Vietnam War

Custis was born in Goshen, Indiana, on July 23, 1917. In 1939, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in Indiana, before being commissioned ensign in the U. S. Naval Reserve. While on inactive duty, he completed his medical degree at Northwestern University in Illinois in 1941.

Navy Veteran Robert Shumaker served during the Vietnam War. He was captured by North Vietnamese forces and held as a prisoner of war for eight years.

This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Nicky D. Bacon, who was a Medal of Honor recipient during his second tour of duty in Vietnam.

Harvey Pratt served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He later designed the National Native American Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Janis Nark, who served as a nurse during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm.

Clyde East served in the Air Force for 25 years, once holding the record for the highest number of repeat combat medals earned during service.

Maj. Gen. Rexford Dettre served in the Army Air Force during World War II and became a prisoner of war (POW) after being captured by the Germans. He later served in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and worked with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

I’m involved in prostate cancer basic research and new drug development. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in Veterans. About 35,000 Veterans with prostate cancer receive treatment in the VA system.

Veterans are at high risk for experiencing potentially traumatic events during military service. Evidence also suggests that sexual minorities are at greater risk of PTEs, compared with heterosexual peers. However, few studies have documented how traumatic experiences may differ by sexual orientation among Veterans.

Here’s important sarcoma cancer information. Also read about cancer service-connected disability if exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Veterans in VA’s recreation therapy program built a Caravelle skiff, a rowing and sailing dory-skiff. They worked on it for 1½ years as part of outpatient therapy. “The camaraderie is outstanding.”

Army Veteran Mitchell “never knew how good VA was.” At a friend’s urging, he went to VA and doctors there doctors found a myelofibrosis disorder. Today, Mitchell believes “it’s a good thing I’m here.”