6/6 Don't Forget...
 Service members cannot sue the military. The Feres Doctrine (1950) protects the military health officials.
 One officer looked at the forested hill above them and said, "I think we're heading towards some pretty big shit." 72 KIA, 372 wounded. Hamburger Hill May 1969.
 Vietnam War Veterans Day is celebrated on March 29th. Recognized annual holiday in 2017.
 In February 1968, eight Marines volunteered for a suicide mission to recover the body of PFC Michael J. Kelly.
 The Military and Congress considered the dogs "equipment" and therefore expendable.
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