Viet Vet Blog

Posts by Robert Kuhn

Vietnam War Coins
12/27/2022

In my book I describe finding enemy caches while we were out on a search and destroy mission in the mountainous jungles of the Central Highlands. Among the variety of items that were found hidden among some large rocks on the steep terrain was a bag full of coins. The guy that actually found the coins passed out a handful to each of us squad members. Close-up pictures of the coins are posted here…

PTSD is an Honorable War Wound!
2/18/2022

Did Do you have PTSD?
What is it like? How does it feel? What did you do about it?

Yep, I have it and I live with it.  It’s not a good feeling and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to avoid and ignore it. HA! Impossible! Read the the article here…..

.

*****************************

.

VVA – Rucksack Grunt Book Review
2/5/2022

I was thrilled to discover that Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) posted a great review and synopsis of my book Rucksack Grunt on their website:
“Books in Review II.”

Thank You VVA!

.

.

.

.

********************************

TWS – Rucksack Grunt Book Review
1/7/2022

“Together We Served” (TWS) posted a very nice write up and review of my book Rucksack Grunt. You can view and read the article here on their website.
TWS – Military Book Reviews, Vietnam War.

Thank You TWS!

.

.

*************************

My Army Tribute Bike
October 10, 2021

In my retirement years, I enjoy my hobby of fixing up old motorcycles. I have fun with the challenges and it keeps me busy. I got lucky and found a rare 1980 black and gold Midnight Special with the intention of restoring it to its original glory. So don’t ask me how on earth I ever decided to build an Army tribute theme bike instead! You can read more about the build here…

.

.

.

.

**********

Vietnam 2 – Afghanistan
August 15, 2021

What’s currently transpiring in Afghanistan is extremely disturbing to me. I suspect that I am not the only Vietnam Veteran who is distressed by yet another U.S failure on the world stage. What we are seeing is a Military victory that once again has been floundered by our government and its politicians who are the scourge of this country! Read more…….

.

.

.

**********

Tour 365 – The Magazine
August 1, 2021

At some point while processing out of country and just before departing Vietnam, I was handed the Summer 1971 issue of Tour 365. The magazine was an authorized publication of the United States Army, Vietnam. It was published semiannually for distribution to the soldiers returning to the United States upon completion of their tour in the Republic of Vietnam. Begin reading Tour 365 here…

.

.

.

.

**********

Robert Kuhn’s Interview With The Prostate Cancer Foundation
July 13, 2021

After Reading the article about my prostate cancer journey, The Prostate Cancer Foundation requested an on-line written interview with me for their blog. I was happy to participate, hoping that my story would be helpful to other men who are struggling with their own prostate cancer journey. Read the interview here…

.

.

.

**********

Prostate Cancer, A Vietnam Veteran’s Next Battle.
May 22, 2021

Exactly 50 years ago in 1971, I served a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. And now 50 years later in 2021, I am hopefully nearing the successful completion of my one-year prostate cancer tour that the VA attributes to agent orange exposure. Read the rest of the article here….

.

.

.

**********

Am I a Real Vietnam Veteran?
Feb 17, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have, and I’ve struggled with the answer since the day I returned home from Vietnam in January 1972. That in itself seems to be an odd statement. Of course, I am a Vietnam Veteran if I did a tour in Vietnam. Right? Well yeah, I was there but the question is: “Am I a ‘REAL’ Vietnam Veteran?” Read the rest of the essay here…