In January 1970, Ron Fazio faced an impossible choice serve in a controversial war, leave his country, or face imprisonment for defying the draft. Choosing service, he transformed from a novice to an expert marksman during training, then shipped off to Vietnam as a mortarman Amid the chaos of combat, Ron documented his journey in a personal journal, capturing the stark realities of the war known as "America's TV War" His adaptability led him to take on multiple roles, from frontline combat to headquarters clerk As the war drew to a close, Ron found himself aiding soldiers in their final mission: going home Tasked with writing orders during the historic U.S. withdrawals, he became part of the very process that ended his time in Vietnam. A story of resilience, transformation, and unexpected duty, Ron Fazio's account provides a deeply personal perspective on one of America's most turbulent chapters.