Rick’s dad, Rod Solem, a Navy veteran, and Air Force vet Ken Rupp in studio telling stories

A couple of veterans — Rick’s dad, Rod Solem and Ken Rupp — joined the show, as we preview the WWII-era LST-325 now docked at Riverside Park, about ready for tours through the weekend.

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Ken is an Air Force vet and tour director for the LST and talks about the history of the ship and what visitors can expect.

Rod is a Vietnam vet that served on the Hancock Aircraft Carrier (CVA-19), and tells a really interesting story about the experience leaving Vietnam.

Tours for the LST-325 go from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. now through Monday. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for 6-17 year old and free for kids 5 and under.