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Firefights, mortar attacks, and friendly fire were all part of the experiences of an infantryman in the jungles of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. But bugs, leeches, exhaustion, swamps, accidents, snakes, C-rations, digging in, cutting overhead cover, grief, humor, camaraderie, rain, thirst, impressive weapons, useless weapons, care packages, and much, much more filled up most of the infantryman's one-year tour in Vietnam.Daily life as an infantryman in Vietnam was a completely foreign experience compared to the lives most young American soldiers knew growing up. The war and the jungle saw to that. Soldiers had to cope and adapt. Almost all did.In this book, the author tells many stories of events he personally experienced during his year in Vietnam. Through these stories, he aptly describes the daily life and shared experiences of soldiers in the 4th Infantry Division in the jungles of Vietnam's Central Highlands.Anyone who has a personal connection with someone who served as an infantryman in Vietnam or simply has curiosity about infantry life in Vietnam will better understand, after reading this book, the answer to the question "What was daily life like for them there?"

Legacy: In Search of the Past is the story of the Gantt/Gaunt family in America. It begins in England in 1571 with Thomas and Susanne Bates Gaunt and continues to the beginning of the 20th century. The author's research confirms the Gauntts were good citizens and hardworking people mostly farmers and carpenters by trade. Peter Gaunt was the first of the family to come to America in 1636. He became a Quaker, lived, and died in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hananiah, Peter's son, purchased a tract of land in West Jersey in 1685. Some of the family took the old wagon road to the south in search of a better life in the mid 18th century. They lived in Camden SC for a time then a brother, Israel Gauntt moved to Newberry SC. Israel was a patriot in the Revolution and the direct ancestor of the author. Israel's son, Joseph, moved to Lexington County SC where he raised a large family including a son, Elijah Gantt. Each generation from Thomas in England to Elijah's sons and daughters are explored and their stories told. Elijah was the author's third great grandfather. Their story embraces triumph and suffering tempered by devotion to family during bad times and good.

Numerous novels have been penned about the US-Vietnam war, making it challenging for writers to present a unique perspective. In Tiger Spring, Huu Uoc offers a fresh take, portraying not just the external battles but the internal struggles of soldiers. He delves into the "war within a war," highlighting the human side of Vietnamese soldiers. They weren't mere instruments of destruction but individuals driven by love, dreams, and the desire for peace. Amidst the chaos of war, they grappled with strong emotions and desires. Captured diaries reveal their yearning for a normal life post-war. Tiger Spring underscores the profound humanity of these soldiers, emphasizing their dreams and aspirations beyond the battlefield.

In April 1975, Saigon was a dangerous place. American forces had left Vietnam two years prior, and the northern and southern governments were functioning as two independent countries following the Paris Peace Accords of 1973. But peace wouldn't last. By the early months of 1975, northern communist forces had begun making their way violently southward to depose the American-backed South Vietnamese government and "unify" the country.Knowing his family could face imprisonment or execution if they stayed, Chau Tan Nguyen, a 40-year old lieutenant colonel and C-130 pilot in the South Vietnamese Air Force, hatched a daring plan to save his family - his wife, Mai, their 3-year-old daughter Truc, 18-month-old son Trung, Mai's parents, Hong and Dat, and Mai's three younger brothers, Son, Dzung, and Tuan.Uncommon Cargo is based on the true story of the Nguyen family's harrowing race against time to escape South Vietnam and reach freedom. It would not be without heartache, tragedy, and despair, but it is also a story of love, strength of family, and raw determination.Much has been written about the American war experience in Vietnam, but precious little chronicles the lives of the Vietnamese families who survived it. Uncommon Cargo is the incredible story of one that did.

He was a young student in medical school in Philadelphia with outstanding athletic abilities and extraordinary quickness of eye and hand. This rare ability results in the death of a fellow student in a swordfight. Seriously wounded himself, Immanual Kant Saye goes on the run, all the way to St. Louis. Then, sad events put Saye on a trail of revenge across the West. Along the way, he finds to his dismay that he is far too good at killing ... blade or gun.

Welcome to The Old Mill Paintings. For our two college students, it all started with a class assignment. Jill and David were taking a required English class. They had the same professor, though they were in different classes. They had never met. Each student was to write a research paper on a subject of their choosing.Little did this pair know, their choice of subjects, would lead them on an adventure, lasting more than two years and changing their lives. Were it not for their professor's curiosity and him introducing the pair the adventure would never have occurred.Their search for the Old Mill led to a lengthy undertaking during which they fell in love and found treasure beyond their wildest dreams. What started as a search for an Old Mill ended with a Sandcastle on a deserted beach.

My desire for this devotional is that you will know your purpose, to be A Child of God. It does not matter how young or how old, YOU are a Child of God.A child is continuously learning and becoming. I (Mrs. Tuinder to my former students) am a retired school teacher and I am still growing as A Child of God. Some of the practices in this devotional were revealed to me this last year while Mr. Tuinder and I were living in a cabin in the woods.You will come to realize your need for different tools during different seasons of your life. The first step is to pack these tools in your Disciple Toolbox. Your experiences and encounters with God, your Heavenly Father, will refine your skills to use them. As a son or daughter, you can put all your confidence and trust in The One who has called you to this most excellent purpose. Together, we can shout, "I Am a Child of God!"

