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Tom Friar was born in December of 1948 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While in high school, one of his friends was drafted and later killed in Vietnam, influencing him to join the Army in May of 1967 before graduating. He noted how many draftees dreaded being selected for the Marine Corps and how others looked for ways to fail their physical examinations. Friar attended Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where discipline was highly emphasized. After Basic, he was sent to Fort Dix, New Jersey, for Advanced Infantry Training where he learned to become a truck driver. After AIT, Friar was deployed to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, in November of 1967 with the S4 Supply Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, First Cavalry Division at An Khê. Once in Vietnam, he and other fresh troops were schooled on combat in the country as well as how to treat the local Vietnamese population with respect. While at An Khê, Friar was sent out with a few other truck drivers to assist C Company after it had been attacked by North Vietnamese forces. Despite hearing gunfire, his convoy was not hit once. He was later convoyed along with C Company to Quảng Trị before he was reassigned to the infantry, attached to A Company. He was stationed at Quảng Trị during the January 1968 Tet Offensive and recalled how the nearby town saw some increased activity, but no larger military attacks were staged against his base. He also participated in a few First Cavalry Air Assaults which he described as frightening and nerve racking. Friar later participated in Operation Pegasus at Landing Zone ‘Peanuts’ during which he distributed ammunition and received a concussion when his helicopter dodged an incoming rocket. He quickly grew to appreciate his Lieutenants and Captains who all gave reasonable orders and who were open to the concerns of their men. While on leave back in the United States, Friar did not notice any overt protests or disrespect toward the troops in Vietnam and had a hard time transitioning back to his deployment. Back in Vietnam, he was relocated to Tây Ninh where he fought orders to send him back to the front lines. So, he spent his remaining time in Vietnam on a firebase in Tây Ninh, eventually serving out his entire deployment without having to go back out into the field. As a Sergeant, he helped operate and organize supply chains while also helping load and unload helicopters. Overall, Friar held the Vietnamese civilian population in high regard since he could only recall positive interactions with them. He also recalled the intense camaraderie he shared with his fellow soldiers while in the field. Returning to the United States a second time was far more difficult than it was previously. Friar recalled changing out of his military uniform and throwing his achievement ribbons off a bridge after landing in California, which he deeply regretted. For the remainder of his service, he helped train recruits at Fort Eustis, Virginia, as a Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Noncommissioned Officer. Friar was finally discharged in May of 1970 and quickly fell into a state of depression fueled by alcoholism before turning to faith to resolve his troubles. He also jumped around between jobs before becoming a tool and die maker. Reflecting upon his time in the Army, Friar believed the service had a positive effect on his life and that the service is great for teaching life skills such as cooperation and gratefulness. Pre-Enlistment: (00:00:42:00) Enlistment/Training: (00:02:26:00) Service: (00:18:34:00) Post-Service Life: (01:33:14:00) Reflections: (01:35:46:00)