society. I take ware hearing aids and to this day Im always vigilant when Im out always At your next response, should you be so kind, I will tell you of a career U.S. Navy hero who died alone, broke, unsung in a Trailer park in Oregon. Check with your local VA claims agent. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. Look up the webstite. when i arrived at my unit, 2/11th acr, how battery, a scruffy looking latino guy who happened to be back in the rear, convinced me, i needed to volunteer to go out to e-troop, in his stead, (hed already been out there 6 mo. As of 2015 approximately 16,000 17-year-olds were being enlisted annually. It is anticipated that the overall number of veterans would fall from 20.0 million in the year 2017 to 13.6 million in the year 2037. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. For myself I always felt that the millions of men who were in uniform before me returned to civilian life, I could do the same, when I went into the army, I was Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. I just wonder how many of us boots on decks guys are going to be dying off before the VA and congress realize that we are due for our agent orange exposure also. Look upon myself as a well from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. (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. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. Queleparece is a website that writes about many topics of interest to you, a blog that shares knowledge and insights useful to everyone in many fields. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you There is a certaincourage and loyalty that transends the injustice rendered to these men and as long as America has men like this it will always be free. returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. they have in all wars. We spent more forward deployed time than the WW2 vets, we never lost a major battle, we were greeted with the most abuse and disdain from the country we had served than any previous generation of veteran, and we were the genesis of all war-fighting doctrine today. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. As of the year 2015, around 1,600 of those individuals were still considered unaccounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), which is part of the United States Department of Defense, reports that there were a total of 687 American prisoners of war who survived the Vietnam War. Greensburg, Indiana, U.S. Garwood was transferred to North Vietnam in 1969, and according to reports, he was freed in 1973 along with the other American prisoners of war as part of the Paris Peace Accords. There are tons of Era Vets who are categorized as Vietnam Veterans, which is sort of true, but they are Vietnam ERA Vets, and never left the United States. Im a Life member of VVA, DAV and AMVETs; spend almost two years in Vet Nam as Medic with 145th Avn Btn AND 11th ARVN Airborne Brigade. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. Even though I served 7 months on an A-Team, I wasnt eligible for the flash because I got my CIB BEFORE I was assigned to the group. How long did a soldier have to serve in Vietnam? So, lets say there were not more, just, alot. It is still tragic. The collective emotion of the country was divided, says Jerry Lembke, a Vietnam veteran, sociologist and author of The Spitting Image: Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. 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. If it is any comfort, one of my VVA pals reminds me that VVA only has a total of about 45,000 members nation wide, so it represents and very small part of all who served. We took care of the Big Red 1 and the 173rd Sky soliders Long Bein . The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. Mike you write well and to get to core issues. Because they will be OLD and it their turn. 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. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. The federal agency sent its sympathies but no money. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again Very good but alarming article. I have followed out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly. Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. (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. Today the list still grows in our local newspaper, Jim and I flew from Da Nang, to Kadena Okinawa, and then after an attempt to fly out of Kadena in a Flying Tiger Line plane one of the 4 engines quit in mid-air, and we made an emergency landing back at Kadena, we stayed overnight and flew out in the same repaired airplane on to Travis A.F. C.I.B. Have you tried to apply? But for claims, I have found the DAV (I have to join) to be a real kick ass outfit. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. Using that same time frame the number of Blue Water Navy . at the time i wasnt concerned, though, some of the guys working as fos, who were planning on a military career, were trying to get cibs. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. Combat Medic The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW Can you put dead flowers in food waste bin? The last Vietnam Vet will die in 2047. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. The reporting found that about 700 veterans with cholangiocarcinoma have been seen by the VA in the past 15 years. Dear Friends abd fellow vets, "We've been fighting this for 55 years," said Wright, who also served in the Connecticut National Guard from 1982-1999 and retired as a first sergeant. Since 9/11, patriotic gestures, like wearing flag pins and saying, Thank you for your service, have become common, as more troops are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. Guy C. Lamunyon They may look appealing but can actually take up to 5 years to schedule a hearing. I went back to work (with Government Defense Contractor)where I worked before entering service and was laid off after 1 month.Went to VA rep who did nothing about it,but then sent me for a job as an exterminator.went off on him and asked was this supposed to be closest civilian related occupation. im a vietnam vet.i was in the army from 1964 1967.i went to vietnam in october 1965-1966.i was in charlie , company.2-16,infantry, rangers.we fought in many battles.the biggest was operation abilene,april 11th,1966.we had 80% csaulties.i was awarded the silver star,and purple heart for that battle.i became a detroit poilce officer after i left the army.i retired,and moved to san diego ca,after retirment.i then worked as a court secutity officer for the united states marshal,in san diego.i had a very seroius heart attack,and several strokes.im retired now.im a life member of the vietnam veterans of america,life member of the D.A.V. 