Raul Herrera’s Capturing Stank Alpha: A Silver Medal Story of Vietnam Combat and Heroism | Military Memoir

In this captivating episode of Happiness by Habit, we are joined by Raul Herrera, the author of Capturing Stank Alpha, a powerful military memoir that earned a Silver Medal Award from the Military Writers Society of America.Raul takes us through his incredible journey, from his early years in San Antonio, Texas, to his time in the Navy and his service in the Vietnam War.In this episode, you'll learn about:Raul’s path to the Navy, his experiences with the challenges of education and training, and how they shaped his military career-The true story behind the Vietnam War’s Operation Market Time and the Swift Boat operations-How Raul’s combat experience led him to write Capturing Stank Alpha, a tribute to his fallen comrade and the bravery of his fellow soldiers-The emotional loss of Bobby Don Carver, the second in command of Raul’s combat team, and the impact that tragic day had on Raul’s life and writing-Why this book is not just a military story but one of human resilience, loss, and the courage to carry onIf you're interested in military history, personal stories of valor, or memoirs that offer a real look into the lives of veterans, Capturing Stank Alpha is a must-read.Find Raul’s book at skunkalpha.com and dive into his gripping firsthand account of Vietnam combat and the heroes who served.👉 Connect with Raul Herrera on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raul-herrera-skunkalpha/ 👉 Connect with Silvana Pimentel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/👇 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of resilience, hope, and transformation! #RaulHerrera #CapturingStankAlpha #VietnamWar #MilitaryMemoir #OperationMarketTime #SwiftBoatCombat #VeteranStories #MilitaryHistory #CombatHeroes #MilitaryWriters