This Blog is about my 1962 Vietnam War M38A1 Jeep. My AIT medical corps training was at Fort Sam Houston, Texas – Class 46 – Company C – 2nd Bn. Basic at Fort Ord and AIT/Medic, Fort Sam Houston. My M38A1 is a way to connect with soldiers, veteran families and military organizations.
M38A1 WITH HUEY UH-1 MediVac ‘slick” chopper
The best day for me is when a veteran family member or child rides in my Jeep wearing my Nam field jacket or helmet (much too large for their head) asking questions about the war or relating stories as told to them by their dad or grandfather. A wife or loved one will start talking . . . a short Jeep ride is restorative and forms a common bond
M38A1Jeep.us - A humanitarian initiative to provide education, support and post traumatic stress resources to military soldiers and their families. Every Veteran Has a Story - - Sometimes it is the unseen psychological wounds that hurt the most. Through the restoration of military vehicles . . . M38A1Jeep United States helps veterans. They relate to the respectfully restored and preserved military vehicles and artifacts. To a veteran seeing these historic vehicles is very personal. It provides a safe environment . . . they relate their long remembered stores of war and talk with fellow veterans. The 1962 M38A1 Willys Jeep shown on this website participates throughout the United States in military vehicle shows, parades, museum preservation, veteran events, schools, scouts and war memorials. Showing and displaying the M38A1 Jeep and artifacts is done with respect and dignity of our armed services . . . the soldiers, past and present . . . the veterans who have defended our freedom . . . and their military families, also part of the sacrifice to our country. Also their children and grandchildren . . . our future veterans of freedom. Fellow veterans talk about their war experiences - - - this initiates the healing process. www.M38A1Jeep.us - @M38A1Jeep - info@M38A1Jeep.us
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For information about the Vietnam War http://www.en.m.wikipedia.org