama that became known as Just Cause. After an unusual jump with the softest landing he ever experienced, he witnessed the courage and good judgment of two young Rangers. (7:08)

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General Buck Kernan's biggest heroes are the troops and NCO's that helped develop him into an effective leader. He feels privileged to have served with the Rangers. They are still the role models for the rest of the Army and that is why they lead the way. (5:22)

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What should a young man who wants to become a Ranger expect? General Buck Kernan knows. They will learn what the Rangers stand for and have accomplished and they will will develop the skills to carry that forward. It is a life you will miss when it's over. (2:23)