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Lessons from the Jungle
by John Houmes, Dan Houmes
In January of 1969, 22-year-old Dan Houmes was drafted into the U.S. Army, even though he had plans to avoid it. By the summer of that year, Dan was deployed to Vietnam and assigned to the First Cav. He would spend his one year tour of duty riding in helicopters with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron", to find and fight an enemy hidden in the jungle. LFTJ is a podcast series about Dan's story, his story of life not going the way he wanted it to go, and the lessons of faith he learned in the jungles of Vietnam. Dan's story is told by him and his son, John Houmes.For Episode Video Clips:InstagramYoutubeEmail Us:[email protected]
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Bonus: Vietnam & Culture
John and Dan talk Vietnam era music, the new book “The Women by Kristin Hannah and Forrest Gump. Watch Tour of DutyScene from WE WERE SOLDIERS with Robert MacNamaraSopwith CamelViet Minh Who Fought FrenchKen Burn’s Vietnam DocumentaryVietnam War TimelineCủ Chi tunnelsTunnel DiagramThe Women, by Kristin HannahWomen in the Vietnam WarVietnam Women’s MemorialText Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Bonus: Vietnam Vets & Families
In this episode, you'll hear various Pigiron family members share how Vietnam was present in their family life. Interviewees:April Fitzgerald, wife to the late Capt. (Lt. Col.) Jerry Fitzgerald.Jerry-Lynn Fitzgerald Rivers, daughter to Capt. Fitzgerald.Ricky Stober, military historian and grandson to William Cash.Jenna Houmes, wife to Dan.Learn More:Song: Late At Night While You’re Sleeping Charlie Congs Comes a’Creepin’Ricky’s Military History MuseumFacebook Post Honoring Jerry at His PassingContact Us:Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Bonus: War Stories w/ Joel, Danny & Dan
*Please note the version of this episode released this morning had some editing errors. Please delete that version and download this one. Joel Campanile, Danny Gamble and Dan talk PTSD, Lieutenant Leisy and December 2nd. You’ll hear some hilarious stories, and how they’ve processed their experience in Vietnam. Learn More:Pics of Joel, Dan & Dan Recording this Episode & Pics of Them When They Served in Vietnam.Lt. Robert Leisy. Viet Cong.Montagnard People .Cobra Gunship.Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep7: Plans & Purpose
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 12:8-11Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep6: Redemption
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. Learn More:Dan Honored at Florida Panthers GamePTSD in Vietnam Vets Lingers for DecadesScripture:Romans 8:28Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep5: Home
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. Learn More:Example of a "Short-Timer" CalendarFlight 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)Contact Us:Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep4: The Taste of Being Alive
Dan and Company B dig in for the night, waiting for an attack. Vietnam Veteran's Memorial WallVirtual Wall Panel 15WRobert DaltonPicturesMedalsDarnell MisterPicturesMedalsAlfred PickardPicturesMedalsRobert LeisyPicturesMedalsWikiPageRobert Leisy’s LettersText Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep3: Second of December, A Day I'll Never Forget
Dan and Company B are called into action after a recon squad walks into trouble.Scripture:The 23rd PsalmLearn More:Warfare Tactics in Vietnam WarHuey Helicopter Use in Vietnam WarContact Us:Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep2: Pigiron
Dan, now a soldier in Vietnam, has to adjust to combat in the jungle with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron". Scripture:Proverbs 18:24Learn More:Wounded Warriors Mental Wellness ProgramCBS News Clip from a First Cav firefight in 1970Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Ep1: Plans
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 PlansRomans 8:28 on Things Working for GoodLearn more:1968 in American History"We Were Soldiers" Movie Clip of First Cav Helicopter Air MobilityText Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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Trailer
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. Follow now and get two episodes a week starting Veteran's Day, November 11th. Text Dan & JohnEmail Dan & John:[email protected] Video Clips:InstagramYoutube
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In January of 1969, 22-year-old Dan Houmes was drafted into the U.S. Army, even though he had plans to avoid it. By the summer of that year, Dan was deployed to Vietnam and assigned to the First Cav. He would spend his one year tour of duty riding in helicopters with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron", to find and fight an enemy hidden in the jungle. LFTJ is a podcast series about Dan's story, his story of life not going the way he wanted it to go, and the lessons of faith he learned in the jungles of Vietnam. Dan's story is told by him and his son, John Houmes.For Episode Video Clips:InstagramYoutubeEmail Us:[email protected]
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