DAV Podcast

Whispers from Vietnam - The Nurses' Stories


Listen Later

In this compelling DAV Podcast episode, "Whispers from Vietnam The Nurses' Stories," we honor the often-overlooked service of women Vietnam veterans, predominantly nurses, who comprised 90% of female deployments to Southeast Asia. Join host Elizabeth DePompei as she speaks with Donna Koff, Linda Schwartz, and Diane Carlson Evans, who share powerful firsthand accounts of their Vietnam War experiences. This episode explores their motivations for enlisting, the harsh realities of wartime nursing, from treating severe casualties to navigating challenging living conditions and the unique struggles faced by military women including sexual harassment and the lack of support upon their return. Discover the resilience and dedication of these brave women and learn about the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington D.C., a testament to their enduring legacy and a vital place of healing for veterans. Tune in to hear these inspiring stories of service and sacrifice.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

DAV PodcastBy DAV

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

30 ratings


More shows like DAV Podcast

View all
Adam Carolla Show by PodcastOne / Carolla Digital

Adam Carolla Show

37,197 Listeners

Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain

43,701 Listeners

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe by The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

41,184 Listeners

Monsters Among Us by Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios

Monsters Among Us

7,674 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,479 Listeners

Shawn Ryan Show by Shawn Ryan

Shawn Ryan Show

43,895 Listeners

Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

Huberman Lab

29,186 Listeners

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

10,841 Listeners