One moment in college nearly 60 years ago inspired Larry Hines' lifelong commitment to service. Thanks to women like her, our military received essential support during the Vietnam War.
During her senior year, Larry was in her school's career center when she crossed paths with a Red Cross recruiter who was on campus. As a former Red Cross youth volunteer, Larry thought she was coming across another chance to volunteer.
"She pointed out to me that I could have the opportunity to go to Vietnam during the height of the war," Larry said.
As soon as she graduated in 1968, Larry flew to Vietnam to support our troops for 13 months. She was one of nearly 500 Donut Dollies who were part of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program.
Larry and her fellow Dollies delivered mail, served meals and organized games for service members. They also provided comfort and a listening ear to the troops who witnessed the horrors of the war.
Larry received the Medal for C...
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