It became obvious that his future, was very unsure. We are advised by doctors and psychiatrists, and probation people that he was heading towards an eventual death. And short after his 20th birthday, he died from an overdose of heroin. Man has always search for instant happiness in uphill, the search is going on as more and more psychedelics are developed, the search gs on with many kinds of substances are youngsters out here, are drinking and smoking, they smoking crushed aspirin, theyre eating deodorant, there as injecting meet tenderizer. As always a search for the magic high and magic experience. I think as adults what we have to do is invite the youngsters to join our adult world. Make the world a better place. We havent done such a perfect job, but to show them that the answer is not to drop out, by doubling their conscience. Or changing their awareness. But to help become activists, and help us create a better world. Perhaps there a straight society, a universal establishment that many of our youth reject. But they will not create a Better Society by freaking out in kathmandu. Or turning on in los angeles, they must face up to what theyre running away from. Work constructively to bring about change, and wind changes needed. And we as a straight society, much reach out and help with honesty, comssion and sincere desire to understand. Not only him, but ourselves as well. For we, represent what they are reacting against. This is a story of military personal cell, it is not a military story, it is a story of the army nurse, soldier of mercy. I have a very special feeling about nurses and nursing. For me nursing is a proud profession, the nurse is one of the few people in society who measure success in terms of service and benefits to mankind, rather than achievement of personal wealth, the army nurse embodies the fine, and then adds a few qualities of her own. She works hidden lives according to a simple coat. Grant that i beware the, to my secret pledge to my profession and the lives interested to my care. Help me to awful hope and cheer in the hearts of men and in my country. Hope and cheer. In t the hearts of men, the purpose and meaning of army nursing. The history of military nursing is as old as our country. It is a proud story. One that illuminate some of the finest moments in our history. George washington was the first to recognize the military nurses. On his recommendation, contcted nurses were given a salary of two dollars per month plus free reuben brought. While the rate as pay has changed, the average stone need as expressed by George Washington remains the same. Contract nurses were used in the civil war at the beginning of the civil war, some type of hospital women at here again the record was one service and heroism. The Army Nurse Corps as we know it, was formed just after the spanishamerican war in 1901. Here for the first time, professional nurses were used to support the military forces in the field. In addition to caring for the sick and wounded in combat situations, these nurses, working with the doctors, became pioneers in the new fields of sanitary engineering and preventive medicine. The history of the Army Nurse Corps, in overseas theaters or in wars of our country, is a story of patriotism and devotion to duty, a story that is usually lost in discussions of military maneuvers and spectacular victories. I suppose it is a quiet story. Quiet. But it illustrates Human Capacity for nobility. In world war i, the Army Nurse Corps really came of age. It grew from a meager 400 to a force of more than 21,000 nurses. They served with valor in new and dangerous situations, saving lives and bringing comfort to the sick and wounded. General pershing bestowed the recognition of a grateful country on the Army Nurse Corps, whwho did their job so well. music [music] music mus ic but some of them never saw the results of their devoted efforts. Between 1917 and 1918, 296 nurses lost their lives in the service of their country. The tradition continued in world war ii, when the ccorps grew to a strength of approximately 57,000. Eagerly, they came to offer their serviceces in what was to become the most savage struggle in history. They served with distinction in every theater of operation. They followed the first assault troops to north africa. They nursed and sustained the morale of the embattled forces. They improvised wards and cared for the sick and wounded in the jungngles of bhutan. And they brought life and comfort to the allied forces on the bitter babattlefields of europe. Nowhere was the story more thrillingingly acted out than hat the beach. After the landing army nurses went ashore and worked diligently during the winter of 1944. They were there when we needed them. They were there, all right. They took the same beating we did. The aels of ansio. Familr figures in the dark, desolate winter hell. They knew their job and we knew that we could depend on them. They worked in all kindsofkeshie clock in their effort to keep us in good shape. They did a great job, and we were all grateful. Very grateful. The hospital tents were shelled regularly, but that didnt stop them. They even nursed the enemy pilot who was shot down after bombing the hospital tet area. They served in the true tradition of the corps, with courage, with skill and with devotion. After that came the korean war. The army nurse was there. [sounds of gunfire and bombs] punch bowls, pork chop hill, heartbreak ridge, colorful names from the colorless korean war. Where there was one army nurse when thehe fighting started, within two weeks, there were 57. Before it was over, the corps grew to 5500. They saw duty in the cold and the wind, the heat and the mud. One wouldnt find this type of clothing along fifth avenue. But then ththese nurses werent in korea to put on a fashion show. They were there to care for the ceaseless flow of wounded men. As they went about their duties, no one cared about their attire. As one war correrespondent put , they walked in duty. When t there was a lull in the fighting, thameant there was a chance to serve the community. But these respits were few. There was s a greater need for their skill and stamina, as one Commanding Officer wrote, when all hope ebbed, each remained compassionate because it was often the last thing on earth the soldiers saw. Today, once again, they are answering the call to arms. Our soldiers are fighting inin faroff vietnam, whe he suffering and injuries of war are made even more difficult because of the climate. But in their suffering, they wont be ignored. [sounds of bombs] the army nurse is there to heal, comfort and encourage. The army nurse is where the action is. In the heat of the tropics. Tending to the sick and wounded, in tents behind the lineses. But tomorrow, these tents could be the lines in the fluid sittion of such a hidden war. They live here too. This canvas court is home. No matter how you spell it. Anywhere in the world, under any condition, the feminine mystique is ever present