13 Moons Over Vietnam: 12th Moon ~ Volatile

by Ben Thieu Long

13 Moons Over Vietnam: 12th Moon ~ Volatile
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13 Moons Over Vietnam: 12th Moon ~ Volatile

by Ben Thieu Long

Published Nov 28, 2023
204 Pages
Genre: FICTION / War & Military



 

Book Details

Military Police are typically hard-core and very disciplined. However, after nearly a year in Vietnam, even the most dedicated began to show signs of wavering. Follow one soldier's experience down the rabbit hole of war.

Another argument over the war. We see more conflict in the hooch lately than outside the wire.

“I’m with Luke,” Sergeant Kaminsky declared.

John insisted, “This isn’t your fight.”

The Sergeant stepped closer. “People like you are undermining our government.”

“I don’t believe that ‘my country right or wrong’ crap!” Tucker scoffed.

“Anybody in uniform who doesn’t support this war is a traitor. You’re worse than those anti-war assholes back home,” the Sergeant countered.

“It’s a free country. I have the right to free speech."

“You don’t have any rights. You follow orders – period!” the Sergeant bellowed.

“You’re lucky that bullshit letter from the commie-loving Senator hasn’t been ripped up, Ben,” Luke interjected.

Ben cringed. “That's private. It’s inside my footlocker.”

Sergeant Kaminski pointed. “THAT isn’t private property. It belongs to the U.S. Government.”

“Well, I still have the right to my opinion.”

"Only if you keep it to yourself. We don’t want to hear it!”

 

About the Author

Ben Thieu Long

Ben Thieu Long’s experience in Vietnam profoundly changed his identity and confidence in his commitment to his beliefs. He was born in Chicago and spent a couple of unsuccessful years in college before being drafted in 1969. He returned home a drastically changed young man. However, he also developed the strength and resilience to persist in the face of adversity. Insights gleaned from his experience reshaped his courage and moral determination. He learned an important lesson about choices and responses: While a person may not always make wise decisions, they can grow and mature. Ben had a successful human resources career in manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare. He effectively led organizational change and was an inspirational role model for those facing difficult workplace challenges. He coached individuals to overcome troublesome circumstances and rebound emotionally and mentally.

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