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To: MWestMom

When I was 19 I couldn’t swim. During basic training I and six others, all black, failed the swim test.

35 posted on 08/02/2010 9:08:25 PM PDT by Tail Gunner John

To: Tail Gunner John

"During basic training I and six others, all black, failed the swim test."

Hi John ... why was it that you didn't swim well? Was it the same for all six of you, or were there different reasons?

52 posted on 08/02/2010 9:49:24 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)

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