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The Fog of War and Humanity – Episode 435 (Part 2)
Host: Richard Acritelli | Guest: Dennis Moran
In Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation, Vietnam veteran Dennis Moran continues sharing his journey from Long Island teenager to infantry soldier in the jungles of South Vietnam. Dennis recalls the moment he learned he was being deployed just days after the moon landing, the emotional goodbye at home, and the long flight across the world toward an uncertain future.
He describes his first shock stepping off the plane into the intense heat, smell, and reality of Vietnam, and the early days at Cam Ranh Bay and Cu Chi. Dennis speaks candidly about training, patrols, and life in the field, including months living off C-rations, night ambushes in flooded terrain, river operations with Navy patrol boats, and the responsibility of walking point for his unit.
With honesty and quiet reflection, Dennis also discusses friendships, fear, homesickness, and the small moments of humanity that exist even in wartime. His memories offer listeners an unfiltered look at what young soldiers faced, how they coped, and how those experiences stayed with them long after they returned home.
This episode is a powerful continuation of a local soldier’s story and a reminder that behind every war are very human lives.