Robert LaPointe
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With a commendable 26 years of service that began in 1969, Bob LaPointe undertook 8 remote tours in Korea and served two tours in Vietnam. Beyond the battlefield, he was stationed in the Alaska and was the first PJ to summit Mount McKinley. But Bob's legacy doesn't end there. He was the PJ Historian and has written two  books: 'All for One, The Rescue of Boxer 22' and 'PJ's in Vietnam.' We delve deep into his experiences, stories, and hope for his return as the much-respected PJ Historian. 
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