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Love for Medicine

Love for Medicine

Realizing her passion to help others, Vanessa shares her story of how she began a career as Army medic and challenges she faced in making this decision

Learned To Go With Very Little!

Learned To Go With Very Little!

Army medic, Vanessa Larter, provides a detailed account of the culture shock experienced upon arrival and the instant understanding of what is required to exist in such an unknown environment

Medical Outreach

Medical Outreach

While on duty, Army Medic Larter provides details of the daily routine and type of interaction and support given to the villagers

Existing in a Primal Environment

Existing in a Primal Environment

Vanessa shares a very personal and honest reflection of how her experiences during this tour changed her personality and desire for combat

Not Hearing Her Voice

Not Hearing Her Voice

The loss of comrade, Nicola Goddard, is remembered by army medic Larter as she shares her personal encounter hours before the ambush

Comradeship Gets Stronger

Comradeship Gets Stronger

After sixteen years of service, Vanessa shares her pride and understanding of the friendships made throughout the military

Trying To Fill The Void

Trying To Fill The Void

When asked about the transitions of coming home, Vanessa provides a very honest story of how it affected her sharing personal instances where civilian life became difficult

Dealing with The Flashbacks

Dealing with The Flashbacks

Choosing to get better, Vanessa shares the story of how she dealt with fears that haunted her from ’06 deployment to Afghanistan yet her ability to overcome them

A Different Reception in ‘08

A Different Reception in ‘08

Army Medic Larter speaks about the sense of excitement in retuning to Afghanistan and how she was received by fellow comrades because of her ’06 deployment

Walking The Same Path!

Walking The Same Path!

As a participant to Nations Heroes Hockey Event 2018, and still serving physician assistant, Vanessa shares her excitement for being a part of the team and having the chance to interact with fellow Veterans who have challenges in transitioning back to civilian life in hopes that her new role can improve that

Appreciation For The Other Generation

Appreciation For The Other Generation

Reflecting on thoughts of remembrance, Vanessa expresses her deep appreciation and wonder of how soldiers of past wars survived and reminds us of the importance to remember them.

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