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A native of michigan s upper peninsula, commander harris graduated from the u. Navy ships and, thus, the rationale for such a policy becomes apparent. When the naval air reserve was reorganized in 1970 tactical electronic warfare squadron 208 was established on july 31 at nas alameda, california, as part of carrier air wing twenty. Your vaq 129 patches are 3 wide, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing.
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