04-23-2009, 20:06
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Ross Perot recieves honorary Green Beret
Brig. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commanding general, Unites States Army Special Forces Command, presents an honorary Green Beret to Ross Perot at the Banquet for the 2nd Annual Special Forces Symposium Banquet, April 22, while Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland Jr., commanding general, United States Army Special Operations Command, and Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, Commanding General, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, look on. Perot was presented the Green Beret for his remarkable contributions to the Special Forces community. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Curt Squires, USASOC News Service)
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04-23-2009, 20:29
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If memory serves, he was also given one about 10 years ago at a similar ball (the same one that Wayne Newton attended and sang the Ballad of the Green Berets)
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04-23-2009, 23:17
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Very cool.
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04-24-2009, 17:03
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Definitely an interesting American.
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04-24-2009, 17:28
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Well done Mr. Perot!
You are a patriot!.
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04-24-2009, 17:33
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Congratulations Mr. Perot
but especially...congratulations to BG Repass!! I remember the good General fondly as CPT Repass!
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04-25-2009, 00:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebeef
I remember the good General fondly as CPT Repass!
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That's cuz you're old!  Just kidding, brother...I know you can and do still smoke the young'uns.
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04-25-2009, 12:37
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Con grads!!!!
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04-26-2009, 01:51
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Congrats Mr. Perot on your award........................
GB TFS
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04-26-2009, 16:39
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Very cool!
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04-26-2009, 19:15
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Very Cool.
Very good to see Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland Jr, looking his best. Remember him when he was the commander of the 5th group.
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