Borne the Battle #274: Army Veteran Frederick Bourjaily, Vietnam War Veteran, Veteran Treatment Court Mentor

SSgt Tanner Iskra — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:06:41 -0400

Synopsis: In this episode of Borne the Battle, Bourjaily shares what his war time experience was like while also being a father, and some ways he continues to help the Veteran community today as the national commander of the Combat Infantrymen’s Association.

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Response by CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD made Apr 12 at 2022 4:32 PM

CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:32:31 -0400

Inspirational.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2022 10:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:41:35 -0400

..."These Veteran-oriented courts – which regularly coordinate with VA – help many Veterans who commit non-violent offenses avoid falling into a cycle of trouble with the law. And Bourjaily helped Veterans who participated in this program follow a strict but manageable plan to get their lives back on track and get their crimes expunged from their record.

Bourjaily struggled to readjust to civilian life because of the images he saw while serving. But he argues that the help he received from Veteran support groups, including the services provided by VA, helped him tremendously. He hopes that other Veterans will take the step to reach out for help as he did. Veterans like him are ready to assist."