JanscruggsVietnamWarstories@buzzsprout.com
Jan Scruggs is founder of the nation's Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. Vietnam War Stories are a way to discuss military service and the Memorial. Hear inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles from veterans. Each did what was asked of them by the nation -risking their lives. The effort for the Memorial had its beginning in his study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while getting a Masters Degree from American University. Scruggs continues to monitor the societal, spiritual and other impacts of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. He is Chairman of the Selective Service National Appeals Board and a Member of the District of Columbia Bar Association. Contact at FOUNDEROFTHEWALL@gmail.com
JanscruggsVietnamWarstories@buzzsprout.com
Marine Sees Heavy Combat in Nam. 3 Purple Hearts at Age 18
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JAN SCRUGGS
A special USMC unit was established to be helicoptered into areas where Americans were heavily engaged and under fire. The casualties were heavy since the enemy was expecting reinforcements. This small group of 50 Marines knew their chances of survival were not good.
The book- On Full Automatic: Surviving 18 months in Vietnam- is excellent. This book will show you how a young Marine got PTSD. Author Bill Taylor tells it all in graphic detail. He also notes problems with the early M16 Rifles which jammed and sometimes were not repairable while under fire.
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