[Cuttnhorse]

Um those boats were some of the most dangerouns assignments in 'nam.

You are exactly correct Bronco...I was on Swift Boats #10, #45, and #51, prior to Kerry's arrival. The first casualty on Swift boats was in Feb, 1996, when PCF 4 was sunk by a mine. I know, PCF 4 had just relieved our boat and we returned to provide support and recover bodies about a half hour after being relieved. I have photos somewhere in storage.

As much as I dispise Kerry, I get a little weary of FReepers who seem to think Kerry volunteered for this duty because he knew it was a cush assignment.

[syriacus]

As much as I dispise Kerry, I get a little weary of FReepers who seem to think Kerry volunteered for this duty because he knew it was a cush assignment.

Maybe not cush, but

Kerry is on the record saying he chose the swift boat assignment because he thought it would be safer than other assignments

From the Boston Post,

Heroism, and growing concern about war

[Mo1]

Hey Cuttnhorse .. Can I ask you something since you were on this type of boat ... How wise is it to beach one of these

I'm trying not question his service because I wasn't there and am not qualified to really say anything on boat when one is taking on enemy fire is a bit dangerous