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. 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. Nice to be reminded of our true niche in historythank God, not the Hollywood one! The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. second tour. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. How the hell can anyone answer this question? losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. I have been reading the Veteran for 20 years and it has always scared the crap out of me. (fact check note by Mike Brewer. Im 66 years old, going in to the hospital for the 4th time for more stents. 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. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. So, we wonder eh? But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. 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. However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. Dan Bullock (December 21, 1953 June 7, 1969) was a United States Marine and the youngest U.S. serviceman killed in action during the Vietnam War, dying at the age of 15. I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. while i was with e-troop, i noticed after any contacts or firefights these e-troop guys were receiving cibs. Hopefully since most of us are inot our 60s now we have past the heart attacks and cancers that seem to get you in the 50s and maybe the rate will now slow. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. This is hard to believe, I feel confident they will take care of you now. 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. but sofar nothing how many are reallyleft? I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. Poison, who cares? I am a Nam Vet with Ischemic Heart Disease (ISD),an illnessfinally acknowledged that was caused by AO in Oct 2009 by VA Secretary Shineski. 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. According to an estimate by the New York Times, there were 8.4 million Vietnam veterans who were still alive in the year 2000.Of those, 1.1 million had passed away.It was also estimated that there will be a total of 138,000 Vietnam veterans who will pass away every year from this point forward.Editorial note from the administrator of the website: For me, the estimate from two years ago of 610 thousand seems to make the most sense. Thank you. I am rated 100% disabled and damn happy to be privileged and capable of pushing out this small Blog. Roughly 300-thousand veterans have died from Agent Orange exposure -- that's almost five times as many as the 58-thousand who died in combat. In my military career, I personaly wrote CIB support letters for over 20 non-11B soldiers whom I knew had spent more than 180 days in a forward deployed posture and were under combat conditions, 6 receiving purple hearts none received the CIB. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. to indicate what they want but I do have to believe that these may be close 800k approx left, sort of sobering uh. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? Can you provide more information on this? Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. I was nearly arrested for trying to defend my honor and service against that idiot. i forgot to mention in my above comment,that i was in the first infantry division,(the big red one),charlie company,2nd battalion,16th infantry regiment,rangers,in vietnam. The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . VA said not related to Agent Orange. Looking for people who served in the 134th assault helicopter co. from 1971 to 1972. What is the average age of a Vietnam veteran today? You posted this on September 2nd. educated man, besidesrocknroll there is Classical Music, Jazz and other favorites Vietnam veterans are reaching a point in their lives where they may be retired, losing the past support systems of family and friends, susceptible to depression and prime candidates for. But he remains angry that other veterans' last days are consumed by fighting the same government they went to war for as young men. Call me Pete. 1st Recon April 12, 1997. I never want to see another hurt person as long as I live. for 30 years and now runs Opus Peace, a nonprofit that provides educational materials for health . I went fucking ballistic. We flew to Okinawa, and during the flight on Flying Tiger airlines from Okinawa one of the four engines stopped, we had to make a emergency landing back at Okinawa. One tactic employed was the use of booby traps, and to this day, there are several tunnels and ambushes that have been preserved. We were driving home from the airport when I heard the news. It has been a great experience. The figures reported here (and the same text is widely seen) are all correct with one major exception. one thing they have mentioned is verified stressors. And for the men who served in Vietnam and survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of trauma. At this rate there will be only a few of us alive in 2015. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of The Current Situation Regarding the Missing and Unaccounted for American Service Members Who Were Killed in Vietnam. Veterans Fight PTSD and Injuries With Sailing, More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak. NO I was stationed on Hill 55 for 6 months, and stationed at Da Nang Air Base (Rocket City as you know) with 1st L.A.A.M. Alcohol induced psychosis and death from toxicity is not suicide, or is it? Ach, the memories. where did this nunber come from, the people I am dealing with look closely at source material and I would really like to use this. Sorry about the delay here in answering. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com The disability compensation that some veterans get from the VA is factored into the average for veterans. