We Thought We Were Invincible

  The 3rd in a series of true stories
  of combat captured in words by
  Dr. Art Schmitt, former US Navy
  Commander and Huey Gunship pilot.


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Margaret M Waddington MD (retired neurologist) said:   Reading with fascination the varied stories of Invincible Warriors, I was struck by a common denominator, Courage, Trust, Integrity and Compassion, as well as a dab of Humor and a twinkle in the eyes. No less, Hope, Faith and Charity bind it all together.

Thank you for compiling the stories which are long over due.

A new book coming Soon,. The Propinquity Effect, How Relationships have enhanced my life, an Autobiography.

So many people have shared my life and helped me to become successful, and prosperous. The infinite wisdom of the people that I have come in contact with have given me wonderful gifts throughout my  life.


We Thought We Were Invincible   A War With No Name   The Man I Didn't Know  

Who is Dr Art Schmitt?


     

We Thought that We Were Invincible, The True Stories of Invincible Warriors. In this book Dr. Schmitt pulls together the true stories of truly invincible warriors. These warriors served in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. It also talks of his invincibility and how he coped with them and managed to live though incredible incidents. He also discussed the privilege of teaching Owen Garriott, Skylab Three and Harrison H. (Jack) Schmitt how to fly helicopters. Dr. Schmitt went to Jacks launch to the moon on Apollo 17. The other Dr. Schmitt was one of the last men on the moon...more here

 

A War With No Name, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, A Survivors Story. The book essentially chronicles CDR Schmitt’s three tours in Vietnam. His first tour was flying Search and Rescue in Vietnam in 1965.  It was truly A War With No Name. His second tour was flying logistic missions from Saigon up and down the coast of Vietnam. The third tour was as an Officer in Charge of a Helicopter Gunship squadron in South Vietnam. The book also deals with his struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. . . . more here

 

The Man I Didn’t Know, The stories of Wives and Families of Veterans who Suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This book is unique in that Dr. Schmitt is a Psychologist who suffers from PTSD. His Co-Author, Marie LeDuc is the Wife of a Huey door Gunner. She has extensive experience in counseling wives and families who suffer from PTSD. The stories are of Veterans who were involved heroically in the Vietnam War and how they were affected with PTSD. The book also discusses how devastating PTSD is to the family. . . . more here

 

Dr. Art Schmitt was born in Brooklyn, NY. During the Vietnam War he served with HAL-3, Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three.  He was Officer in Charge (OINC) of . . . more here