James Capers – Part 2: “Last man on the chopper”
After his entire team is wounded in Phu Loc, Major James Capers Jr. describes fending off the enemy until every one of his men boards the helicopter, even the body of war dog King. Capers is the last man on and once they reach the hospital, he learns the severity of his wounds.
James Capers Jr. – Part 1: Wounded at Phu Loc
Major James Capers Jr. describes how he and his team were attacked at Phu Loc, sustaining serious injuries, but continuing to fight.
Diane Fears – The USS Gompers’ First Wave
Diane Fears describes her experience being among the first wave of women to be stationed on a U.S. Navy ship on the West Coast.