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Old 11-07-2013 | 06:51 AM
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While the final toast of the Doolittle Raiders will not be open to the public, a live feed of the event will be broadcast on The Pentagon Channel at 6 p.m. EST on Nov. 9. A link to the live stream will be available at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil and www.af.mil.
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Old 11-07-2013 | 06:55 AM
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We will watch - then my wife and I will raise a glass in their honor.

Please join us if you can.
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Old 11-08-2013 | 07:21 PM
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thanks for letting us know FTroop!

Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole(Co-pilot for Doolittle) came to my squadron in 2009 to speak to us, what an honor it was to shake his hand.

I will be raising a glass.
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Old 11-09-2013 | 02:04 PM
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It just started.
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Old 11-09-2013 | 02:24 PM
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Thanks for sharing that link. True warriors and patriots.
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Old 11-09-2013 | 02:24 PM
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Wow...thanks for posting...happened upon this just in time!
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Old 11-09-2013 | 02:31 PM
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Default Doolittle Raiders Final Toast

...streamed live.

Copied from the military forum.
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Old 11-09-2013 | 04:06 PM
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My wife (USAF RN) and I (USAF Pilot) raised a glass with them. It was an honor.
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Old 11-10-2013 | 12:49 PM
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Great story, thanks for the post
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