Joe Bruce sent this email regarding his duty during Operation Dominic.
From: Jfb9214@aol.com
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999
Subject: DOMINIC I
To: pdxavets@aracnet.com
At the age of 19, I Participated in Operation Dominic 1, Swordfish, in 1962
while serving aboard the USS Hopewell (DD-681). I really don't remember too
much about the operation. I do remember being on deck with life jacket,
helmet and pant legs tucked in. And I also remember cameras all over the
ship and the violent reaction from the base surge hitting the ship. That's
about it.
I did have some certificates for participation from Joint Task Force 8.
Can't find them now, but wish I still had them.
My health problems include thyroid, arthritis and a blood disorder with a
disability rating of 30%. I work for the DOD on a large military base in
facility management. My children, all born after the test are diabetic (no
family history).
Joe Bruce
Email: Jfb9214@aol.com
Keith Whittle
August 13, 1999
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