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Dan Reimer (2017)

Vietnam War Oral Histories

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Interview

Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Vietnam

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2017-09-12

Duration: 00:09:59

Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975 | United States. Air Force | Military | Veterans

Contributors:

  • Reimer, Dan Interviewee

Description

An oral history interview conducted on September 12, 2017, with Dan Reimer of Pineville, Louisiana. Reimer, a native of Seguin, Texas, served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He discusses: his decision to join the Air Force; his assignment to the 377th Security Police Squadron; his role in providing security at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon; his memories of life on the base; returning home; and his advice for young people interested in joining the military.