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Episode 3266 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Ron and Don Mosbaugh’s identical twin humor. The featured story is titled: IDENTICAL TWIN PHENOMENAS.- Part II.
Identical twins Don and Ron Mosbaugh spent their lives astonishing friends, doctors, military officers, and teammates with their uncanny similarities and unforgettable twin pranks. Both men experienced nearly identical medical histories, including heart attacks requiring three stents in the exact same locations just weeks apart, gallbladder removals only one week apart, and multiple surgeries for diverticulitis. Even doctors were amazed when the brothers ended up in ambulances on the same day and underwent surgery at nearly the same time.
Their twin bond created unforgettable moments during their distinguished Navy careers as Hospital Corpsmen and later Command Master Chiefs in the United States Navy Reserve. During a 1968 training assignment at Naval Hospital Charleston, a young Navy Ensign accused Ron of falsely wearing highly decorated Vietnam combat ribbons, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat “V,” and Purple Hearts. After angrily escorting Ron to personnel records, the embarrassed ensign discovered every medal was legitimate. The next day, he mistakenly confronted Don, believing he was catching Ron in another lie because Don wore fewer ribbons. Only after checking Don’s records did the ensign realize the brothers were identical twins, leading to laughter and a memorable friendship.
The twins also delighted in fooling their commanding officers. In one famous prank, Ron impersonated Don before a trip with a Navy captain, causing the furious officer to believe Don had ignored direct orders about his uniform. Moments later, Don appeared fully dressed in Navy blues, leaving the stunned captain speechless when he realized he had been tricked by identical twins.
Beyond the military, the Mosbaugh brothers excelled in athletics, starring in football, basketball, and track while earning college scholarships and all-state honors. Their remarkable lives combined patriotism, humor, athletic excellence, and the unbreakable bond only identical twins can share.
Listen to Episode 3266 and discover more about Ron and Don Mosbaugh’s identical twin humor.
