About the Author: Glyn Haynie enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18. His military career spanned 20 years during which he served his country until his retirement in March of 1989. Glyn Haynie turned 19 soon after arriving in Vietnam where he found himself fighting with the Americal (23rd) Infantry Division. Before retiring, Haynie served as a drill instructor, a first sergeant, and finally as an instructor for the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA).
He was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, French Commando Badge, Drill Instructor Badge and Army Recruiting Badge during his 20 year service in the Army.
After retirement, he completed his Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems and an Master of Arts Computer Resources and Information Management. He worked as a software engineer/project manager for eight years and then taught for Park University as a full-time instructor and as an adjunct instructor for 13 years.
He is the author of:
When I Turned Nineteen: A Vietnam War Memoir
Soldiering After the Vietnam War: Changed Soldiers in a Changed Country
Finding My Platoon Brothers: Vietnam Then and Now
Promises To The Fallen: A Vietnam War Novel (Book 1)
Return To The Madness: A Vietnam War Novel (Book 2)
Revenge Is Coming: After the Vietnam War (Book 3)
The Tunnel: Vietnam War Novella Book 1
The Ville: Vietnam War Novella Book 2
The Ambush: Vietnam War Novella Book 3
The Firebase: Vietnam War Novella Book 4
Second Tour: Vietnam War Novella Book 5
Search and Destroy: Vietnam War Novella Book 6
Search and Rescue: Vietnam War Novella Book 7
Escape and Evade: Vietnam War Novella Book 8
The Fire: Vietnam War Novella Book 9
After the Inferno: Vietnam War Novella Book 10
First Days: Andy Carter's Vietnam War Prequel Book 11
Video Interview: Dr. Preston Jones, professor of history at John Brown University, interview (August 26, 2021) for The War and Life: Discussions with Veterans project. The YouTube links below are the two parts of the interview.
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Articles: Glyn Haynie wrote articles for the following web sites.
1106Design - Author Story
Vietnam War Travel - Returning to Where My Year Started
1106Design - Author Story
Vietnam War Travel - Returning to Where My Year Started
Presentations: Glyn Haynie presented his books at the following locations.
The Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation (Camp Mabry Austin, Texas)
Lake Travis Community Library
Leander Public Library
Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community
Provident Crossings Retirement Resort
The Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation (Camp Mabry Austin, Texas)
Lake Travis Community Library
Leander Public Library
Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community
Provident Crossings Retirement Resort
Special Distribution: Glyn Haynie book, When I Turned Nineteen, can be found at these stores outside normal distribution.
BookPeople Independent Book Store Austin, Texas
Military Post Exchanges (AAFES) throughout the United States
Glyn Haynie book, Finding My Platoon Brothers, can be found at these stores outside normal distribution.
BookPeople Independent Book Store Austin, Texas
BookPeople Independent Book Store Austin, Texas
Military Post Exchanges (AAFES) throughout the United States
Glyn Haynie book, Finding My Platoon Brothers, can be found at these stores outside normal distribution.
BookPeople Independent Book Store Austin, Texas
Radio Interviews: Glyn Haynie has been heard on over 320 stations overall. This includes major media brands such as ABC Radio, Westwood One, CBS Radio, WGN and iHeart Media in top markets like Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, Portland, St Louis, Cleveland, Cincinnati and more. Not to mention national exposure via SiriusXM Radio as well as The Lars Larson Show, one of the Top 10 Talk Shows in America.
Interview conducted for Veterans Day and all my books.
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The Big Show With Michael Patrick Shiels | The Team
November 11, 2021 Lansing, Michigan |
Interview conducted for my three memoirs.
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American Warrior Radio with Ben Buehler-Garcia
August 8, 2020 Tucson, Arizona |
Interview conducted for Veterans Day and all my books.
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The Big Show With Michael Patrick Shiels | The Team
November 11, 2019 Lansing, Michigan |
Interview conducted for my third book, Finding My Platoon Brothers, Vietnam Then and Now
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The Big Show With Michael Patrick Shiels | The Team
February 11, 2019 Lansing, Michigan |
This interview was conducted for my second book, Soldiering After the Vietnam War
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The Big Show With Michael Patrick Shiels | The Team
May 7, 2018 Live 92.1 FM WQTX |
The interviews below were conducted while the documentary, The Vietnam War, directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick aired in September 17, 2017 on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) for two weeks. Using my first book When I Turned Nineteen as a discussion point.
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Lars Larson Show Monday September 18, 2017 with Lars Larson Live
Nationally Syndicated to 185 Stations, Available on iHeart Radio Compass Media Networks |
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Bill & Wendy Wednesday September 20, 2017
WGN, Chicago IL Live (Click on photograph Start listening ) |
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Frontlines of Freedom Show with LTC Denny Gillem
Sunday October 15, 2017 Nationally Syndicated to 130 Stations |
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The Laura Coates Show Monday September 25, 2017
Live with callers, Nationally Broadcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel 126 Urban View |
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The Big Show With Michael Patrick Shiels | The Team
September 28, 2017 Live 92.1 FM WQTX |
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Mark, Jimmy, Chip & Tracey Wednesday September 20, 2017
“Nolan, Malone & Kullik Morning Show” Live (Click on photograph Start listening at 70:45 minutes) |
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Jayne Carroll Monday September 18, 2017
KUIK, Portland OR Live Westwood One Radio First Interview (Start Listening at 8:00 minutes) Second Interview (Start Listening at 10:45 minutes)
Third Interview (Start Listening at 31:08 minutes)
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Gary Sutton Show Tuesday September 19, 2017
TWSBA, Harrisburg PA Live
WSBA Morning Show
TWSBA, Harrisburg PA Live
WSBA Morning Show
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Allan Parrish Thursday September 21, 2017 “Live & Local 4 Lunch”
WINT, Cleveland OH Live |
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Eddie & Rocky Thursday September 21, 2017
WLW, Cincinnati OH Pre-recorded iHeart Media Radio Network (Click on photograph Start listening at 63:30 minutes) |
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Ashley Tillery Tuesday September 19, 2017
KPFT-FM, Houston TX Pacifica Public Radio (Start at 14:26) |
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WCCO's News and Views with Roshini Rajkumar: Sunday September 17, 2017 Live
Decorated Vietnam veteran Glyn Haynie gives his thoughts on the latest Ken Burns documentary, which focuses on that war. |
