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  •  Kerry and aircraft carriers (none / 0)

    Kerry served on swift boats, not an aircraft carrier.

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    by Carl Nyberg on Wed Jan 28, 2004 at 10:49:19 PM PDT

    •  Kerry's service (none / 0)

      "Kerry served on swift boats, not an aircraft carrier."

      Incorrect.  Kerry did 2 tours of duty in the Navy.  The first was on an aircraft carrier.  It's not talked about much because frankly not much happened.  Then he re-enlisted and was assigned to swift boats.

      And thanks to the poster of this diary.  It's a good account, and it's always nice to read something about Kerry that isn't dripping venom.

      by Go Vegetarian on Wed Jan 28, 2004 at 11:14:20 PM PDT

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      •  thanks for info (none / 0)

        I checked Kerry's website for details on his Navy career.  It didn't mention the CV time.

        However, Kerry being a full lieutenant is consistent with doing a tour before Vietnam.

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        by Carl Nyberg on Thu Jan 29, 2004 at 01:33:45 AM PDT

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