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We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.
In this compelling episode, Robert Jones, a Vietnam War Veteran and former POW, shares his incredible journey from West Point to the battlefields of Vietnam.
Robert recounts the harrowing experience of being shot down, captured, and enduring years of imprisonment. Robert discusses the importance of camaraderie among POWs, the psychological strategies he employed to survive, and the eventual joy of returning home.
Robert emphasizes the need to support veterans today, reflecting on the challenges they face and his commitment to helping them improve their lives.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to a Vietnam Hero
01:39 Bob Jones: A Journey from West Point to Vietnam
05:33 The Fateful Mission: Ejection and Capture
12:48 Life as a POW: The Initial Experience
19:25 Surviving Solitary Confinement
24:11 The Reality of Captivity: Daily Life and Torture
35:34 Communication and Organization Among POWs
42:30 The Long Road to Freedom: Operation Homecoming
51:44 Returning Home: The First Meal and Adjustments
58:40 Giving Back: Helping Fellow Veterans
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By Tom Smith/Dan Murphy4.9
5858 ratings
We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.
In this compelling episode, Robert Jones, a Vietnam War Veteran and former POW, shares his incredible journey from West Point to the battlefields of Vietnam.
Robert recounts the harrowing experience of being shot down, captured, and enduring years of imprisonment. Robert discusses the importance of camaraderie among POWs, the psychological strategies he employed to survive, and the eventual joy of returning home.
Robert emphasizes the need to support veterans today, reflecting on the challenges they face and his commitment to helping them improve their lives.
Instagram: @thegoldshieldshow
X: @TheGoldShields
www.thegoldshieldshow.com
Youtube.com/@GoldShields
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to a Vietnam Hero
01:39 Bob Jones: A Journey from West Point to Vietnam
05:33 The Fateful Mission: Ejection and Capture
12:48 Life as a POW: The Initial Experience
19:25 Surviving Solitary Confinement
24:11 The Reality of Captivity: Daily Life and Torture
35:34 Communication and Organization Among POWs
42:30 The Long Road to Freedom: Operation Homecoming
51:44 Returning Home: The First Meal and Adjustments
58:40 Giving Back: Helping Fellow Veterans
SUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShields
Follow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast Platforms
Visit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/
https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/
linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b

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