Oct 23 1984
 

I for got to post this yesterday.

25 years ago.

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I am sorry if you lost a friend or family member in one of the worst single incidents in US military history since WWII.

1983 Beirut barracks bombing

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Re: Oct 23 1984
 

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Re: Oct 23 1984
 

God,I remember that terrible day like it was yesterday. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Re: Oct 23 1984
 

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God,I remember that terrrible day like it was yesterday. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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I had just left Norfolk for the Med and every other unit in my squadron was sent to Grenada ( that invasion was 25 years ago tomorrow). We crossed the big pond alone, very alone.