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“The Vietnam War was in full swing, the Air Force wanted me and I wanted out of Flint, so three years in the USA and that fourth one spent here in Vietnam really flipped my life around.”

Quote by Doug Rice

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Born on November 26, 1950, Doug Rice is a renowned author whose works span multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. Rice's writing is appreciated for its unique imagination and profound themes. more

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