I was transfered to the 201st aviation co. in Nha Trang in 1972 to finnish my tour . Age: 78. Showing At this rate there will be only a few of us alive in 2015. This is an awsome blog, I am glad I have found it. I have had cancer in the crease of my neck were a knot on a kerchief rubbed, and sores in my scalp were the canvas of the helmet sat on my head. Hello John: I was in uniform for 26 years and served honorably and faithfully. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone. Although I have to plan most everything I do so as to avoid the things that still bother me..-I started looking up my VN buddies a few years ago,, so far Ive located 10 men that was in my CompanyTalk to them on a regular basis.Bad part is that out of the 10 men 7 of us have major mental and physical problems. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Stay alive & sane thanks to Valium I am still alive for now NOT from the V.A., I use my own Doctor. A lot of them give me that blank stare like, 'You've got what?'". that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. Im always looking around at whats going on. Weve used them up we need young ones. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. id like to comment on the stastistics of our vietnam veteran death rate of 390 vets die every day.i think thatthedeath rate of vietnam veterans,are higher thanthe any other war veterans.i think that our fight wasnt just in vietnam,but after we got home.that took a heavy tole on us.and still is.God bless our verterants, john j. lang. Something to be proud of! Anyone can use no. To me, It means today is a fresh start and we have one more chance at having a normal life. I received a memo from the Virginia VA dated March 9, 2010 stating that although VA was required to publish the new regulation by March 12, 2010 (in accordance with the Agent Orange Act of 1991 stipulating timeframes for action), VA would be unable to meet that date. Hi Mike. Peter Langenus, today the Commander of VFW Post 653 in New Canaan, Connecticut, commanded Delta Company, 3rd Battalion/7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1969-70. 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. His name is Ray Alvarado and you can Google his name or USS Rhona and read a wild story. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? The dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982 began the process, but many identify the Gulf War of 1990-91with its national flag-waving, yellow-ribbon cultural mobilization and the grand celebrations of a successful campaignas ending Vietnam Syndrome. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. of 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. Required fields are marked *. The only qualifier may be that there is a misunderstanding about what In Country means. It has been a great experience. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. No more mr. Nice Guy. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? But the specter of Vietnam still lingers, and some of that wars veterans view such acts with a wary glance. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? A friend of mine who is an in-country veteran asked me to look into the topic of how many Vietnam veterans are still alive. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. Had my good times, as well as bad times, after leaving the US Army, April 10, 1970 I always look at that date as my second Birthday Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. 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 Good luck and take care -Jim. Ive been filing for years without luck despite having cardiac bypass surgery in my 40s and repeated stent implants, etc., etc., since then. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! i just learned, they are going to give me 40% for a couple things. 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a 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. Poison, who cares? The Obituaries in the Veteran Magazine published by Vietnam Veterans of America, a highly credible organization, have a long list of birthdays between 1946-50. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. I found out later after I got up that it was someone down the hall from me that shot himself. Be careful of Appeals. Another who is 85,from Colorado and was on the USS Rhona in Tunisia in the early stages of WWll who filed his claim at age 80 for PTSD. Please look at his webpage: 61% of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 of those killed were younger than twenty years of age. They were not necessarily looking for a parade, but they were certainly looking for basic human support and help in readjusting to civilian life after this really brutal war.. society. The men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were all soldiers. Call me Pete. 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. I too am a Life VVA member and Past President. Since 1988, The War Library has been making efforts to confirm the names of all United States military personnel who served in Vietnam or who were awarded the Vietnam War Service Medal. results. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. In Country, that empty feeling was with me for years, until I worked for the Dept. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) Burkett is the author of Stolen Valor: How the Vietnam Generation Was Robbed of its Heroes and its History, which was published in 1998 and received widespread acclaim. I have met many men who were spat upon. Hi Mike, He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? It would take nearly 20 years after the end of the war for America to get right with its Vietnam veterans. "I was in a state of shock," he said. Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. Names were called, Vets were spit on, along with not being respected by our own did happen. What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam? The following are some That often precedes an Appeal. What order should I watch Flowers in the Attic series? Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. jeff clutter. Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. How long did a soldier have to serve in Vietnam? Thank you. V.F.W. 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. I was never a prisner but could relate to some of the tings the men talked about.I can also relate to the tinngs you talk about,, Any time Im around a crowd (large or small) I like to be where I can keep up w/everything going on around meUse to have panic attacks really bad if I had to be in publicWith help from VA mental health and medication Im now a lot better off.. I hope it will cause your readers to write the Secretary and emphasize their concern about the unfortunate treatment of our Vietnam Veterans. Deeds need to be done in addition to words, says Wowwk, who is 100 percent disabled from his Vietnam wounds. Born: 04/07/1937. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: Required fields are marked *. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 800,000 living Vietnam veterans? 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. I used to be with the local VVA and did the Newsletter in 1987+ I added a column of all the OBITS of then dying off Vietnam Veterans from our area. They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. Millions served in Vietnam. Criteria for Eligibility I came home in 69, my hair fell our,got big pustuals on my back, and skin problems immediately. Wished I knew who implanted it. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. 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. 2015if any.. 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They are getting old, as time passes away from history those part of it become history themselves. Lets all prove the stats wrong. It wasnt a bad idea at all, as Ive learned everything on the Kinah making aspect in this game. Patsy T. Mink, (U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl. Over the entire follow-up period, the total death rate for Vietnam veterans was 17% higher than for other veterans. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. to indicate what they want but I do have to believe that these may be close 800k approx left, sort of sobering uh. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. i was in a compound & seen them spraying and the next day everywhere they sprayed was brown. ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. Crazy shit. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. 65-66 and Fed-67. 24 Heres the rub. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. None of the enlisted grades have an average age of less than 20. Then, on March 10, 2010 the Secretary makes a statement detailing a new plan to automate AO filings that will speed up the process. See for yourself in 2000 there were 2.7 million Vietnam Veterans alive: http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf #16174111 - 05/03/12 07:01 AM (10 . so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma. The reporting found that about 700 veterans with cholangiocarcinoma have been seen by the VA in the past 15 years. How many brain cells will you have by then? Last name: Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? 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. Look up the webstite. 101st Airborne 1971 Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. 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. (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. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. I dont have any but ONE Viet Vet friend still alive, he and I served in Marines 1st marine Airwing, 1967 at Da Nang Air Base and left the day befor TET offensive started Jan 1, 1968. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. He said the approval came right after his doctor wrote a letter saying his bile duct cancer was "more likely than not" caused by liver flukes from the uncooked fish he and his unit in Vietnam ate when they ran out of rations in the jungle. Thats 390 per day. DANang Of course we have to consider how long it will take them to contract and automate the system. 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. Age: 77. I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. Same goes with the SF flash. 1st Recon April 12, 1997. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. God bless you guys for your sacrifice. How many Vietnam War vets are left? Look upon myself as a well What a joke. Before the lottery was implemented in the latter part of the Vietnam conflict, there was no system in place to determine order of call besides the fact that men between the ages of 18 and 26 were vulnerable to being drafted. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. How to find out who sent anonymous flowers? -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. 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. second tour. That takes courage to return to war, or maybe they wanted to get out of a statside armpit like I did when reassigned to Fort Lewis, Washington However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. Thanks for the clarification. thanks rich. I feel confident they will take care of you now. I do not know or care, where your stats came from. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. Im going to put that review officer in my shoes as a 20 y/o medic. Veterans Fight PTSD and Injuries With Sailing, More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last Ive been trying for 17 years now. Bill. 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. and welcome home to all my brothers. Lincoln, Nebraska is where I call home. Mike 520-360-6933. 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. As a cohort, Vietnam veterans were met with none of the fanfare and received none of the benefits bestowed upon World War IIs greatest generation.. 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