An American Warriors production

Duration: 14mins 55s

Lesson Plan

In this lesson, we will hear from Dennis Guthrie, a combat medic who served in Vietnam. We will learn about his experiences and insights into what it was like to serve in the military during one of the most challenging periods in American history. The group discussion questions will help us understand the challenges and rewards of serving in the military, appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans, and learn from the experiences of veterans like Dennis Guthrie.

Objectives

• To learn about the experiences of a combat medic in Vietnam
• To understand the challenges and rewards of serving in the military
• To appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans

Group Discussion Questions

1. What was Dennis Guthrie's motivation for joining the army?
2. How did his training as a medic prepare him for his role in Vietnam?
3. What was his experience like during his first firefight?
4. How did his experiences in Vietnam shape his life after the military?
5. What can we learn from the experiences of veterans like Dennis Guthrie?

Introduction

In this video, we will hear from Dennis Guthrie, a combat medic who served in Vietnam. He will share his experiences and insights into what it was like to serve in the military during one of the most challenging periods in American history.

Feature Video