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- [James Capers Jr.] I got a chance to be a combat swimmer.

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We did three combat dives and two swims

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of 1500 meters in enemy territory.

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We fought our way from the DMZ

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back toward Hue City.

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Then I was promoted to staff sergeant.

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And then we lost all of the officers.

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And I was given a promotion to 2nd lieutenant

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in five minutes.

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I've tried to look after my troops, my men.

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They were my most prized possession I had.

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