Pamela Bergmann and John Duffy

Recorded July 27, 2023 Archived July 27, 2023 40:25 minutes

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Spouses Pamela Bergmann (71) and John Duffy (69) discuss John's childhood, military service, ski patrol experience, and life after the military.

Pamela Bergmann and John Duffy (JD) introduce themselves and JD describes growing up in the Vietnam War era.

JD describes his path to joining the Army.

JD remembers boot camp at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

JD reflects on his transition into the military and recalls being hospitalized for poison ivy exposure.

JD remembers being stationed in Alaska and doing reconnaissance work.

JD shares about soldiers returning from Vietnam and their integration into his unit.

JD explains how he ended up being assigned to ski patrol.

JD turns down an offer to go to West Point Military Academy and recalls his process of leaving the military.

JD remembers life after the military and reflects on how it impacted him.

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