Don Wood is a Vietnam veteran and chemical engineer. He joined the military when he was 25 years old. veteransday kprc2 click2houston htx hounews
Don Wood is a Vietnam veteran and chemical engineer. He joined the military when he was 25 years old.
“I was with the 101st Airborne Division. My combat unit was Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion 501st Brigade or the 101st Airborne Division and we were stationed in I Corps, which is the north end of South Vietnam,” Wood said. Wood still has his medal and tags from serving in the military from 1969 to 1971. He spoke about a memory that sticks out during his time of service.
“I was assigned to Echo Company. The indirect fire company so mortars. Except I get to battalion headquarters and top said, ‘No you’re going to Alpha Company.’ I said, ‘Top, I’m mortar trained. He says, ’You’re going Alpha Company, you’re now a grunt. Get out and sit on that helicopter pad and get ready to go out,’” he said.
Wood said it’s important to remember people who are deployed and away from their family and friends serving our country and protecting our freedom. He said if you see a veteran, thank them for their service.
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