Magazine of the Marines – October 2018Books Reviewed ~ Volume 101, Issue 10TO THE SOUND OF THE GUNS: 1st Battalion, 27th Marines from Hawaii to Vietnam 1966-68. By Grady T. Birdsong. Published by BirdQuill LLC. 434 pages. Available on Amazon [...]
THE VVA VETERAN, Books in Review IIThis site contains book reviews by several contributors, while other reviews appear in each issue of The VVA Veteran. Our goal is to review every newly published book of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that [...]
I would like to tell you all about an author that has come to my attention through one of my friends that Mr. Black has interviewed, William M. Purcell of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, survivor of the battle [...]
As an aspiring author, I am learning that Podcasts are quickly becoming a popular vehicle to get your work known. I now believe that it should be one of the first of many steps you consider when publicizing your work. [...]
THE VVA VETERAN, Books in Review II This site contains book reviews by several contributors, while other reviews appear in each issue of The VVA Veteran. Our goal is to review every newly published book of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that deals [...]
“Not only do Marines fight, they fight far more often and in far more places than any other branch.” ~ Anonymous United States Marine Corps Organizational History How are Divisions, Regiments, and Battalions structured to make up the United States [...]
CHAPTER 1: Training begins in Hawaii On 26 February 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson approved sending a contingent of Marines to Da Nang, South Vietnam to provide security for the established U. S. air base from Communist guerillas. Before [...]
CHAPTER 1: Brain Injuries – Common Occurrences Traumatic brain injuries unfortunately are common occurrences and are ranked as one of the most prevalent injuries in our society today. TBI, as it is termed, is a major public health concern, especially in [...]
CHAPTER 4: Ryan and Eddie – The Miracle Workers Come Together A Chance Meeting … In Eddie’s Words As Eddie remembers what happened, he was in a Boulder restaurant, sitting at the bar and waiting for friends to arrive. Seated [...]
CHAPTER 5: Dr. Julie Stapleton - In Her Own Words Dr. Julie Stapleton examining a Veteran suffering from TBI ~ courtesy of Grady Birdsong Born in Detroit, Michigan, and growing up in a family of five children, Dr. [...]
