Lt. Len Yelinek was in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. Len was the first Public Affairs Officers for the River Patrol Force. Len was severely injured during an ambush and spent 2 months in the hospital recovering from his wounds. Len Yelinek received a Purple Heart for his injury in the line of duty. Voice of the Vet is honored to have Lt. Len Yelinek’s story as part of the Operation: Voice of the Vet show and our website. Thank you Len for your Brave Service to Our Country!