This Friday we will post the 53rd edition of the Donut Dollie Detail. This feature provides a platform for Donut Dollies to share their memories of serving in the Korean and/or Vietnam Wars. Each feature includes answers to 10-questions and 4 in-country photos provided by a Donut Dollie. The Donut Dollie Detail has been well received by veterans, Donut Dollies and the public, as well as becoming a great educational tool for those interested in military and women’s history, including many from around the world, some who are Donut Dollie historical reenactors.
If you are a Donut Dollie, we would be honored to create an edition of the Donut Dollie Detail just for you. The first step is to answer the 10-questions listed below and send it to us at memories@donutdollies.com Secondly, we ask that you scan and email at least 4 in-country photos (at 300dpi or higher, please ask if help is needed), which include photos such as one of yourself, programming to the men, DD group photos and any that you feel would tell a story. Once received, we’ll review everything, determine if any clarifications are needed and then schedule the posting of your feature here on www.facebook.com/thedonutdollies and at www.donutdollies.com/category/donut-dollie-detail Once posted, you’ll have the opportunity to share your feature with family and friends, and through reading and responding to the comments received, you could reconnect with a Donut Dollie sister who you served with or a veteran who remembers you from the recreation center or a firebase run.
We hope you will be interested in taking part in the Donut Dollie Detail, and we look forward to sharing your story. We thank you for your service!
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What prompted you to join the SRAO (Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas) program and want to go to Korea/Vietnam?
When and where were you stationed in Korea/Vietnam? Did you go by a nickname? How would you like your name listed in your feature?
What was a routine day like in Korea/Vietnam?
Did you ever have any “close calls” either on base or in any vehicles?
Were you ever injured while in Korea/Vietnam?
What was it like to visit the soldiers in the hospitals?
How was the transition returning home to the United States?
What would you like people to remember and understand most about the women who served?
How do you feel Veterans think of your time having served with them? Have any Veterans expressed their feelings to you directly?
What are your fondest or most interesting memories of your time serving in Korea/Vietnam?
Fond memories of our 101st DDs at Camp Eagle, 70-71. I remember the wonderful spirit they brought to our 101st Troopers. Always ready to serve with a warm and sincere smile, our DDs were such an inspiration to each of us who were fortunate to be in their company. As a Huey driver, I flew many of them to their assigned FSBs for the day. Their attitudes were always effervescent; their sincerity genuine, I‘ll always have a special place in my heart for Terre and Barb. They were on to us whenever we’d fly over to Eagle Pad to pick them up. They knew that upon their approach to the chopper we’d usually put a little pitch in the blade. They’d always approached making sure they held their skirts down close while juggling those big bags. And, they loved their bonney hats…adorned with all these unit crests. God bless the DDs. We need a DD monument at/near The Wall. They meant that much to us….and that’s where they need to be recognized!