EP 32: What They Don't Tell You About Stepping on a Landmine in Vietnam
ASK A VET PODCAST
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In this episode of Ask A Vet, we sit down with Dwight Moss, a Marine veteran who joined at 19, served in Vietnam in 1966, and survived what most men didn't. From watching his buddy get shot in a rice paddy, to nearly drowning on a river crossing, to stepping on a Bouncing Betty landmine that cut him from ankle to chest — Dwight's story is as raw and honest as they come. He also shares a remarkable out-of-body experience during a near-fatal bout of malaria, and what that moment meant for his faith, his life, and how he sees death itself.
Now 80 years old, VFW Chaplain, Ironman-distance athlete, and soon-to-be published author, Dwight reflects on survival, forgiveness, and what he believes he owes to the men who didn't come home.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
2:00 — Dwight's Background: Born in Murphy, NC / Joining the Marines at 19
7:00 — Leaving for Vietnam
9:00 — Arriving in Da Nang, 1966
11:00 — Life on Outpost: Sea Rations, Tony Vargas & Surviving Together
24:00 — Near-Death #1: Almost Drowning in a River
27:00 — The DMZ Mission: Every Man Dead
31:00 — Breaking Down with Malaria (106.2 Fever)
35:00 — Near-Death #2 & #3: Losing Vision + Leaving His Body
39:00 — Stepping on the Bouncing Betty Landmine
43:00 —Staying Calm While Bleeding Out
46:00 — Officers Sent to His Mom's House Before They Knew He'd Survive
48:00 — Helicoptered to Da Nang / The Flight Home Through the Philippines & Alaska
51:00 — Recovery: Botched Skin Grafts, Nerve Damage & Learning to Walk Again
54:00 — Swimming Back to Life: Ironman Distances After a Landmine
59:00 — Heart Issues at 80 / "Do What You Can Do Today"
1:02:00 — Dealing With the Trauma of What He Saw
1:04:00 — Becoming VFW Chaplain / Unconditional Forgiveness
1:07:00 — The Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
1:10:00 — Take Away From Vietnam
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I am so proud of the folks who made the Honor Flights possible
and those who donate to keep it going. James Rice, ABE 2 United States Navy
USS AMERICA CVA 66
Incredible Movie.
Dwight you are still a BAD ASS
EP 32: What They Don't Tell You About Stepping on a Landmine in Vietnam
ASK A VET PODCAST
35,274 views
In this episode of Ask A Vet, we sit down with Dwight Moss, a Marine veteran who joined at 19, served in Vietnam in 1966, and survived what most men didn't. From watching his buddy get shot in a rice paddy, to nearly drowning on a river crossing, to stepping on a Bouncing Betty landmine that cut him from ankle to chest — Dwight's story is as raw and honest as they come. He also shares a remarkable out-of-body experience during a near-fatal bout of malaria, and what that moment meant for his faith, his life, and how he sees death itself.
Now 80 years old, VFW Chaplain, Ironman-distance athlete, and soon-to-be published author, Dwight reflects on survival, forgiveness, and what he believes he owes to the men who didn't come home.
🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a veteran's story. 👍 Like & Share — your support keeps these voices alive. 💬 Drop a comment — let Dwight know his story matters.
Not getting the VA benefits you've earned? We've partnered with a group of experts who help veterans build stronger claims and get what they deserve. Click the link for a free consultation: https://crm.zoho.com/bookings/YourFre...
🤝 Ask A Vet is proud to partner with Utah Honor Flight, part of the National Honor Flight Network — giving veterans a free trip to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. Learn more or support the mission at utahonorflight.org or find your local hub at honorflight.org
EPISODE CHAPTERS
2:00 — Dwight's Background: Born in Murphy, NC / Joining the Marines at 19
7:00 — Leaving for Vietnam
9:00 — Arriving in Da Nang, 1966
11:00 — Life on Outpost: Sea Rations, Tony Vargas & Surviving Together
24:00 — Near-Death #1: Almost Drowning in a River
27:00 — The DMZ Mission: Every Man Dead
31:00 — Breaking Down with Malaria (106.2 Fever)
35:00 — Near-Death #2 & #3: Losing Vision + Leaving His Body
39:00 — Stepping on the Bouncing Betty Landmine
43:00 —Staying Calm While Bleeding Out
46:00 — Officers Sent to His Mom's House Before They Knew He'd Survive
48:00 — Helicoptered to Da Nang / The Flight Home Through the Philippines & Alaska
51:00 — Recovery: Botched Skin Grafts, Nerve Damage & Learning to Walk Again
54:00 — Swimming Back to Life: Ironman Distances After a Landmine
59:00 — Heart Issues at 80 / "Do What You Can Do Today"
1:02:00 — Dealing With the Trauma of What He Saw
1:04:00 — Becoming VFW Chaplain / Unconditional Forgiveness
1:07:00 — The Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
1:10:00 — Take Away From Vietnam
Ask A Vet is dedicated to documenting and preserving veterans' stories — in their own words, on their own terms, before their stories are gone forever.
#AskAVet #VietnamVeteran #MarineCorps #LandmineSurvivor #VeteranStories #PTSD #HonorFlight #MilitaryPodcast #VietnamWar #BountyBetty