and along with it, the feminine ritual. But it isnt all tents and baggy fatigues. These soldier of mercy do get to wear crisp, whitete uniforms. As with all areas in the army, duties vary. Here in another facility in vietnam, the army nurse works side by side with other members of the medical team in their mutual dedication. N. That of healing an preserving human life. The men and women of the Army Nurse Corps who are near the more urban areas take advantage of their offduty time to absorb the atmosphere and culture in this Southeast Asia corner of the world. As in new york city, a cab ride here may not be the fastest way, but it does offer a chance to rest a little while, getting to ones desnation. E record they established has become part of our history, a glorious part. Supporting combat troops in their effort to protect our liberty and freedom is the traditional function of the army nurse. It is not, however, the only contribution she has to offer. The Army Nurse Corps has developed into one of the finest and most comprehensive Nursing Services in the world. These men and women of the Army Nurse Corps reflect the highest standards in nursing and patriotism. This did not happen merely with the passing of time or through some fortunate accident. It was a result, rather, of careful selection, intensive training and broad experience. And it happened becacause of the deep patriotic and humane motivation of the men and women who have come and continued to come to offer their services to the corps. They Enter Service as registered professional nurses. The basic requirements, the army adds the intensive ededucation and experience required to make them military nurses. And so they move forward in pursuit of their goal, to help the sick and wounded, and to offer hope and cheer in the hearts of men. This begins at the Brook Army Medical Center at fort sam houston, texas. Here thehe nurse is educated ina variety of military subjects. These include military law, courtesies and costume customs, information on how to assume the responsibilities of an army officer. Their orientation includes the complete range of bedside nursing activities. They learn herere what it means to be part of t army medical team. A role thefollow as long as they remain an army nurse. Their orientation this is where their contribution really begins. Their first assignment in the big stateside army hospital. The hospital is a place of value in the military as well as in the civilian community. Here, in a v vast mosaic of smal sounds and movements, they practice their art. This includeses every aspect of general nursing and patient care. It also includes specialties such as anesthesia. Operating room nursing. Psychiatric nursing. Obstetrics, pediatrics and many others. The range of experience complete, and the opportunities to serve, endless. But the creation of a military nurse includes more than merely providing diversified employment opportunities. Of equal importance is the educational process that starts with the first day in service and continues throughout the nurses entire career. The role of men and women nurses in education has two distinct aspects. They study as pupils, seeking new and better methods of patient care. And they also serve as instructors for other hospital personnel. This varied experience pays off in several ways. It prepares the nurses for important duties and it helps them in choosing the specialty they wish to follow in their career. For example, army nurses participated in the research that led to the development of the regulated Environmental Systems for safety. A major advance in the prevention and control of infection. Nurses also made important contributions to the development of the armys transportable hospital unit. This unit is designed for use in remote or disaster areas and has the potential for both military and civilian utilization. A hospitals ward facilities, xray, laboratory and operating room is set up in less than an hour. A new concept and a new atmosphere for army nursing. And so the benefits of their education and experience move in everwidening and more comp comprehensive circles. Nurses also have participated in research in the use of radioactive isotopes in patient care and in the design of new hospital equipment, such as this electric bed, used for many types of injuries and diseases. It is especially useful in the treatment of burn patients. The modern army nurse uses the latest and most complex equipment. This includes devices such as the bennett machine, which is used in the treatment of certain respiratory conditions. And the artificial kidney or peritoneal dialysis. The search for new methods and more effective nursing programs continues in a variety of ways. One such activity is the international counl of nurses, which was held in frankfurt, germany. Here information and ideas are exchanged on all matters relating to the healing arts. In these international meetings, members of the Army Nurse Corps offer their full and enthusiastic cooperation, working according to the true purposes of their careers, the army nurses serve here teachers, sharing their experiences and knowledge with their colleagues, from nursing organizations all over the world and learning at the same time of what other nurses are attemptingand achieving in their particular health program. The congress does more, however, than serve as a forum for the exchange of technical ininformation. It offers great spiritual value to the members of this international partnership. It provides the opportunity for a cultural companionship during a visit to the opera. And ideal occasions for developing new and lasting social relationships. Another activity designed to widen and strengthen friendships was a boat trip up the rhine river. The ninehour trip gave the nurses a chance to view the scenery, have lunch, sunbathe and take pictures, all to the tune of a germany band. music [music] music mus ic motivated by the ideals of their profession and the highest standards of patriotism, these nurses reach out and join hands in an International Effort to win the war against pain, disease and death. Like many of you, i used to have a pretty set idea on who the nurse is and what she does. The setting was always a hospital or the Doctors Office and the duties never seemed to vary. This is not true, however, of the army nurse. A study of her duties reveaeals that a this has been changed. The scope of her duties and the locals in which she practices have undergone many significant changes since the corps was formed in 1901. One of the specialties is army health nursing. The army health nurse performs the Public Health services needed by servicemen and their families. They visit the homes o of military families to give care and advice. This service is provided in both United States and in overseas theaters of operation. The probms range from Urgent Health matters to the teaching of prospective parents. The army nurse serveses anywhere in the world she is needed