Key Words: Akron, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, Microbe Hunters, University of Michigan, Kent State University, St. Luke's School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio, basic training, Brooke Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Camp Bullis training, K-rations, Fort Sam Houston, OJT, Fort Gordon, Georgia, anesthesia, Long Binh, caddy shack (KIA shack), Phu Bai, tuberculosis, immersion foot, drug addicts, malaria, liver flukes, O club, RA (Regular Army), Firebase Sword, phosphorus grenade, potassium permanganate, liver fractures, vena cava, CONEX, friendly fire, boots, obstetrician, Duke University, ether
Key Names: Paul de Kruif, Colonel Sugiyama, Dr. Mel Aben, Westmoreland, Miss America, JFK, LBJ