Lt Col Melvin Mel Swanson OLAA 56th SOW

[@DougCarmichael]

I was the "replacement pilot" at 23:30; transferred from the 602nd SOS at NKP. Mel was one helluva commander!

[@johnbelus7828]

Thank you sir for your service to our country.

[@jamesallen3799]

He speaks as a commander Who loves his people and knows the pain of the mission and the reality of what it takes to accomplish the bitter daily mission. We all could only want to have a commander of his strength.

[@edwardhuett7924]

My commander

[@frankhinkle5772]

Welcome home sir, welcome home.

[@thomasstephens5572]

Love your stories. Thank you so much for this and your service. Thank you for looking out for the guys on the ground. You all are remarkable. Dad was Airforce stationed in Thailand in 70. Hope you get to meet up with those SOG guys you saved.

[@jansobieski7470]

Hatchet Force sir... Tailwind was a monumental battle and stellar testament to US fighting spirit...

[@therealkevan8158]

Nobody who matters cares what CNN thinks either, Muchos thankyous to Lt. Col. Melvin for taking the time to do this for us

[@edwardhuett7924]

Served as crewchief with olaa in 70. Crewchief of month in March 70

[@edwardhuett7924]

Spad of the month. Made me walk funny