Yep. he was. I was one, too. All I can say is there were guys I served with that I would always want on my flank if the hammer came down...
BUT I wouldn't give one effing cent for their political views. Being a good Marine (or Soldier, Sailor, Airman) and even being a brave one does not bestow wisdom, nor honor, nor ethics...
However, it is a good place to start even if it ends with a pudknocker like John F'ing Kerry.
Just goes to show even in a world of Vietman Vets you still got a few peckerwoods that don't know their elbows from shinola.