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Dave Holmes is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served in the US Army from 1964-1966. Dave was drafted during his first few years in college and joined the army without regret he was happy and eager to serve his country. In Vietnam, Dave drove a truck that carried military supplies and food from the coast to the Cambodian border. During the war, Dave and his fellow soldiers knew about the (secret) bombing of Cambodia, unlike most of the American public, which was misinformed and unaware of these attacks. When asked if anyone told him that these attacks remained secretive, he claimed that they were not. These bombing strikes were simply thought to be attempts of self-defence their goal was to keep the enemy away. Dave fondly remembers the peddlers in Vietnam selling knickknacks, cigarettes, and other items for the soldiers. Luckily for Dave, he did not suffer from any post-traumatic stress or nightmares after the war. He easily adjusted back to life in the States. Soon after the war, Dave met and married his wife Michele - they have one son. Dave is now a retired machinist and resides in Ventura County, CA. [Profile bio] Richelle Gribble is a sophomore from Idyllwild, CA pursuing a degree in Fine Arts with minors in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Angela Gutierrez will be graduating from USC with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy this December. Ryan Sanchez is a 3rd year music industry major who is pursuing a career in audio engineering and producing. [Profiler bio]
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