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Veterans' Voices | Vietnam | Ampers

Based in St Paul, the Minnesota Humanities Center has opened its doors to veterans, including those who served in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s initiative seeks to “amplify, honor and recognize the contribution of Minnesota veterans.” Vietnam veterans gather there to brainstorm ways to share their personal experiences.

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Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Wes Moreland 3

Wes Moreland’s carrier was in the Mediterranean when the weather turned bad. They were hundreds of miles at sea, and the pilots were unable to land and running out of gas. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Wes Moreland 2

Wes Moreland was a plane captain aboard the USS Tarawa. The first question his pilot would ask before a flight was, “Is it full of gas?” Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Wes Moreland 1

Wes Moreland was in the Navy, 1951-55. He was aboard the USS Tarawa, a carrier, which cruised about 45 knots in open ocean. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Wayne Stillman 2

In 1995, Wayne Stillman helped form the committee that would one day create the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Wayne Stillman 1

Wayne Stillman enlisted in 1956. Born and raised in Rochester, he ended up back in his hometown at a new Military Police (MP) unit. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Richard Krom 3

Richard Krom’s great-grandfather, Edward H. Bassett, survived Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg in July 1863. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices Rochester: Richard Krom 2

Richard Krom’s great-grandfather marched hundreds of miles to Gettysburg, only to find himself, in company with the First Minnesota, immediately plunged into battle. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

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