Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, flew the final combat mission in World War II.

2015-03-27T17:30:00-04:00

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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Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, flew the final combat mission in World War II. He was among the #WWII veterans who visited Iwo Jima for the...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 6:40 PM

2015-03-27T18:40:55-04:00

What a GREAT video, SGT Private RallyPoint Member! 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.

Response by Lt Col Skip Fleshman made Apr 14 at 2015 6:47 PM

2015-04-14T18:47:29-04:00

Awesome video of a true patriot and marine fighter pilot.

Response by SPC(P) Mark Newman made Nov 2 at 2015 6:03 PM

2015-11-02T18:03:52-05:00

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.