Tag Archives: Vietnam

From the Jungle to Compton to the Corps

Posted on February 17, 2013 by glenn.selby

Born in Vietnam and raised in Compton, Calif., Loc C. Huynh has persevered through a dangerous childhood to become a United States Marine.
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Then-Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha greets his oldest child, Dessi, during his homecoming from Iraq. Romesha Family courtesy photo

Medal of Honor Recipient Talks Life After Army

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Medal of Honor Recipient Former Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha loved being in the Army, but after surviving the deadly battle of COP Keating he knew it was time to put his family first.
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Soldier Relives Traumatic Experience, Implores Others to Seek Help

Posted on January 30, 2013 by glenn.selby

George “Noel” Crawford, discusses “flashbacks” that he would have as a result of serving in the Vietnam War.
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Posted in DoD News, PTSD Awareness Month, Rotator | Tagged Andrews Air Force Base, George "Noel" Crawford, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Potomac River, PTSD, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Sniper Competition

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jtozer

Hundreds of civilians converged on Camp Perry, Ohio, to take part in the Vintage Sniper National Match. Fred Gowen is a Marine Vietnam veteran, who is one of almost 500 civilians who came out for the competition. He’s had experience …
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The Therapeutic Value of Adaptive Sports

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jtozer

Like so many Americans, my eyes have been glued to the television this week as Team USA has made a run for Gold-medal dominance in the 2012 London Olympics. But as a Veteran and an amputee, I’m also looking forward …
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