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From Vietnam to Iraq [42min]

Charles Jones, staff writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, recounts the stories of three generals who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in his recent book, Boys of '67: From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men. The author chronicles the life and careers of Gen. James Jones, Maj. Gen. Ray Smith and Gen. Martin Steele, members of the Marine Officer Basic School graduating class of April 5,1967. This event was hosted by Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia.
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