In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding is nominated for Service Member of the Year and takes his son to pro ballgames while living in Philadelphia in the ’70s.
Dear Grandson: And Then Your Dad Arrived
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about returning to work life after his tour in Vietnam, having a son, and deciding to reenlist in the Navy.
Dear Grandson: Returning Home to Kentucky and Next Duty Station
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes what it was like reuniting with his family again after his tour in Vietnam and his newest duty station in D.C.
Dear Grandson: Encountering War Protesters at Home
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes what it was like when he was confronted by war protesters back at home.
Dear Grandson: Time Spent at 5th Medical Battalion
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding writes about returning stateside from Nam and his time spent at 5th Medical Battalion awaiting his next duty station.
Dear Grandson: Leaving Nam and Returning Home
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding writes about leaving Nam, the ship ride home, and a couple stops along the way.
Dear Grandson: Volunteering for Vietnam
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding continues describing his experiences at Bethesda Naval Hospital and volunteering for duty in Vietnam.
Dear Grandson: Bethesda Naval Hospital
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes his continuing experience as a Navy Corpsman, what he did at Bethesda Naval Hospital, and meeting President LBJ.
Dear Grandson: FMSS Training at Camp Lejeune
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes his FMSS (Field Medical Service School) Training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Dear Grandson: Hospital Corps School
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding has finished with boot camp and shares his experience at Hospital Corps School.