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On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of the United States National Defense Corps (USNDC), I am very deeply saddened by the loss of our former National Commander, Major General Joe Potter (RET, USAF). It's with a heavy heart to break this sad news to all USNDC members and friends that knew Major General Potter, we lost him on 17 June 2022.
I am writing regarding the legislation –The Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act. In the strongest words, we, the USNDC are humbled that you have taken such action. During the Viet Nam War, as a U.S. Army Special Forces Officer, I served in Studies and Observation Group (SOG) under similar conditions. Our Hmong/Lao Americans served alongside us and now deserve the recognition for their bravery and dedication to the principles of freedom and liberty given freely as fellow Americans.
During the Vietnam War, the Americans operated a secret radar station; Site 85, situated 15 miles from the North Vietnamese border atop one of the highest mountains in Laos. Crucially it gave American bombers the ability to attack in all weather, a critical capability during the Rolling Thunder bombing campaign. The North Vietnamese got wise!