They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. The men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were all soldiers. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Jorge Otero Barreto. Tell them you want to request a CIB. Then ask, Do you think I might have been affected by this ambiguity between grounded reality in the tri canopy jungle and political reality at home which was counter to the troops welcome return (sarcasm). i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. 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. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. As of 2015 approximately 16,000 17-year-olds were being enlisted annually. I have been searching a long time for information on people who could help me find and interview pilots of either the Navy or Air Force who took part in Operation Rolling thiunder or Operation LineBacker 1and2. 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. I have never had or felt the same camaradrie I experienced serving two tours Crazy shit. The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history. best regards. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. But the specter of Vietnam still lingers, and some of that wars veterans view such acts with a wary glance. Born: 01/29/1945. I had 6 close buddies in Vietnam. The odd thing, I was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting. god bless america,and our veterans. Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. #16174111 - 05/03/12 07:01 AM (10 . Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. What is the average lifespan of a veteran? have similar data. He lived for three days after that incident. 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. i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. If not mustard gas, then agent orange, the the Gulf syndrome. 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. It stopped short of urging them to get ultrasounds or other tests, saying there was currently no evidence the vets had higher infection rates than the general population. I take ware hearing aids and to this day Im always vigilant when Im out always 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 Please look at his webpage: Yes some do fabricate stuff. If you fought in Vietnam you were watching your . Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. 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. 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. 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. They are getting old, as time passes away from history those part of it become history themselves. Hello John: In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you My room mate was nick named Budda in the 134th. I was nearly arrested for trying to defend my honor and service against that idiot. Glamunyon@aol.com. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. Fact: Assuming KIAs accurately represented age groups serving in Vietnam, the average age of an infantryman (MOS 11B) serving in Vietnam to be 19 years old is a myth, it is actually 22. During that same Census count, the number of Americans falsely claiming to Check with your local VA claims agent. I hope you all know that if you were in country and have diabetes you are basically automatically qualified for soem degree of compensation their is a presumptive connection as there is with various cancers. At the same time all my friends whom never served had good jobs and new cars etc. 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. 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. I work with veterans all the time and thought you might find it interesting (if you didnt know already) that any Vietman Vet who served in country and who develops Parkinsons Disease, Lou Gehrigs disease, or a number of other illnesses is assumed tohave been exposed to Agent Orange and AUTOMATICALLY qualfies for Service Connected Disability. Of the 50 blood samples submitted, more than 20 percent came back positive or bordering positive for liver fluke antibodies, said Sung-Tae Hong, the tropical medicine specialist who carried out the tests at Seoul National University in South Korea. In any case, we who served our country continue to die on a daily basisin greater and greater numbers. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. I too am a Marine Vietnam Veteran; (7th Marines 67-69), with multiple diagnoses. How many brain cells will you have by then? Call me Pete. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. Some, like Wowwk, say they had invectives hurled their way; others, like naval officer Ford Cole, remember being spit on. WWII and Korean War vets. You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). Mike why is gods name would all these people claim to have went to that septic tank they call vietnam? I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. Vietnam for two tours. A fellow soldier in the 134th assault helicopter company with me shot and killed himself just down the hall from where I slept while I was sleeping. "I was in a state of shock," he said. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. We had it nice compared to the line Medics. Even though thousands served with the Infantry units as FOs, Dog Handlers, EOD etc. Commissioned in 1980 as a Behavioral Science Officer and went from 0-1 to 0-6 until I retired in 2005. If you have a CIB, you do not need to verify stressors, so call the 1-800-827-1000 and tolerate the voice promptings/menu. He led his men on operations that lasted 30 days or more in some of Vietnams most inhospitable conditions, without shaving, bathing or changing clothing. second tour. What happens if you eat too many brussel sprouts? Thanks to our Editor, Mark Evans, I have some raison de etre. I showed this to a non vet to see if I was not clear (PTSD) and he was shocked at the number of Nam Vets who were passing away. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. and counseling even before they get out of the service and checks nearly immediately upon discharge in the event of a disability. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Welcome Home John. So, we wonder eh? Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. As a combat veteran of Marine Corps having served in Vietnam, I have always known that we seem to have a mortality clock that ticks a bit faster than then that of the standard for insurance actuaries. