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Care Under Fire

In Care Under Fire, Bill Strusinski recounts his times as a medic in Vietnam.

Aired 05/18/2021

Pioneer Specials

Care Under Fire

Preview: Special | 30s

In Care Under Fire, Bill Strusinski recounts his times as a medic in Vietnam.

For many surviving military veterans the Vietnam War is an indelible part of their lives. That they survived is due in many cases to the heroic, life-saving actions of combat medics like Bill “Doc” Strusinski. Being a frontline medic was, and still is, one of the most dangerous jobs in the Army. In Strusinski’s riveting book, Care Under Fire, Strusinski recounts his memories of these moments.

Aired 05/18/2021

Pioneer Specials is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Pioneer Specials

Care Under Fire

Preview: Special | 30s

For many surviving military veterans the Vietnam War is an indelible part of their lives. That they survived is due in many cases to the heroic, life-saving actions of combat medics like Bill “Doc” Strusinski. Being a frontline medic was, and still is, one of the most dangerous jobs in the Army. In Strusinski’s riveting book, Care Under Fire, Strusinski recounts his memories of these moments.

Aired 05/18/2021

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