Soldiers and Scholars Clean Up School as Floods Recede

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In January Vin’s college got a call from a Thai army representative. Fifty students were needed to work with a military detachment to clean up the school after the floods receded.


No problem. Vin quickly organized a crew, got supplies, and was ready to leave in five days.

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