Dad's number one rule was, "Just keep the horse between you and the ground." Even so, Eloise fell off her mare too many times to count. But in time, they made a winning team; Mom, Dad, Eloise, and a chestnut mare named Whiplash.But her parents' divorce, her mother's death, and estrangement from her father had knocked her flat. No effort on her part could change things. The bridge she thought she would cross had burned. Maybe it was her dad, Jock, who lit the match, but it was Eloise who had poured the gasoline on top.Eloise had made her peace. Now, reading history was a fine escape, and she loved her job at the animal clinic. Her online reading community, daydreaming, and caring for other people's animals fed her mind, heart, and soul, even if it was by proxy.Then early one morning a stray dog showed up at the clinic door. Then a faceless man on the Internet offers her a glimpse of an 18th century journal he claims to have found. If she wants more, she must get it from him. Eloise becomes obsessed with the stray dog and engrossed in the 18th century journal. The dog, the journals, and a horse called the "Red Devil" propel Eloise on a journey.A journey that puts her back in the saddle, both in the present, and in 18th century Virginia.

My desire for this devotional is that you will know your purpose, to be A Child of God. It does not matter how young or how old, YOU are a Child of God.A child is continuously learning and becoming. I (Mrs. Tuinder to my former students) am a retired school teacher and I am still growing as A Child of God. Some of the practices in this devotional were revealed to me this last year while Mr. Tuinder and I were living in a cabin in the woods.You will come to realize your need for different tools during different seasons of your life. The first step is to pack these tools in your Disciple Toolbox. Your experiences and encounters with God, your Heavenly Father, will refine your skills to use them. As a son or daughter, you can put all your confidence and trust in The One who has called you to this most excellent purpose. Together, we can shout, "I Am a Child of God!"

In Shattered Reflections: A Female Soldier's Unveiled Truth, prepare to step into the unfiltered world of war through the raw perspective of a courageous 19-year-old girl thrust into a combat zone. As a military police soldier, Dallas endures an array of missions, including the rise of the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq 2003. This gripping tell-all journal exposes the stark reality of operations gone wrong, the frustrations of troops, and the untold whispers that echo through the barracks.Dallas's day-to-day memoirs will take you on an emotional roller coaster, immersing you in the depths of her frustration, despair, and occasional moments of mirth amidst the chaos of war. Through her brutally honest accounts, she shines a light on the vulnerabilities of a young woman navigating a relentless battlefield.Years later, Dallas's introspective reflection offers a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of a soldier attempting to heal the wounds of her past. With every turn of the page, you will witness the unveiling of her most intimate thoughts and experiences, gaining a profound understanding of why it took her nearly two decades to confront the truths concealed within these pages.Shattered Reflections is not merely a war journal-it is a captivating and necessary journey towards healing and self-discovery. This powerful memoir challenges preconceptions and fosters empathy, inviting readers to witness the profound resilience of the human spirit amidst the horrors of combat. Prepare to be captivated, moved, and forever changed by Dallas's extraordinary tale.

Rippling through the passage of time are the memories of cadets who attended Pennsylvania Military College. This tome is an amalgamation of the eclectic experiences of those who wandered through the quadrangle and wondered what they were doing in their classes. As the years passed, these recollections evolved with the impact of life's experiences. We are thankful to our classmates who took the time to memorialize their reminiscences in order that others may enjoy them.These writers contributed to an effort that may be likened to the famed Chicken Soup for the Soul. However, this work may be remembered as Chicken Soup for the Cadet.Finally, as the days of Pennsylvania Military College become more distant, it is our desire that this book will serve as a reminder and celebration of those times we had, some comical, some moving. Join us in a walk-through history at the place we called home for four years of our lives. - James VanSciver

A story of a boy facing adulthood in 1960 America, his journey from enlistment through three decades leading in the Army with a unique combination of honesty, vulnerability, and passion that will leave you completely spellbound. If you want to know what it must have been like to serve as a Soldier, be sent off to war, and face the challenges of returning home afterwards, this is the book to read. Once you start reading it, you will not want to put it down. It is a gripping story of an infantryman's journey, the life of a Soldier from what it was like to join the Army, like so many did in the 1960s, and find themselves in the jungles of Vietnam, raising an Army family, to leading at the highest levels of the Army. It is full of tremendous lessons that all of us can benefit from. The High Ground is a story of faith, family, resiliency, sacrifice, and personal and moral courage as told through the eyes of a true patriot. It contains just the right amount of emotion, raw, human challenges, and good humor.

The OU Radio broadcast team was in the Cotton Bowl press box in 2011, waiting for the obligatory 11 AM kick off between OU and Texas. Coach Merv Johnson was talking of the rain soaked 15-15 game in 1984, and how OU actually won. "We had the ball on a fumble before the (controversial) Stansberry play", Merv said. I later looked at the highlights and he was correct.It dawned on me that I need to write this down. (I was in my 5th game as the new statistician with the OU radio group.) I then started privately recording interesting interactions and a recap after Sooner games. Coach Merv had famously said he would not write a book, because he did not want to move, but I would still document happenings that maybe my daughters and Coach's family may appreciate. I later decided Sooner fans may enjoy some of this stuff too, and we would still not have to relocate.