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Garwood is sometimes identified as the last documented American prisoner of war from the Vietnam War. 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. CIB air medalan dall that. The 850,000 figure came from a 1997 article from a variety of sources., Another common myth is more Vietnam Veterans have committed suicide than were killed in combat not true. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. Veteran Mike Baughman, 65, who was featured in the previous AP article, said his claim was granted early this year after being denied three times. But the specter of Vietnam still lingers, and some of that wars veterans view such acts with a wary glance. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? information Im used to reading about WWII and Korean War vets. -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. I heard a pop and at that time guys used to mess with pin flairs so when I was awaken by a popping sound I thought it was a pin flair going off. Crazy shit. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. We can only pray that the current generation of young men and women who are the current targets of a cottage-industry of professionals who thrive on making them all impaired will fare better than we did. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I found out later that most of the men who enlisted for 4 years volunteeredfor We built houches in 1967. So it is not so much the numbers as the age at which Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory. ive always just repied yes, and left it at that. Racial and Ethnic Groups 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Millions Men Women. and told our stories we had a good laugh, just laughed our asses off went to the 65-66 and Fed-67. Everything else is pure bullshit..1969-1970 GRUNT 11 bravo in the jungle..and damn PROUD of itSCREW ALL THE FAKERSNO MAN ENOUGH TO BE TRUE. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. Its called Mekong Protocol. All my Vet friends died from suicide, cancer, heart attack (drinking themselves to death). He wishes the VA would do more to raise awareness about liver flukes and to encourage Vietnam veterans to get an ultrasound that can detect inflammation. We returned back to NY on Jan. 2, 1968. 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. Somethings Ill never do: Thank you. I am asking for a Decision Review Officer Hearing. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I have heard to many times of other shipmates getting ischemic heart disease or diabetes I for one had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery but no boots on the ground. 390 deaths Considering the kind of information available about the death rate of WWII and Korean War Veterans, publicized information indicates that in the last 14 years Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. Thanks to our Editor, Mark Evans, I have some raison de etre. Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? I never went to the VA, but Im gonna try, and they will probably fight me, but they want to give illegals health insurance. Just finished writing a book about an incident in Vietnam that tells a story about how twisted and asymmetric that war was. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among VietnamWar 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. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. I appreciate the respect of thank you because that was something I never received when I came home. All Rights Reserved. Rather than being greeted with anger and hostility, however, most Vietnam veterans received very little reaction when they returned home. How many Vietnam War vets are left? How to find out who sent anonymous flowers? In popular culture, the stereotype of the broken, homeless Vietnam vet began to take hold thanks to films like The Deer Hunter (1978), Coming Home (1978) and First Blood (1982). Why are my bok choy leaves turning yellow? 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 veterans age approximated to be 60 years old.. For those who believe that the stories of being spit on and being called baby killers and other injustices is crap than you are living in a dream world. 1995 (census figures). The Department of Veterans Affairs this spring commissioned a small pilot study to look into the link between liver flukes ingested through raw or undercooked fish and a rare bile duct cancer. Especially if you are happily married. Any way you cut it, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very, very sad. Brault not too many left, Vietnam Veterans Dying Breed. Nice of them. Still have those dreams that creep in and keeps me awake for the rest of the night When my wife and I go to a restaurant I always ask for a booth or table by the wall, so I can see whats going on around me. Required fields are marked *. and welcome home to all my brothers. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Age: 84. Commissioned in 1980 as a Behavioral Science Officer and went from 0-1 to 0-6 until I retired in 2005. My buddy Jim was stationed with MAG-11. dont know about Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? FAQ: What Are My Benefits As A 100 Disabled Veteran? The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. Abit more images would be nice. No it does not mean that you are not a combat veteran. Criteria for Eligibility They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? please pardon the French. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. You can reach me at JasonGunn20@yahoo.com. i was in a compound & seen them spraying and the next day everywhere they sprayed was brown. Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. I was a aircraft sheetmetal repairman. Back in the States, Langenus quickly discovered the GI benefits available for Vietnam veterans were almost nonexistent. While living in New York, he developed symptoms of malariaa tropical disease fairly uncommon in the concrete jungleyet he was denied VA health care because he didnt display those symptoms in Vietnam. I may be able to help you with your claim. I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. 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. Thats 390 per day. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. 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