In honor of America’s Vietnam War veterans on Memorial Day 2020, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has launched a series of dramatic videos in which combat veterans remember their experiences in battle.
For Army Ranger Oscar Lee Torbet III, the first taste of combat was a terrifying experience. But it also taught him the most valuable lesson he learned during the war: before all else, a leader must do everything he can to protect the lives of the soldiers under his command.
In this video, Torbet tells the unforgettable story of how his Army Ranger training helped him maintain his composure and rise to the challenge while enduring the stress of combat for the first time. Click on “Read More” to view the video: https://www.military.com/video/stories-valor-oscar-lee-torbet-iii
