Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.  I am proud to be an American and am in awe of all those who serve in our military.  Today, I introduce you to Don Andrews.

Don Andrews served as a Regional Marine Officer during the Vietnam War.  At the youthful age of 82, he shares his accounts of the uniqueness of his position and his war experience.

I am honored that Don took the time to chat with me.  I learned so much from his stories and am grateful for the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the selflessness of all who serve.  Don and I start our chat with him showing me his passports – which were incredibly unusual – and he even shares some ghost stories!

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Discussed in this episode:

Passports

Florida State University (FSU)

Vietnam War

Vietnam

Taiwan

Thailand

American Embassy

Manila, Philippines

Marine Security Guard

Ghosts

Snow Country

Ghost in the Shell

The Year of Living Dangerously by Christopher Koch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Host: Mimi Chan