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. Still have those dreams that creep in and keeps me awake for the rest of the night Same goes with the SF flash. How long will flowers last in wet floral foam? Thats 390 per day. See also: How Many Veterans Are Under The Age Of 35? Its better than them walking away and not even recognizing you. Sen Jim Webb when he was Secretary of the Navy wrote an excellent article how the media, and in some cases the goverment gave birth to the myth that all Nam vets were in some way impaired or Rambos waiting to happen. Sleep well brother. As for suicides, this is mostly a myth seconday to a VA study in the 1970s that included all Vietnam eta veterans. As of this date The American War Library estimates that approximately 610,000 Americans who served on land in Vietnam or in the air over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are alive today. Heres the rub. None of the enlisted grades have an average age of less than 20. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. Originating from New York City, Tom Selleck. Abit more images would be nice. tell everyone that was their to go & get a blood test to check for agent orange 1st comes diabetes then prostate cancer thats what a dr told me yesterday. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. We were driving home from the airport when I heard the news. Thank You. Im always looking around at whats going on. No 'Welcome Home' parades for Vietnam vets. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. 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. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. Very good but alarming article. Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific is called. jeff clutter. I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. During this Census count, a huge number of Americans falsely claimed to have You dont have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.. . Lets all prove the stats wrong. Hope that helps. The VA rejected 80 percent of the requests, but decisions often appeared to be haphazard or contradictory, depending on what desks they landed on, the AP found. Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? That often precedes an Appeal. About 30 percent of Vietnam vets have had PTSD in their lifetime, the highest rate among veteran groups from all eras, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD. served in-country . Their is a ton of it online everywhere. He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. I was wondering about these statistics. Not everyone boosts about how there home comming was and there are those who would like to leave that chapter behind them. I knew how to get more than enough for everything I needed. 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. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again (fact check note by Mike Brewer. i had no idea i could apply for a cib, but would like to. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. CIB air medalan dall that. Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. So few can imagine that we were really sprayed with chemicals and had to live with the year of VA Denial. Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive.. in only 6 years.. She was right. Criteria for Eligibility The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. It is believed that there were 58,318 casualties among United States soldiers alone. I am 70 and suffer from several health problems with a10% disability; all I believe attributed to my service in Vietnam or the Gulf War. That is a very large amount, equating to around 23.6 million. Related: More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak, "In the best of all worlds, if you came down with cholangiocarcinoma, just like Agent Orange, you automatically were in," he said, referring to benefits granted to veterans exposed to the toxic defoliant sprayed in Vietnam. The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. Div. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Finally after 10 months found a job,human resources person said that they didnot mind hiring Vietnam Veterans .as long as I was not drug addict or involved in any war attrocities. Can I cut apples the night before for apple pie? to 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. Thanks for all your help for the vets. He and I flew out of Da Nang on the morning of Jan 1, 1968 (that night Da Nang A.B. Pete, be sure to ask your DAV guy if he thinks you have exhausted the Reconsideration process. Needless to say neither of us flew again after that, he is 100% PTSD . I too am a Life VVA member and Past President. Thanks for your added comment I was in Artillery had my hands on a lot of weapons from the 105, 155, 175mm guns up to the 8inch Howitzer, and all the other weapons in between. 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. 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. Like I always said .we died in Nam , just havent fallen over yet.Too bad all the imposters dont die just as quick or quicker. 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". THOSE TO CLAIM TO HAVE been there: I may be able to help you with your claim. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) Might any of our readers speculate about why this may be? According to figures provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the United States, 530 Vietnam veterans pass away every single day. 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. It has been a great experience. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. Semper Fi. 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in VietNam ?!?!? And as more and more wartime atrocities came to light, there was a national implication of guilt and shame placed on Vietnam veterans as participants in and avatars of a brutal, unsuccessful war. We are not dying off that fast. For a decade, as one person was shipped off to fight, another was returning. 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. 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. Cheers. Sorry you feel that way. 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. Using that same time frame the number of Blue Water Navy . They have since been removed and for now he's doing well. Last name: INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. Anyone can use no. Hi Mike, How the hell can anyone answer this question? Age: 84. He gets cremated and tossed into the ocean with no fanfare. 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. Showing I sorts blended in until I retired in 2003 and joined the CT First Cav Assoc and finally met groundpounders like muself. I took her to Punchbowl and then she understood. So long ago-time tames the memories and makes them Kind!!!! EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? Somethings Ill never do: Thank you. does not receiving a cib mean im not a combat vet? Be safe and well Welcome Home 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 2.6 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. