“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are...
“When I was 15 or 16, I was drafted into the South Vietnamese Army. I fought in the Vietnam War. “Today, if you are a Vietnam veteran from America, I’ll give you a big hug. I...
“I’m planning to go back to school to get my master’s in military social work. There’s a big need in the veteran community. Especially as a female veteran with kids, it’s hard to get the help...
“We’re just veterans helping veterans. Through the years, we’ve seen what many of them are going through. We feel like we have to help our brothers and sisters because they get very little assistance from our...
“I love the casinos, the church and donating to different charities. I volunteer at the Star of Hope Mission and give away clothes to Suit Up for Success, which supports women who are looking for jobs....
“I’m an auctioneer. I tour the United States raising money for soldiers to be able to go get their service dogs. A lot of people can’t afford them, and the VA does not help at all....
“What really hurt most coming back from Vietnam was being spit on, being called baby killers and that type of thing. It was terrible. People didn’t respect you, didn’t want to see you. You understood that,...
