James Capers – Part 6: Capers and the Snake
Major James Capers Jr. tells the story of a large snake he and his men captured after a mission to the border near Khe Sanh.
James Capers – Part 5: “I saw them, I talked to them”
Major James Capers Jr. recounts a mission where a fellow Marine was killed by a mine explosion, leaving him with haunting memories of the incident. After returning home, he experienced vivid hallucinations of his deceased comrades, highlighting the severe psychological impact of war and his struggle with PTSD.
James Capers – Part 4: “You don’t look like a Marine”
Major James Capers Jr. recounts the story behind the photo shoot for his famous Marine Corps recruitment poster “Ask a Marine” and the difficulty he had shopping for his first officer’s uniform.