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Emilio Rendon

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The Marines were surprised at the tenacity and cunning of the enemy in Vietnam. Emilio Rendon had been there twice and respected them much more than the ARVN. He was back at Camp Lejeune when he realized, this is boring. I'm a combat Marine. So he volunteered for a third tour. (6:12)

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Radio Operator Emilio Rendon was dispatched to provide comms for a river patrol on the Perfume River. It was about over and he was thinking about getting some food and some sleep back at his own unit when all hell broke loose. It was the beginning of the Tet Offensive. (3:51)

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Many years after the war, Emilio Rendon's son arranged a return trip to Vietnam for the Marine with three tours to his credit. He was awed by Saigon and impressed by his interpreter and guide. (3:58)

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While he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, Emilio Rendon befriended another Marine named Sean Carroll. One was Hispanic and one was Irish but they were as tight as brothers. (1:47)

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It wasn't like the movies. There was no parade. At least Emilio Rendon wasn't subjected to the ire of anti-war protestors like so many returning Marines. His first couple of jobs were not good but he soon met the love of his life and entered a field he loved, education. (6:37)

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Be careful when your country is going to war. Is it our fight? Is there an end game? Emilio Rendon worries about more wars like his, Vietnam. He recommends you listen to Ike's farewell speech and read All Quiet On The Western Front. (5:28)

Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz

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Hailing from the island of Puerto Rico, Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz wanted to join the military from a very early age. Numerous relatives had served and he wanted to do the same. He was asked during processing if he wanted to attend English language school before basic training. It sounded like a good idea. (6:27)

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His first duty station was in Vilseck, Germany with the 1st Infantry Division. Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz connected with other Puerto Rican soldiers and was out on the town with them when he spotted a familiar face at the bar. (5:33)

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Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz wanted to deploy to Iraq and he got his wish. The spartan conditions were bearable, but he had a sergeant who badgered him about his English and relegated him to KP duty. Fortunately, he was able to move to another company, where he was wanted, with the help of some breakfast cereal. (4:26)

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While in Iraq, Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz got the idea he wanted to go to Ranger school. He began hard physical training with Rangers in his unit and one of them had an unorthodox idea. Why not provoke his platoon sergeant? (Caution: strong language.) (3:57)