Old 07-06-2011, 15:11   #1
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Aaron Bank

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https://sites.google.com/site/aaronbankspecforces/

I think that it is a great tribute to the good Man!

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Old 07-06-2011, 15:32   #2
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I must certainly concur,quite a man and officer.........

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Old 07-06-2011, 15:56   #3
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Interesting.

Colonel Aaron Bank stated more than once that Special Forces drew it's heritage from the OSS and not the 1st Special Service Force.

Attended his funeral services in '04.

A legend.
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Old 07-06-2011, 16:12   #4
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I was there, too, Mojaveman. I was the chief goose herder....
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Old 07-07-2011, 06:50   #5
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He was our guest speaker in '89 when I graduated. He was an inspiration then too.
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:11   #6
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Outstanding!
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