"Second Lieutenant Thomas Schweizer, Jr., Platoon Commander of the 2nd Pistoon, Echo Company, seen here during combat in Vietnam in July 14, 1967. His father, Lieutenant Schweizer Sr., was also a platoon commander during World War II at the same age. The image captures Lieutenant Schweizer Jr. in uniform, demonstrating the continuity of military service in his family."

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