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The Lasting Effects of War: A conversation with author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Veterans For Peace

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2 years ago Rich

Please join award winning author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai as she discusses her latest book, The Mountains Sing, a novel about multiple generations of a family living through the decades of war in Vietnam. Hosted by Veterans For Peace, this conversation, to include a reading from The Mountains Sing, will allow attendees to join with Que Mai to discuss the lasting effects of war on all participants. Moderated by Veterans For Peace advisory board member, Matthew Hoh, this will be both a timely and timeless conversation about war, borders, history, nationalities and the urgent need for a renewed dedication towards peace, reconciliation and internationalism.

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Why joining the US Army is a good idea

1 day ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAcnP3wadh8 I think most people when they think Army, they usually just think of all the bad things about it. But there's more to it...

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Dumb things Army soldiers must deal with

2 weeks ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_fUHRjvp4 When you are a soldier in the Army, there are thing you have to do that would sound dumb to someone on the outside....

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How to get out of the Army early and LEGALLY

3 weeks ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghajzylnnv0 There are some ways that Army soldiers might get out of the Army early or before their contract ends. These are some way that...

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Is the Army getting desperate for new soldiers?

4 weeks ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKMTtntLNyo Lets talk about how the the Army was interested in temporarily removing the requirement of needing a high school diploma or GED to be...

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Annoying things Army soldiers do

1 month ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFB9gfhPzA I guess you can call them pet peeves, but there are just some things I've seen Army soldiers do that are annoying. What do...

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Civilians try an MRE for the first time

1 month ago Rich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPgzhS4qsuM US Army soldiers eat MRE's all the time when they go to the field and conduct training. I have some friends that have never...