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cbabe

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3. This happened to a friend who saw combat in

Reply to Jacson6 (Original post)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:35 PM

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Puerto Rico. Military denied it ever happened.

Then a history prof wrote a book with photos. Photos included my friend front and center.

Thirty years later with the help of Rep. Jayapal he got full benefits for life.

History is important.

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/9461266-terror-in-paradise

Terror in Paradise by V.J. Stovall |

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This book reflects on the tragic events of December 3, 1979, when a terrorist group attacked a bus of unarmed navy sailors in Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico,

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Area 51 veterans dying of cancer as DOD denies they were there NewsNation Prime [View all] Jacson6 Saturday OP

Oh for Pete's sake! This admin's policy is all about screwing their soldiers. Not enough to lie about where they were flying_wahini Saturday #1

Unfortunately this sort of thing is not limited to this admin nor to Area 51. RockRaven Saturday #2

This happened to a friend who saw combat in cbabe Saturday #3

The VA will support the DoD in the lies. Every time I get an email from the VA about Wonder Why Saturday #4