The past 5 years has seen a ton of so called veteran statistics that are clearly confabulated. just to crunch no. Im going to put that review officer in my shoes as a 20 y/o medic. I came back from nam in January of 70.Got out September remember being called a baby killer,monster etc ,was not spit on ,but had I been would have given back a proper response.When I came back was wearing my medals and CIB etc. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. I found out later after I got up that it was someone down the hall from me that shot himself. Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in VietNam ?!?!? Guy C. Lamunyon "I was in a state of shock," he said. During the Vietnam War, a total of 9,087,000 military people were on active service, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. Meanwhile, all my friends were crying that they didnt even have money for transportation.cool news However the main reason for me using an AION kinah guide was to get the millions I needed to buy the best PvP gear at the brokers. Welcome Home John. While the economy after World War II was one of the most robust in American history, during and after Vietnam the nation was in a death spiral of stagflation and economic malaise. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. It is not BS. I was a Medic with the 93rd Evac. The last Vietnam Vet will die in 2047. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Im 66 years old, going in to the hospital for the 4th time for more stents. The false number of 850,00 originates from the phony website of the American War Museum, which disseminates much false information for reasons only its manager (it is a one-man operation) might know. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. Same goes with the SF flash. and told our stories we had a good laugh, just laughed our asses off went to the More over 8 million people served their country in some capacity during the Vietnam War, and those veterans who are still alive now are often in their 60s and 70s. Hey Mike: We Cold War vets that were stationed in-country, posted in HeilbronnGermany in the 1950s that were proudly servingas part ofthe Alpiners of the502nd ASA Group, gathering intel from those godless, heathen East Germans and Soviets, had their share of hardships too. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Might any of our readers speculate about why this may be? He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. How do you say let's keep in touch professionally? Thank You. Just finished writing a book about an incident in Vietnam that tells a story about how twisted and asymmetric that war was. Astonishing! The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. Yer pal, Ferraeri Bubba. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. )to be with the forward observers that were attached to e-troop. This was met by skeptisim by most Veterans groups. Today the list still grows in our local newspaper, Semper Fi to your hubby. Brault Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. I remember feeling like, what could I do to acknowledge them, and I just gave the peace signal, Wowwk says. Hundreds of veterans have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in Southeast Asia. No one can do a C & P exam in that short of time. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. And I believe the qualifier thereis that many were claiming to be combatvets when in reality the ratio of logistics to grunts was about 9:1 therefore the large number suggested was true Vietnam Veterans, just not combat vets. Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a (Reuters Health) - According to a new study, mortality rates among Vietnam Conflict veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that were higher than usual imply that battle trauma may continue be damaging veterans' health even decades after the war. 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. What a joke. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a. "Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran's age approximated to be 54 years old." Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. Two things I have to add, one is that many Viet Nam Veterans died in the line of duty as Law Enforcement Officers (odmp.org) and that as a police officer I was not prone to PTSD , I hope more were like me. I came home in 69, my hair fell our,got big pustuals on my back, and skin problems immediately. Millions served in Vietnam. Look upon myself as a well The men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were all soldiers. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). More answers below James Cain Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? DANang There is always the notable distinction between Era Vets and Combat Veterans. The latter group does in fact have an uncommonly high mortality rate, that includes approximately 115, ooo suicides between 1969 and 1989. The figures reported here (and the same text is widely seen) are all correct with one major exception. Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. How many brain cells will you have by then? Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. What amazes me however is that so many of my comrades who served in Vietnam and who suffer from many of the maladies associated with this war would serve again. Nice of them. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? As for VA disability, if someone was in combat or experienced documented stressors before or after Vietnam, AND, they are assessed in a VA claim related medical exam, AND they can get someone who was in their unit to verify the incidents, they may be successful in their claim for PTSD or injuries received in Nam. I have never had or felt the same camaradrie I experienced serving two tours 1995 (census figures). Mike. Thanks for all your help for the vets. Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. Northport VA Medical Center spokesman Christopher Goodman confirmed the New York facility collected the samples and sent them to the lab. Is there anyone who actually has documented evidence of the Viet Nam vet suicides? What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? I would like to see the source for this estimate that there are only 850,000 Vietnam Veterans still alive. They have since been removed and for now he's doing well. In any case, we who served our country continue to die on a daily basisin greater and greater numbers. I was never spit on and in fact the only real negative stuff I saw when I got back was that lots of folks just didnt want to hear from us about our experiences. I may have some choice words to express as well. Pete, be sure to ask your DAV guy if he thinks you have exhausted the Reconsideration process. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Do you mean more information on the claim process? What percentage of Vietnam veterans actually saw combat? Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, MY MINISTRY: http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, De Nomie, William D. Sgt. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. It is anticipated that the overall number of veterans would fall from 19.5 million in the year 2020 to 13.6 million in the year 2048. Known as the Sky Soldiers, the 173rd Airborne Brigade is an airborne infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the United States Army that is stationed in Vicenza, Italy. Combat Medic Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. WWII and Korean War vets. Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. MarDivPhoto on Oct 9, 2009 refers to the American War Museum website, and mike_brewer on Oct 12, 2009 refers to the Vietnam War Museum, both as the source of the number 850,000 living Vietnam veterans. If this jogs someones memory than please write on this blog so we can perhaps chat sometime. However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. Ive been trying for 17 years now. We who served America do not deserve this treatment. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. Age: 84. They all understand. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). Went looking for a new job,on foot walking many miles every day,but when they foung out that i was a vietnam veteran they would not hire me.Some would ask if I was a Drug addict 0r killed people etc. He gets cremated and tossed into the ocean with no fanfare. have my Library and collection of movies, my garage and my dogs and cats. He was among those who got the call. Base, then to NY. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. or the Central Highlands and operations in between. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. And before we ate our food they came from the beach and were to be sprayed along with everything else that the VA is making this presumption for having boots on the ground for even one minute. Not everyone boosts about how there home comming was and there are those who would like to leave that chapter behind them. Weve used them up we need young ones. Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? That in a sense is a violation of Federal law and should be attacked by those with means to do so. i had no idea i could apply for a cib, but would like to. But no one spoke of the incident, nor was the media permitted to cover it as WE did not have missiles yet and did not want to alarm the public. Mike I was on the USS America CVA 66 in 1970 and as such am part of the Blue Water Navy that is being shunned by the VA and congress. 7512 Recently, a local widow of a serviceman received a shock when. 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