“As I understand it, Ron Paul never left the states during his stretch of service.” Not true.
A flight surgeon stationed in South Korea, Middle East, and Africa from 62-65. Did not receive order to go to Vietnam. I am sure a lot of pilots appreciated his services.
He was not directly in the Vietnam war.
Incidentally, did you check out this link?
click on ‘muslim vote on paul’.
Then report back to us.