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Veteran Atchley Reflects on War Lessons and Patriotism
Vietnam veteran Cecil Atchley now leads Schofield Middle School and reflects on the war. He supported the draft for all Americans and says the government owes veterans nothing beyond rehabilitation for injuries. He recalls service in 1968 70 with the First Signal Brigade in Vietnam earning two bronze stars and later coaching at C A Johnson High School.
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Cecil Atchely
Schofield Middle School
Atchley
U.S. Army
Fort Dix
N.J
Fort Gordon
Vietnam
First Signal Brigade
Long Binh
South Vietnam
Columbia
National Guard
151St Signal Battalion
Newberry
Guard
C.A. Johnson High School
Viet Cong
NVA