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VIETNAM UNCENSORED: FROM NIGHTMARES TO NARRATIVES I remember the battlefield. The anxiety was a weight. It was not fear that gripped us but the act of overcoming it. We did not see ourselves as brave. We had a task. We got on with it. When the enemy was close, it was not about killing them. It was about getting everyone out safely. We wanted to come home. That was the wish before every fight. Even when the odds were against us, we stood tall. Perhaps it was the loyalty that drove us. Maybe it was the training, the spirit of the team. But in those moments, something strange happened. Defeat turned into victory. I do not know why we won when the situation seemed lost. Avoiding the daily horrors was not an option. I planned and plotted with my team until the moment we moved in. We knelt in the mud, heavy with gear, waiting for the fight. My heart raced, sweat ran down my face. I had to push down the anxiety. There was no other choice. I cannot remember when I stopped thinking of home. For those who came back, the nightmares lingered. "Vietnam Uncensored" will launch in nine days. It took long time to write this memoir. You will find the events that shaped my life. Each person who lived through that hell has their own story. I wrote of the worst moments, but every day was a nightmare that changed me. On November 11, Veteran’s Day, stand with me to launch "Vietnam Uncensored." Check the platforms for links as the date nears. Take advantage of the 50% discount on launch day. Sign up at the Vietnam Jerry site—https://vietnamjerry.com—to enter for a chance at genuine Army Vietnam War memorabilia. All proceeds go to the Kaufman Fund to aid veterans in need. Many still struggle to adjust after combat. So, you can enjoy a good read, get that discount, and help a worthy cause. With the holidays approaching, it makes for a meaningful gift. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #veteransday #vitnamuncensored #lessonslearned Jake Suggs Jill L. TOM SMITH Lindsey Asselin Jessica Glazer

VIETNAM UNCENSORED: FROM NIGHTMARES TO NARRATIVES I remember the battlefield. The anxiety was a weight. It was not fear that gripped us but the act of overcoming it. We did not see ourselves as brave. We had a task. We got on with it. When the enemy was close, it was not about killing them. It was about getting everyone out safely. We wanted to come home. That was the wish before every fight. Even when the odds were against us, we stood tall. Perhaps it was the loyalty that drove us. Maybe it was the training, the spirit of the team. But in those moments, something strange happened. Defeat turned into victory. I do not know why we won when the situation seemed lost. Avoiding the daily horrors was not an option. I planned and plotted with my team until the moment we moved in. We knelt in the mud, heavy with gear, waiting for the fight. My heart raced, sweat ran down my face. I had to push down the anxiety. There was no other choice. I cannot remember when I stopped thinking of home. For those who came back, the nightmares lingered. "Vietnam Uncensored" will launch in nine days. It took long time to write this memoir. You will find the events that shaped my life. Each person who lived through that hell has their own story. I wrote of the worst moments, but every day was a nightmare that changed me. On November 11, Veteran’s Day, stand with me to launch "Vietnam Uncensored." Check the platforms for links as the date nears. Take advantage of the 50% discount on launch day. Sign up at the Vietnam Jerry site—https://vietnamjerry.com—to enter for a chance at genuine Army Vietnam War memorabilia. All proceeds go to the Kaufman Fund to aid veterans in need. Many still struggle to adjust after combat. So, you can enjoy a good read, get that discount, and help a worthy cause. With the holidays approaching, it makes for a meaningful gift. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #veteransday #vitnamuncensored #lessonslearned Yonatan Hernandez Margarita Fernández Hiram Figueroa David Kugelmas Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk

