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Atlantic Treaty Organization matters. In addition, he serves as the senior Air Force member, Military Staff Committee, United Nations.
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Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, which was immediately sent to Korea, where he flew 63 combat missions. Fish later served as a navigator with the aircrew of the commanding general,
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