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Old 06-17-2011, 08:31 PM
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From Seattle Times:

In 1969, Eugene Krueger left his young wife, Sharon, and headed off to Vietnam, where the 20-year-old's heroism as an Army pilot would be recognized with two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Bronze Star.

Krueger returned home, raised four daughters and embarked on a civilian career with Northwest Airlines while serving with the Washington National Guard.

Local News | Federal Way pilot retires after front-line service spanning Vietnam, Afghanistan | Seattle Times Newspaper
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Cool story, thanks for sharing.
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There is so much hidden between the lines of this story. He is a true patriot!

We had 2 similar pilots in my unit in Kandahar back in 03. They both turned 55 while serving in Afghanistan. One of the men had more hours than the entire command staff put together. We were all Guard.......

Hats off to CW5 Eugene Krueger!
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