VIETNAM UNCENSORED: FROM NIGHTMARES TO NARRATIVES I remember the battlefield. The anxiety was a weight. It was not fear that gripped us but the act of overcoming it. We did not see ourselves as brave. We had a task. We got on with it. When the enemy was close, it was not about killing them. It was about getting everyone out safely. We wanted to come home. That was the wish before every fight. Even when the odds were against us, we stood tall. Perhaps it was the loyalty that drove us. Maybe it was the training, the spirit of the team. But in those moments, something strange happened. Defeat turned into victory. I do not know why we won when the situation seemed lost. Avoiding the daily horrors was not an option. I planned and plotted with my team until the moment we moved in. We knelt in the mud, heavy with gear, waiting for the fight. My heart raced, sweat ran down my face. I had to push down the anxiety. There was no other choice. I cannot remember when I stopped thinking of home. For those who came back, the nightmares lingered. "Vietnam Uncensored" will launch in nine days. It took long time to write this memoir. You will find the events that shaped my life. Each person who lived through that hell has their own story. I wrote of the worst moments, but every day was a nightmare that changed me. On November 11, Veteran’s Day, stand with me to launch "Vietnam Uncensored." Check the platforms for links as the date nears. Take advantage of the 50% discount on launch day. Sign up at the Vietnam Jerry sitto enter for a chance at genuine Army Vietnam War memorabilia. All proceeds go to the Kaufman Fund to aid veterans in need. Many still struggle to adjust after combat. So, you can enjoy a good read, get that discount, and help a worthy cause. With the holidays approaching, it makes for a meaningful gift. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #veteransday #vitnamuncensored #lessonslearned

VIETNAM UNCENSORED: FROM NIGHTMARES TO NARRATIVES I remember the battlefield. The anxiety was a weight. It was not fear that gripped us but the act of overcoming it. We did not see ourselves as brave. We had a task. We got on with it. When the enemy was close, it was not about killing them. It was about getting everyone out safely. We wanted to come home. That was the wish before every fight. Even when the odds were against us, we stood tall. Perhaps it was the loyalty that drove us. Maybe it was the training, the spirit of the team. But in those moments, something strange happened. Defeat turned into victory. I do not know why we won when the situation seemed lost. Avoiding the daily horrors was not an option. I planned and plotted with my team until the moment we moved in. We knelt in the mud, heavy with gear, waiting for the fight. My heart raced, sweat ran down my face. I had to push down the anxiety. There was no other choice. I cannot remember when I stopped thinking of home. For those who came back, the nightmares lingered. "Vietnam Uncensored" will launch in nine days. It took long time to write this memoir. You will find the events that shaped my life. Each person who lived through that hell has their own story. I wrote of the worst moments, but every day was a nightmare that changed me. On November 11, Veteran’s Day, stand with me to launch "Vietnam Uncensored." Check the platforms for links as the date nears. Take advantage of the 50% discount on launch day. Sign up at the Vietnam Jerry site—https://vietnamjerry.com—to enter for a chance at genuine Army Vietnam War memorabilia. All proceeds go to the Kaufman Fund to aid veterans in need. Many still struggle to adjust after combat. So, you can enjoy a good read, get that discount, and help a worthy cause. With the holidays approaching, it makes for a meaningful gift. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #veteransday #vitnamuncensored #lessonslearned Wayne Kaufman Shelia Schneider Steve Rosenblum Rick Bava George Cavanaugh

ECHOES OF WAR: THE LASTING IMPACT ON VETERANS In Vietnam, no one I met thought of themselves as a hero or a patriot. We all shared a complex and dangerous life. We didn’t talk about our missions, wins, or losses. Instead, we complained about the military and our leaders. It was easier to grumble than to face the daily threats to our lives. Maybe one day, if we survived, we’d share stories of battles, brothers, and medals. But for most of us, it was enough to live in the moment, not to relive the past. We felt the weight of our impermanence in a place where danger lurked everywhere. Safety was a dream. Montrose died in a rocket attack while eating in the mess tent. We didn’t see ourselves as tough guys, but there were times when our missions turned us into cold killers. I faced moments where taking a life felt like the only choice. I recount these experiences in Vietnam Uncensored. Direct combat changed us, but even minor incidents left scars. The war turned everything into instinct. This would follow us home as PTSD or even madness. You can read about the history of Vietnam, our unit, and how we survived in Vietnam Uncensored. Stand with me for the book launch on Nov 11, Veteran’s Day. Learn more at the Vietnam Jerry site: https://vietnamjerry.com. You’ll get the first chapter, listen to Corporal Cummings’ ghost story from NPR, and receive a newsletter with exclusive content. All net proceeds from book sales go to the Kaufman Fund, which helps veterans in need. The book will be 50% off on launch day. You’ll get a great read and help support our veterans. Thank you. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #lessonslearned #mentalhealth #supportveteran

