Posted on Mar 27, 2015
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Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, flew the final combat mission in World War II. He was among the World War II veterans who visited Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary.

I apologize if this was posted elsewhere. I found it on facebook, and enjoyed hearing one veteran's story. Thank you for the great example you set for our generation today Capt. Yellin.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v= [login to see] 717519
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Lt Col Skip Fleshman
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Awesome video of a true patriot and marine fighter pilot.
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CW5 Desk Officer
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What a GREAT video, SGT (Join to see)! He said, "The highlight of my life was serving my country." Would that we all felt that way. And if I could be half as sharp as this man at that age ... Well, let's just say that he is one sharp cookie for a 91-year-old man. Thanks for sharing this story and video about this great man.
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No problem, CW5 (Join to see)! I love listening to vets from that era and Vietnam tell their stories. Night and day difference to what I and others encountered. Not better, worse, anything, just different. Great part of US Military history.
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SPC(P) Mark Newman
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Do we know if Captain Yellin is a fellow member of RP? He lives in the next town over and my civilian workplace (a newspaper) is doing daily profiles on veterans for November. Either way, thanks for posting this.
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