Abstract:
This book chronicles the life of the author from the Fall of 1968 when he learns of his assignment to the war zone of South Vietnam to his return to the United States in January, 1970, his discharge from the Army and completion of his college degrees. Highlights include preparations to leave his Army assignment in West Germany, initial Vietnam training at Fort Lewis, Washington, additional training upon arrival in-country and assignment to the 1st Air Cavalry Division, the tropical living and working conditions endured by our military forces and descriptions of enemy attacks and close calls he experienced.