About this episode

The episode features an interview with Staff Sergeant Tom Bommarito discussing his experiences in the Vietnam War.

Join us on Operation Insight as we host Staff Sergeant Tom Bommarito of the U.S. Army! (00:00) Disclaimer (01:01) Opening Theme (01:30) Introduction (38:21) Vietnam Preparation & Deployment (49:24) SFC Douglas ”Woody” Woodward (54:32) Two Purple Hearts & Mortar Fire (1:06:35) The Futility of War & Honoring the ”Unwritten Contract” (1:15:35) No Rest & No Recuperation (1:20:36) "Welcome Home" (1:28:32) "It Didn't Smell Like Anything, and That Was Good" (1:36:04) The American Veteran (1:43:41) Closing

People in this episode

Guest: Staff Sergeant Tom Bommarito

Topics covered

• Vietnam War
• military service
• veteran experiences
• war impact
• honoring veterans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Army

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