Most books written about the Vietnam War focus on those who actually fought and died in that conflict. In this memoir, the author recounts his memories from 1966-67 when he was the 40th Signal Battalion's Adjutant in the early years of the Vietnam war. The book describes some of the turmoil that was roiling this country at home and over there, and the challenges confronting and sometimes terrorizing the author as a soldier not directly involved in the war's violence. It also explains how his experiences fostered his life long love of adventure and shaped his personality, character, and future professional career as a judge in New Jersey's Superior Court, Appellate Division.