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From Vietnam Waters to Honor Flight | Wichita News
From the cockpit of a carrier to the muddy shores of Vietnam, Larry Wise’s 26-year Navy journey took him from bomb assembly zones to amphibious assault vehicles and finally to training counselors—each role etched with grit and sacrifice. After a rocky shore stint and a brief civilian detour back to Wichita, he returned to uniform, rising through the ranks before retiring as a senior chief boatswain’s mate. His crowning moment? A Kansas Honor Flight that finally gave him the recognition he’d long waited for—a warm welcome that mirrored how modern veterans are honored, proving his service…
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