The Vietnam War had been in full swing at the time Ed Rothery signed up for the U.S. Marine Corps. He was only 20 years old when he was sent to Khe Sanh Combat Base with an MOS of 2575 - Special Communications Operator. Ed spent thirteen months in Vietnam and was honorably discharged as a USMC Sergeant in 1972. After graduating from Oregon Institute of Technology, he spent his professional career in the field of Engineering. Ed is currently enjoying retirement and lives near Portland, Oregon with his wife Karen.