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Story Corps Vietnam: Al Turgeon and Larry Ragan

By • Nov 10, 2016

Al Turgeon and Larry Ragan.
Credit Emily Reddy / WPSU

This week, WPSU is bringing you oral history recordings of veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

Today, Larry Ragan speaks with his friend, Al Turgeon, who flew helicopters during a tour in Vietnam.   

This interview originally aired on April 27, 2015.

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Story Corps Vietnam: Lewis Watt and Greg Johnson

By Emily Reddy • Apr 30, 2015
Lewis Watt and Greg Johnson.
Emily Reddy / WPSU

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. In commemoration, WPSU will bring you oral history recordings from Vietnam veterans.

Colonel Lewis Watt speaks with his friend Greg Johnson about his time flying helicopters in Vietnam.   Watt was in the Marines for over 25 years. Johnson was also in the Marines as an aviator.

You can listen to other StoryCorps interviews on our website.

Story Corps Vietnam: Steve Schroeder and Jennifer Rand

By • Apr 29, 2015
Steve Schroeder and his daughter, Jennifer Rand.
Emily Reddy / WPSU

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. In commemoration, WPSU is bringing you oral history recordings from Vietnam veterans. Steve Schroeder speaks with his daughter, Jennifer Rand, about his military service in Vietnam.

You can listen to other Story Corps interviews on our website. 

Story Corps Vietnam: Terry Nau and Katie O'Toole

By • Apr 28, 2015
Terry Nau and Katie O'Toole.
Emily Reddy / WPSU

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. In commemoration, WPSU will bring you oral history recordings from Vietnam veterans.

Terry Nau, author of the memoir “Reluctant Soldier, Proud Veteran” speaks with longtime friend, Katie O’Toole. They became friends in the mid-1970’s when they both worked for State College newspapers.