I had the same thing happen to me (gained 10 anyway). I was told that they fed us cadets double rations. Also, we could buy beer on post, and it was HOT in Fayetnam.
Bill Jacobs
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I had the same thing happen to me (gained 10 anyway). I was told that they fed us cadets double rations. Also, we could buy beer on post, and it was HOT in Fayetnam.
Bill Jacobs
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Hello everyone,
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