December 2nd, 1969. That was the day Dan was the most afraid he's ever been.

Drafted into the U.S. Army and shipped to Vietnam, he found himself atop Hill 147 in the jungles of the Phước Long province. Soon, the jungles would erupt with the sound of war. And on that December day, Dan would experience stark terror.

LFTJ is completely free. It is a podcast series about Dan's story of life not going the way he wanted it to go, and the lessons of faith he learned in the jungles of Vietnam. LFTJ is narrated by Dan Houmes, and his son John.

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Dan had big plans for his life. They didn't include Vietnam. So when he got a draft notice to report for duty, he devised new plans to avoid combat in the jungles of Vietnam.

Scripture:
Proverbs 16:9 on Plans

Romans 8:28 on Things Working for Good


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1968 in American History

"We Were Soldiers" Movie Clip of First Cav Helicopter Air Mobility

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Dan, now a soldier in Vietnam, has to adjust to combat in the jungle with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron".

Scripture:
Proverbs 18:24

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Wounded Warriors Mental Wellness Program

CBS News Clip from a First Cav firefight in 1970

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Dan and Company B are called into action after a recon squad walks into trouble.

Scripture:
The 23rd Psalm

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Warfare Tactics in Vietnam War

Huey Helicopter Use in Vietnam War

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Dan and Company B dig in for the night, waiting for an attack.

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall
Virtual Wall Panel 15W

Robert Dalton
Pictures

Medals

Darnell Mister
Pictures

Medals

Alfred Pickard
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Medals

Robert Leisy
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Medals

WikiPage

Robert Leisy’s Letters

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Dan gets a new role that allows him to get out of the jungle as he becomes a "short-timer". After his tour, Dan flies home, but finds a mixed welcome on his return to the United States.

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Example of a "Short-Timer" Calendar

Flight Attendants Recount Serving on "Freedom Birds"

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
"The term "post-traumatic stress disorder" came into use in the 1970s, in large part due to the diagnoses of U.S. military veterans of the Vietnam War. It was officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980..." (from Wikipedia)

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Dan meets a girl and finds purpose in a new career, but struggles with processing his experience in Vietnam...until a friend sends a weblink to him that changes everything.

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Dan Honored at Florida Panthers Game

PTSD in Vietnam Vets Lingers for Decades

Scripture:

Romans 8:28

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John interviews Dan about the lessons of faith he learned in Vietnam.
-What questions do people ask him about his experience in Vietnam?
-What Scripture does he go back to over and over?
-Why did God allow Dan's friends to die, but not him?
-What advice would Dan give to other Veterans?

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:8-11

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