ECHOES OF WAR: THE LASTING IMPACT ON VETERANS In Vietnam, no one I met thought of themselves as a hero or a patriot. We all shared a complex and dangerous life. We didn’t talk about our missions, wins, or losses. Instead, we complained about the military and our leaders. It was easier to grumble than to face the daily threats to our lives. Maybe one day, if we survived, we’d share stories of battles, brothers, and medals. But for most of us, it was enough to live in the moment, not to relive the past. We felt the weight of our impermanence in a place where danger lurked everywhere. Safety was a dream. Montrose died in a rocket attack while eating in the mess tent. We didn’t see ourselves as tough guys, but there were times when our missions turned us into cold killers. I faced moments where taking a life felt like the only choice. I recount these experiences in Vietnam Uncensored. Direct combat changed us, but even minor incidents left scars. The war turned everything into instinct. This would follow us home as PTSD or even madness. You can read about the history of Vietnam, our unit, and how we survived in Vietnam Uncensored. Stand with me for the book launch on Nov 11, Veteran’s Day. Learn more at the Vietnam Jerry site: https://vietnamjerry.com. You’ll get the first chapter, listen to Corporal Cummings’ ghost story from NPR, and receive a newsletter with exclusive content. All net proceeds from book sales go to the Kaufman Fund, which helps veterans in need. The book will be 50% off on launch day. You’ll get a great read and help support our veterans. Thank you. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #lessonslearned #mentalhealth #supportveterans Matt Laddin Rebecca Hollingsworth Charles de Kovachich Neil Wank Stacey Glazer

Remembrance Day: Lest we forget More than a century since its inception, Remembrance Day remains one of the most powerful communication campaigns the world has ever seen. Originally marking that moment in 1918 when – at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – the guns finally fell silent, marking the end of the First World War, Remembrance Day continues to grow in prominence as the years go on. Every November 11th people around the world fall silent in a shared moment of reflection. We honour the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who serve and have served in the Armed Forces – of all nations –nowadays marking not just the end of WWI, but conflicts and wars since and up to the current day. This isn’t about jingoism, ‘victories’ or glorifying war – quite the opposite – it’s about the human sacrifices that are sometimes needed to ensure peace and stability. Here in the UK the Poppy Appeal, organised by the Royal British Legion, raises millions of pounds to support the Armed Forces community. But this campaign needs little promotion at all. A simple symbol - a red poppy - is pinned to shirts, jumpers and coats across the country, powerfully representing the field of red poppies that bloomed on the battle-scarred land of Flanders Fields, Belgium, immortalised in the famous poem written John McCrae. The simple symbol of a small flower, coupled with our shared minute of silence on Remembrance Day keeps the message of honour and respect for the soldiers alive every year. In PR, we aim to craft messages that stand the test of time and connect with people. With Remembrance Day, we are not only humbled, but also reminded that the most meaningful messages can, both metaphorically and literally, become pinned to the fabric of our society. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #PoppyAppeal #LestWeForget #RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces #Remembrance #VeteransDay #SacrificeAndService #WW1 #PoppyDay

