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Persian Gulf War
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- Which branch was he serving in when he heard that he would participate in the Gulf War? How did he feel about this? Was he afraid, or proud to serve his country?
- When did he begin his duties as part of the Gulf War? What was his most vivid memory of this time? Specific people or places? A certain event? The food or the heat?
- What were his duties during the war? Did he fly in air raids or was he part of the ground troops? Was he on a ship? Was he especially skilled at one particular task?
- Did he become close friends with any of those he served with? Did they keep in touch in later years? Did he save any of their lives? Did they save his?
- How did he keep in touch with his friends and family back home during this time? Did he save any letters he might have written or received? What did he miss most about home?
- The Gulf War introduced new technology to our society, such as S.C.U.D. missiles and advanced infrared targeting equipment. Did he use any of these innovations during the war? What were his experiences?
- Was he injured in any way? Describe what happened. What went through his mind when he realized he was hurt?
- If he was injured, did he heal quickly? Did he return home because of the injury, or did he go back to fight? How did it change him in ways that he noticed years later?
- Did he ever need to take someone's life? Describe the experience and how it affected him, both immediately and in the long term.
- When did his duties relating to the Persian Gulf War end? Describe this time. How was he feeling? Was he relieved that it was over? Did he feel that he had made a difference?
- Was he able to return to "normal functioning" after the war? Was it easy to put it all behind him and get on with his life, or did he have to struggle? What was the hardest to adjust to once he returned?
- Was there someone or something that was helpful in getting him through this time of adjustment? Could he suggest anything helpful to someone going through a similar situation?
- After all was said and done, what did he learn from his experiences in the military? Why were these lessons valuable to him? How did they change him and his ideas or values?
- How would he be different if he had never had these experiences?
- What sort of memorabilia did he save from this time? What did it symbolize to him? What memories and feelings did it bring back after the war?
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