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The War at Home Officially Began Today

September 1, 2010
Larry Winters

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".

Writings:

Email: larry@makingandunmaking.com

Larry is a member of the
Millrock Writers Collective

Larry Winters is LinkedIn

 2010 Schedule:

2010 Month:  J F M A M J J A S O N D

February 12
Veteran/Civilian Dialogue
with Scott Thompson
at Intersections
274 5th Avenue, NYC, NY

February 13
Poetry & Book Reading
Memorial Service for Richard Boes
in Woodstock, NY

February 25-26
Veteran/Civilian Dialogue
American Red Cross, Evansville, Indiana
[color flyer]

March 20, 21, 22
Veteran/Civilian Dialogue
Perdue University, Indiana

April 3
Citizen Soldier National Conference
New York, NY
[details]
[full brochure for more details]

May 6, 7, 8
Veteran/Civilian Dialogue
location to be determined
in Indiana

June - schedule coming

July  - schedule coming
 

2010 Month:  J F M A M J J A S O N D

"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

Click for article as appearing lohud.com

"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
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"Please rate this video and send it to as many folks as you think need to know we are fighting two war right now." Larry

Nobody in Baghdad Gonna Bag Your Dad
  a poem by Larry Winters
set to photos of the war in Iraq
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"Please rate this video and send it to as many folks as you think need to know we are fighting two war right now." Larry

See more YouTube videos of poetry and other writings by the author.
Hear the author read more of his poetry
This section of the website is updated regularly.  Please come back and visit often.


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"Fort Hood"

by Larry Winters 

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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”?

... [Full text of article from VietNow National Magazine  (will open in a new window)]

"Nothing Means Nothing"

a play written by Larry Winters
that addresses some of the hidden questions of veterans lives.

was last performed on  
November 13, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM
at   
Intersections,  
274 Fifth Avenue (between 29th & 30th Streets),
New York City, New York
Suggested donation:  $10

~ Invitation from Intersections ~
For more information, call 212-951-7006

 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." 

 ... [Full text of article (on Times Herald-Record  website will open in a new window)]

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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