A large group of veterans is now entering the US. Our Military hospitals
and Veterans Administration who represent our front line in helping soldiers
has demonstrated over the last ten years they are not capable, they are
underfunded, understaffed, and so far unsuccessful at treating Post Traumatic
Disorder. There are numerous accounts demonstrating the inability of the
VA in confronting the internal wars that continues to rage in our returning
troops. What will the VA do with the massive numbers of vets who will be
standing behind the returning soldiers already on their door steps? What
has historically has absorbed returning soldiers in past wars is the job
market; there is no job market. What the American people need to become aware
of is that the war is entering their houses, their jobs, it rolls on their
highways, and their green zones are about to be infiltrated by men and women
who are still fighting on interior battlefields.
About Larry Winters:
Photo: Lauren Thomas
Born and raised in New Paltz, NY, Larry Winters entered
the United States Marine Corps after high school and served in Vietnam 1969-1970.
Twenty-five years later, by then a licensed mental health counselor at Four
Winds Hospital in Katonah, NY, the veteran returned to Vietnam with other
heath care professionals to study Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in
the Vietnamese people and to make peace with his past. Larry is a widely
published poet, men's group leader and group psychotherapist.
He has published his book titled "The Making and Un-making of a
Marine".
"Veteran - Civilian Dialogue" filmed by Michael
Enright
"The Veteran - Civilian Dialogue is a comprehensive and replicable program
that works to empower veterans to fully re-integrate into civilian society
and educate civilians to the unique needs and strengths of returning military
personnel. These conversations explore the ways that war impacts us all,
veterans and civilians alike." ( from Intersections International
program description)
Filmed March 17, 2010 in New York City, NY
Produced by Intersections International
Filmed and edited by Michael Enright
Friend's film tells Marine's Afghan story
By Michael Risinit mrisinit@lohud.com
lohud.com
March 22, 2010
"Home of the Brave" a film by Michael Enright
(Journal News Trailer)
From:
IntersectionsIntl
Parris Island to the Hanoi Hilton
a poem by Larry Winters a journey from home to Vietnam Play this video in high quality "Please
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Nobody in Baghdad Gonna Bag Your Dad
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by Larry Winters Featured story from VietNow National Magazine,
November 11, 2009
Some of us have taken an oath, swearing a solemn pledge, at one time or another.
Those of us who have been in the military have all taken an oath that put
our lives on the line for our country. But many Americans have never taken
a serious oath of any kind, especially not an oath that pledges any kind
of commitment to this country. Is it time now for a Citizens Oath?
was last performed on November 13, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM
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Afghanistan reminiscent of Vietnam, two veterans
say
By Jeremiah Horrigan Times Herald-Record
Posted: December 05, 2009 - 2:00 AM
Photo: Times Herald-Record/CHET GORDON
In his speech at West Point Tuesday, President Obama rejected the notion
that his plan for further involvement in Afghanistan has any parallel to
the Vietnam conflict.
But parallels abound for two New Paltz Vietnam vets; a third Vietnam vet
says he sees parallels to the Iraq war.
New Paltz native Larry Winters joined the Marines out of high school and
served in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He is also the author of "The Making
and Un-Making of a Marine," an autobiography. While he thought the president
did a good job of explaining the situation in Afghanistan, Winters doesn't
like what he sees down the road.
"The strongest parallels I see between Afghanistan and Vietnam is the military
leadership making the same kind of impossible-to-win decisions. The lives
of U.S. soldiers are being spent on issues that are remote to our
homeland."
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May 30 is Memorial Day
and November 11 is Veterans Day
but we should be grateful to our veterans and service men and women every
day of the year. So call someone you know who served and say
"Thank You!"
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