Vietnam

<P>Dennis Scheer was commissioned in the summer of 1969 as a second lieutenant in the US Army through the University of Wyoming ROTC program. He moved to Fort Knox Kentucky following in the footsteps of his older brother-down a path that almost got him killed.</P> <P>When he arrived in Vietnam he was assigned to an infantry unit near Chu Lai. Midway through his tour he was reassigned to a cavalry troop. Having fought with two combat arms his experiences in the war were unique. Lt. Scheer was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and a Silver Star the third highest military decoration for valor for his service in the infantry. He was awarded another Bronze Star with Valor while serving in the cavalry.</P> <P>After returning home from the war like most veterans he experienced a series of emotional ups and downs. Now in his memoir he recalls the events of that period of his life honestly from combat to adjusting to life as a veteran.</P>