ECHOES OF WAR: THE LASTING IMPACT ON VETERANS In Vietnam, no one I met thought of themselves as a hero or a patriot. We all shared a complex and dangerous life. We didn’t talk about our missions, wins, or losses. Instead, we complained about the military and our leaders. It was easier to grumble than to face the daily threats to our lives. Maybe one day, if we survived, we’d share stories of battles, brothers, and medals. But for most of us, it was enough to live in the moment, not to relive the past. We felt the weight of our impermanence in a place where danger lurked everywhere. Safety was a dream. Montrose died in a rocket attack while eating in the mess tent. We didn’t see ourselves as tough guys, but there were times when our missions turned us into cold killers. I faced moments where taking a life felt like the only choice. I recount these experiences in Vietnam Uncensored. Direct combat changed us, but even minor incidents left scars. The war turned everything into instinct. This would follow us home as PTSD or even madness. You can read about the history of Vietnam, our unit, and how we survived in Vietnam Uncensored. Stand with me for the book launch on Nov 11, Veteran’s Day. Learn more at the Vietnam Jerry site: https://vietnamjerry.com. You’ll get the first chapter, listen to Corporal Cummings’ ghost story from NPR, and receive a newsletter with exclusive content. All net proceeds from book sales go to the Kaufman Fund, which helps veterans in need. The book will be 50% off on launch day. You’ll get a great read and help support our veterans. Thank you. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #lessonslearned #mentalhealth #supportveterans Dom Einhorn Jason Wills David Kugelmas Herb M. Marcus Shields

  SUPPORT VETERANS WHILE DISCOVERING THE REALITY OF THE VIETNAM WAR   When I set out to write Vietnam Uncensored, describing the grotesque war experiences became impossible. I started with many pieces, but completing them became impossible. Was I writing a memoir or a horror story? Instead, I decided to describe the absurd, weird, and impossible events that confronted us daily.  I did not want to inform the horrific, if not ghoulish, combat results. Still, the revulsions we discovered in the jungle and the inhumanity of the enemy needed exposure. After all, we walked the land and became forced to participate in the brutality and bestiality plaguing that war-torn country where death and destruction became normal. It occurred we would never find redemption for what we did. There was no sense to any of it except performing our duty. I thought it would make us irredeemable. And yet, we could not avoid becoming part of the deceit, secrecy, depravity, and death. And that is the Vietnam I wrote about – sparing nothing of our feelings and descension into the abyss of the trauma that would become a permanent part of our being. The story of the sordid history and what we did to survive will launch in early November. I invite you to read the first chapter and listen to the ghost story of Corporal Cummings as broadcast by NPR, receive the newsletter, acquire the memoir at special launch day pricing, and become eligible for authentic Vietnam War memorabilia at the Vietnam Jerry site. All net proceeds will help veterans in need through the Kaufman Fund. So, pick up a great read and help support our veterans on the launch day. You’ll be glad you did. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #vietnamuncensored #lessonslearned #readingcommunity Sarah Lindsey Dennis D. McDonald Brian Whiting Bill Webb

SUPPORT VETERANS WHILE DISCOVERING THE REALITY OF THE VIETNAM WAR   When I set out to write Vietnam Uncensored, describing the grotesque war experiences became impossible. I started with many pieces, but completing them became impossible. Was I writing a memoir or a horror story? Instead, I decided to describe the absurd, weird, and impossible events that confronted us daily.  I did not want to inform the horrific, if not ghoulish, combat results. Still, the revulsions we discovered in the jungle and the inhumanity of the enemy needed exposure. After all, we walked the land and became forced to participate in the brutality and bestiality plaguing that war-torn country where death and destruction became normal. It occurred we would never find redemption for what we did. There was no sense to any of it except performing our duty. I thought it would make us irredeemable. And yet, we could not avoid becoming part of the deceit, secrecy, depravity, and death. And that is the Vietnam I wrote about – sparing nothing of our feelings and descension into the abyss of the trauma that would become a permanent part of our being. The story of the sordid history and what we did to survive will launch in early November. I invite you to read the first chapter and listen to the ghost story of Corporal Cummings as broadcast by NPR, receive the newsletter, acquire the memoir at special launch day pricing, and become eligible for authentic Vietnam War memorabilia at the Vietnam Jerry site. All net proceeds will help veterans in need through the Kaufman Fund. So, pick up a great read and help support our veterans on the launch day. You’ll be glad you did. #vietnamwar #vietnamveterans #vietnamuncensored #lessonslearned #readingcommunity @luke Bamrud JEAN-LOUIS BLAIRVACQ Sean McReynolds A. Chason C. Tom Testa