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Rick Goddard

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Rick Goddard describes an event where at Forward Air Controller suffered a midair collision with a Fighter Pilot. The airspace over Vietnam was hectic and very dangerous. (1:47)

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The protocol for getting awards was based on having your actions corroborated by officers, and Rick Goddard recalls some men not getting their full recognition for what they did in Vietnam. (1:41)

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Coming home is a memorable moment for all veterans, especially those coming back from Vietnam. Rick Goddard chose to make a career out of the Air Force when he returned and trained new pilots who were on their way to Vietnam. (5:07)

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In his Air Force career, he got to fly some incredible aircraft, the most advanced of their time. It wasn't a period of low stress, though, as the threat of nuclear war was looming. Rick Goddard describes Operation Looking Glass and the measures taken to train for the event of a nuclear attack. (3:51)

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Rick Goddard discusses the challenges we faced during the Cold War against the Soviet Union. At any moment, they might need to mobilize six planes with nuclear weapons. (1:58)

Rick Groulx

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Growing up independent, joining the Marine Corps felt like the right decision for Doc Groulx. After getting his orders for deployment, he went with his platoon to to Red Beach, near Danang. (5:59)

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Facing his first firefight, Doc Groulx had to get acquainted with the idea of losing men to casualties. After a truck exploded in his company and many lives were lost, Doc's role as the company medic was put to the test. (8:34)

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When getting the orders to join his Combined Action Platoon, Doc Groulx thought through the idea of helping his wounded soldiers make it home alive and decided it was worth it. Making relationships with the Vietnamese people was essential to their success as a group. (10:00)

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Though he thought he would not re-enlist, he found himself back in the service within a year. After returning home, transitioning into civilian life was not at all easy for him as a Vietnam vet. (7:13)

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Doc Groulx reflects on the effects that Vietnam had on his life today. He'll never forget the things that happened to him and learning to deal with them has only helped him. (10:22)