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Vietnam War

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the Vietnam War

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Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series
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Where are you located?

I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.


How Long is an Appointment?

Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.

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Don W. Duncan<br />United States Army<br />Specialist 4 <br />Vietnam War<br /><br />Don was born in Lompoc, California, on September 12, 1957. Much of his childhood was spent in Long Beach, California. His family moved often, including a time in San Diego, before he eventually relocated to Beaumont, California, with his father after his parents' divorce. In high school, he played fullback on the football team and graduated in 1974.<br /><br />Don enlisted on October 30, 1974, and completed basic training at Fort Ord from October to December 1974. Instead of attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT), he opted for On-the-Job Training (OJT).<br />His first duty station was Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served with the Ninth Infantry Division, the "Old Reliables.” He was assigned to Headquarters Company, Second Brigade, and initially worked as a supply clerk (MOS 76 Yankee). While at Fort Lewis, he took on additional roles, serving as the armorer, a TAMM’s clerk (The Army Maintenance Management System), and a mail clerk. He also represented his company as a flag bearer in parades.<br /><br />Don received orders to transfer to Germany, which he was excited about because his cousin was stationed there. However, these orders were rescinded, leading him to decide not to reenlist. Specialist 4 Duncan completed his service and was honorably discharged on October 29, 1977, receiving the National Defense Service Medal.<br /><br />He returned to Beaumont and joined the United States Post Office as a letter carrier, a position he held for eight years. After a brief period in management training, he shifted to a career as a CNC machinist programmer, a job he maintained for 22 years. Don married his girlfriend, Patricia, on December 18, 1976, while he was still on active duty. They had three sons, the first of whom was born in 1979.
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Don Duncan - Vietnam War - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
Don W. Duncan<br />United States Army<br />Specialist 4 <br />Vietnam War<br /><br />Don was born in Lompoc, California, on September 12, 1957. Much of his childhood was spent in Long Beach, California. His family moved often, including a time in San Diego, before he eventually relocated to Beaumont, California, with his father after his parents' divorce. In high school, he played fullback on the football team and graduated in 1974.<br /><br />Don enlisted on October 30, 1974, and completed basic training at Fort Ord from October to December 1974. Instead of attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT), he opted for On-the-Job Training (OJT).<br />His first duty station was Fort Lewis, Washington, where he served with the Ninth Infantry Division, the "Old Reliables.” He was assigned to Headquarters Company, Second Brigade, and initially worked as a supply clerk (MOS 76 Yankee). While at Fort Lewis, he took on additional roles, serving as the armorer, a TAMM’s clerk (The Army Maintenance Management System), and a mail clerk. He also represented his company as a flag bearer in parades.<br /><br />Don received orders to transfer to Germany, which he was excited about because his cousin was stationed there. However, these orders were rescinded, leading him to decide not to reenlist. Specialist 4 Duncan completed his service and was honorably discharged on October 29, 1977, receiving the National Defense Service Medal.<br /><br />He returned to Beaumont and joined the United States Post Office as a letter carrier, a position he held for eight years. After a brief period in management training, he shifted to a career as a CNC machinist programmer, a job he maintained for 22 years. Don married his girlfriend, Patricia, on December 18, 1976, while he was still on active duty. They had three sons, the first of whom was born in 1979.