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Ron and Judie Richtsmeier

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As fate would have it, Ron Richtsmeier was flying behind a green commander, whose inexperience got him shot down. And, also, as fate would have it, there was a dedicated nurse at the surgical hospital who grew concerned over a nasty scar on his face. She didn't know that she would be looking at that scar for a long time. (7:38)

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While recovering from the effects of an air crash, Ron Richtsmeier was lucky to be released to the care of his unit's flight surgeon. This kept him from being reassigned after he was healed. Another reason he was lucky was that he could borrow a jeep and go back to visit that sweet blonde nurse who had cared for him. (6:29)

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He was a helicopter pilot who had crashed. She was a nurse who took care of him. They had grown close during his healing, but it was time for him to go home. When the goodbye was underwhelming for her, Judie made sure to stay in touch with Ron until the deal was sealed and they became the Richtsmeiers. (10:10)

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They met in Vietnam and got married on an adventurous R&R. Ron and Judie Richtsmeier were settling into married life while he was on a cushy assignment in Germany, but the war in Vietnam was not over. Their life together had one more combat deployment to survive. (7:02)

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LTC Ron and COL Judie Richtsmeier (retired) share a concern for the future of America. For the two Vietnam veterans, it is a troubling time in the nation. But, perhaps, it can survive it's trouble as their love has survived after beginning in the middle of a war. (5:23)

Ron Clark

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Ron Clark remembers when the Chinese would attack and how the strategies between American and Chinese differed. He also explains one detailed account of an American casualty during battle and his own major injury that permanently disabled his eyesight. (5:46)

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Ron Clark explains the bunkers they used when fighting in Korea. He remembers being in these bunkers during guard duty and the strategic mental games the Chinese and Americans would try on one another when fighting on Bunker Hill. (7:32)

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Ron Clark thinks back to a saying the Marines had while in combat and also reflects on the overall importance of the Korean War and the long-term results of the war. (2:21)

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Ron Clark remembers the steps taken to avoid critical injuries due to cold weather, including the boots that were worn during combat. He also explains a funny story about how he got the nickname One Boot Clark. (6:45)

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Ron Clark explains how he began in the Navy, but as soon as he decided the Navy was not a good fit and wanted to go to college, the Korean War was just beginning. Clark later joined the Marines and discusses his duties and journeys during training. (8:22)