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Navy, 8 years·VF-121, VF-92, VF-126·TAD to TOPGUN, 1977 to 1978·3 combat tours in Vietnam, 1971 to 1974·USS Constellation CVA-64·Final checker, 73-74 Westpac (AMS-3)·2 honorable discharges·Married to Pat for 53 years·Sons Michael and Rob
William's story
I served for 8 years, with VF-121, VF-92, VF-126, TAD to TOPGUN 77-78. Did 3 Combat tours 71-74 in Vietnam. Served with the #1 Fighter squadron in the US Navy. 2 Honorable discharges. I have 3 stints in my heart from agent orange. 100% disabled as of October 1, 2025. I live on 4 acres with my wife of 53 years, I'm retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Topeka, 10-1-2017 after 25 years service. Was lead tech in the physical & chemical test lab.
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- VETERAN ACCOUNT Shared by William Couch with Fire Swept Trail, October 2026. Not independently verified.