Robert Thiesing arrived in Vietnam in 1969 and joined the 334th Assault Aviation Company as a Cobra pilot. He would fly various combat missions over the ensuing twelve months, before extending his tour in 1970. After completing his military obligations, Thiesing was discharged from the Army in 1971.

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Chapters:
0:00 Training For War
2:15 Off to Vietnam
4:23 Nearly Shot Down
6:33 Combat Missions
9:38 Extending
13:47 Leaving Vietnam
15:52 Discharged

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