David, the Psalmist, sang, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts." (Psalm 145:3-4, NIV)In this lively spiritual memoir, that is precisely what Marlene Kreidler has done. She commends God's works to the next generation and tells of God's mighty actions. As she recounts what has been, up to now, oral family history, Marlene offers a priceless gift to her family and others. The stories she records give glimpses of the loving heart of her Heavenly Father and of Jesus whom she most passionately wants the reader to meet.For the past 10+ years it has been my privilege to engage with Marlene and a group of Bible students regularly as we have prayerfully discussed the lives of "Bible Greats"-Ruth, David, Moses, Jacob, Paul, Abraham, Sarah, Jesus, and many others. In each weekly discussion Marlene consistently draws from her wealth of scripture study and personal experience with Jesus. Occasionally she will illustrate her point with some story from her own life, often from her childhood. In this highly readable little volume, Marlene brings those same warm qualities to the telling of her family's story. Read and enjoy. Read and be inspired. Read and praise God's greatness as Marlene commends to you the mighty works of God, from one generation to the next.Douglas Tilstra, Ph.D.Vice President for Student LifeWalla Walla University

Bittersweet Blessings is a book about the sweet experiences and bitter losses of life with God while moving 28 times, attending 17 different schools, and working in 32 positions in the fields of nursing and ministry. Flexibility, like the stretching of a rubber band is not a natural or static human condition, yet like the rubber band, flexibility is gained in change. So, Bittersweet Blessings is about holding on to desires and carrying burdens to God. It is about woundedness and healing and about grief and hope. Bittersweet Blessings is about experiencing the relationships and events of life through an eternal perspective.

The reclusive Malchus Marlow has finally reintegrated himself into society, even stepping far beyond his comfort zone to become the village doctor. Everything should be perfect now. Right? Well, not quite. Even though he has overcome many of his doubts and insecurities, he still struggles with the haunting memories of his family. He never had the opportunity or the courage to mend his relationship with them before, but with Alvera's tender encouragement, he endeavors to try now. There's just one problem: his older brother, Andrew. He had always been the one who had bullied him the most when they were boys, and even after all these years of separation, he has not changed. If anything, his cruelty has only grown in intensity. The master's efforts to reach out to him are constantly met with frigid resistance and setbacks, including a mysterious illness, whose devastating effects penetrate much deeper than just the physical body. More broken and defeated than he was before, Malchus teeters on the verge of giving up. Nevertheless, he perseveres and soon realizes that this decision might not only determine his relationship with his brother, but also if his brother lives or dies.

For 25 years, Bob Babcock has been collecting stories from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans and urging other Baby Boomers to write down their stories before it's too late. During the COVID19 pandemic lockdown, he decided to take his own advice.Looking Back & Smiling chronicles Bob's life from growing up in small town Oklahoma, to his service in the Army, his many years with IBM, the last two decades of publishing memories, and other life memories that he now looks back on fondly. He is hopeful that his story will inspire others of the Baby Boomer and older generations to write their memoir before it is too late.

REMF is a derogatory term for the support personnel who operate in the rear: "Rear Echelon M*r F*r." The day-to-day life of a REMF is less risky than the combat soldier, but it's not without its challenges. It was said during the Vietnam War that it took 9 soldiers to support a soldier in combat. I've pointed out how life at the 91st Evac had a lot of parallels to what was portrayed in M*A*S*H, the movie. The remembrances on the following pages are those of an 1LT MSC (First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps) who served in Vietnam from July 1970 to June 1971. MSCs took care of the Army issues allowing the doctors and nurses to focus on care of the sick and wounded. I hope my account gives the reader a picture, with some humor, of what life was like in an Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai in support of the Americal Division, a.k.a. 23rd Infantry Division.

The book tells the stories of the one hundred eighty-six soldiers of the 4th (Infantry) Division who were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for their valorous actions in World War One. One of those awards was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. The official citations are given, along with short profiles of each soldier's service, descriptions of the actions in which they earned their awards, and details of their lives after the war. The book also includes all known assigned medal numbers, the percentage of which, is without a doubt, the highest tally of known numbers for any Division in World War One. The profiles presented show that these soldiers were more than just names on an award list. They were sons, husbands, brothers, and fathers who answered their country's call to arms with patriotism and a strong sense of duty. Their courage and deeds live on after them.

Beyond the Battlefield is a compilation of 15 true stories based upon candid interviews with service members from all branches of the military. These stories bring to light the challenges of both combat and non-combat experiences while serving. In addition to these stories, the author introduces mindfulness and meditation as potential tools to help navigate the many difficulties that are addressed throughout the interviews with the hope of making these tools more accessible and acceptable within the mainstream military culture. This book is complete with heartfelt and sincere storytelling coupled with more objective and scientific data backing the usefulness of meditation and mindfulness within the context of military life.