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? My buddy Jim was stationed with MAG-11. Deeds need to be done in addition to words, says Wowwk, who is 100 percent disabled from his Vietnam wounds. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Weve used them up we need young ones. After reading your article, were lucky to have him. You couldnt believe that people were cheering you.. Ach, the memories. Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. have served in-country was: 9,492,958. dont know about 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. Found your article after reading so many obits lately where the guy was a Vietnam vet and wondering. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. 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. In Country, that empty feeling was with me for years, until I worked for the Dept. Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. 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. 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. 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. 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. You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma. Over the entire follow-up period, the total death rate for Vietnam veterans was 17% higher than for other veterans. Are Vietnam vets respected? losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. So it is not so much the numbers as the age at which Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory. This isnt good news for us in country vets. society. FAQ: What Are My Benefits As A 100 Disabled Veteran? Protestors demonstrate for full benefits for all US veterans, including Vietnam War veterans in July, 1974. 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. Good luck and take care -Jim. Look upon myself as a well Ill never ware a baseball cap again ever! According to the DVA 490,135 in country Vietnam Veterans died during the years 2000-2007 and that translates to approximately192 per day. Veterans returning from Vietnam were met with an institutional response marked by indifference. My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. Brault Like our Vietnam Brothers, who followed a decade after us, there is a bond that can never be broken between us. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. His name is Ray Alvarado and you can Google his name or USS Rhona and read a wild story. Age: 75. Did not know his name but I couldnt bring myself to walk by his A/O after this happened. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. It was apparently based on an estimate that 800,000 Vietnam-era veterans had died by 2000. I feel confident they will take care of you now. 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. 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. We built houches in 1967. age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last Mike Baughman holds a 1971 photo of himself in his U.S. Army uniform at his home in Danville, California on Aug. 2, 2016. He immediately scheduled further tests, discovering he had two cysts on his bile duct, which had the potential to develop into the cancer, known as cholangiocarcinoma. As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. I am not sure anyone will ever quantify the exact number of suicides. 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.. A lot of them give me that blank stare like, 'You've got what?'". 101st Airborne 1971 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. Your email address will not be published. just to crunch no. Your email address will not be published. It would take nearly 20 years after the end of the war for America to get right with its Vietnam veterans. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. 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. What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? 1 Well, one thing to remember is that not all Vietnam veterans were born in 1945 or later. 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. Except for one, we were all medics. You can reach me at JasonGunn20@yahoo.com. Everytime there is a major airline crash in the news, we email it to each other and joke that would have been US if we kept flying. At a time when I was paying $300 a credit, my entire educational benefit was $126. And when it came to finding a job, he was met with thinly veiled disgust and discrimination from law firms upon learning he was a Vietnam infantry veteran. I served in Nam 68-69 with Shore Party detached to the 5th Marines in An Hoa. Required fields are marked *. Nice to be reminded of our true niche in historythank God, not the Hollywood one! or the Central Highlands and operations in between. It wasnt a bad idea at all, as Ive learned everything on the Kinah making aspect in this game. Mike. "We are taking this seriously," said Curt Cashour, a spokesman with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Think I might be carrying some baggage? THERS IS ONLY ONE KIND OF COMBAT VET..ONEWHOWAS IN COMBAT. The disability compensation that some veterans get from the VA is factored into the average for veterans. What is a combat vet? I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer 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. Have you tried to apply? 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. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: Do you think there shouldnt be any baggage there? E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. It is not BS. According the them there was a giant wall that stopped all aerial spraying and river flow from the rivers into the Gulf of Tonkin where we got our drinking, cooking and bathing water just like the Aussie sailors in the Gulf the Aussie government through scientific studies found that drinking the water from the Navy desalination processors actually concentrated the dioxins rather than filter them out. )to be with the forward observers that were attached to e-troop. Says here, 2047. Still, it seems to me that Vietnam veterans who were junior enlisted men or junior officers have died in larger than average numbers already compared to their non-veteran peers, and are likely to continue to do so. Looking for people who served in the 134th assault helicopter co. from 1971 to 1972. my email is, micpatrickbrewer@gmail.com., mike: fact is, my factory closed last summer, so i went and applied for some va disabilty, to help until i get fully retired. I appreciate the respect of thank you because that was something I never received when I came home. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. How many Vietnam War vets are left? Vietnam veterans hold a silent march down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House here on April 22, 1971. 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