Mike Mabe first presented a very stirring and evocative video compilation of his photos and memorabilia of his service in Vietnam 1965 to 1968 with the 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry. of the 101st Airborne, as a combat soldier with a jeep mounted 105 mm re-coiless rifle. Scenes of men when not on the front line.

Secondly he reminded us of the importance of telling our families of our own military service. What better encouragement for our young men and women to serve their country in some form of the military or civil service? Freedom is not Free!