Vietnam vet takes aim at war

Vietnam vet takes aim at war

(EXCERPT) Purple Heart-winning officer a prominent peace activist in
Colorado, by Kit Miniclier Denver Post Staff Writer

BRIGHTON - In his youth, Vietnam War veteran Charles Elliston recalls,
"I was a conservative. I used to think war protesters were nut cases -
agents of the enemy."

Today, former Chief Warrant Officer Elliston, 55, is an outspoken
anti-war activist who proudly wears his Army uniform to give himself
credibility.

The uniform is immaculate, as are his Vietnam combat ribbons, his
Purple Heart, and the silver wings with wreath and star that identify
him as a senior Army aviator.

Elliston also wears pins on his uniform. One reads "N...

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