Just realized that this is the day Ho Chi Minh died! Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. 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. Be safe and well Welcome Home david dolby died 63 yrs old 5 tours in nam. just to crunch no. 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.. The excess mortality, especially through motor vehicle accidents, suicide, homicide, and accidental poisonings, occurred mainly in the first 5 years after discharge from active duty and involved. Age: 84. Check with your local VA claims agent. jeff clutter. best regards. Have you tried to apply? 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. Age: 75. The figures reported here (and the same text is widely seen) are all correct with one major exception. "It was surprising," he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and that the research is ongoing. What seeds should I start indoors in February. So, lets say there were not more, just, alot. It is still tragic. I found out he was on the plane behind me after roll call satin the rain and mud They can assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families. 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. 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. That in a sense is a violation of Federal law and should be attacked by those with means to do so. "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." "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. This article highlights the eligibility criteria and important information for filing a claim for benefits. Do you think there shouldnt be any baggage there? What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? Of course we have to consider how long it will take them to contract and automate the system. My girl friend thought I lost it. I believe they may be using no. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. civilian world and create a new life for ourselves. The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. 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. 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. I am rated 100% disabled and damn happy to be privileged and capable of pushing out this small Blog. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. The odd thing, I was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. Semper Fi. A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. In Country, that empty feeling was with me for years, until I worked for the Dept. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Hope that helps. One last ramble. Look up the webstite. 1 Thats 390 per day. 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. Statistics show that at least five men killed in Vietnam were sixteen years old, and at least 12 were seventeen years old. That is a very large amount, equating to around 23.6 million. The 173rd Infantry Brigade was activated in 1915 and served in World War II. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? 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. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. Nice Web. Im a former member of the 173rd Abn Bde-First (Army) in VNam from The Rock 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. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. 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. Ant help would be greatly appreciated. I had 6 close buddies in Vietnam. 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. please pardon the French. The reporting found that about 700 veterans with cholangiocarcinoma have been seen by the VA in the past 15 years. How many Flowers do you need for each level in June's journey? Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. 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.. I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. Even though thousands served with the Infantry units as FOs, Dog Handlers, EOD etc. . I too am a Marine Vietnam Veteran; (7th Marines 67-69), with multiple diagnoses. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. Btln. They all understand. Same goes with the SF flash. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. She was right. so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. Today the list still grows in our local newspaper, Criteria for Eligibility HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. WWII and Korean War vets. Ive been trying for 17 years now. But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. No way of accounting for the incidence of this from 1972-85. After reading your article, were lucky to have him. and welcome home to all my brothers. 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. Especially if you are happily married. Bill. 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. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. I found out later after I got up that it was someone down the hall from me that shot himself. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? 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. How many brain cells will you have by then? I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. DANang Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? thanks rich. The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. Thank god for them. Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? THERS IS ONLY ONE KIND OF COMBAT VET..ONEWHOWAS IN COMBAT. 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. We returned home to an uncertain future with no skills needed in the civilian world, we would make our way the best we could in this I am slowly dying from AO and my country has once again tried to spit on me. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. When the diagnosis came, both Pete and Kate were sure they knew the cause: Pete's exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange during his time as a helicopter crew chief in Vietnam. And for the men who served in Vietnam and survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of trauma. In my 60s now, retired disabled veteran live on my little firebase with my wife we both married for the first time she was 41 I was 43 share our life with our 11 dogs and 2 cats. "We are taking this seriously," said Curt Cashour, a spokesman with the Department of Veterans Affairs. That often precedes an Appeal. These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW I was wondering about these statistics. Scientific Wild Ass Guess. 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 Best wishes, I just watched a VN movie about the Hanoi Hilton.. Hundreds of veterans have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in Southeast Asia. I am asking for a Decision Review Officer Hearing. Very good but alarming article. Your email address will not be published. The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I never want to see another hurt person as long as I live. Welcome Home John. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Hi Mike, Still listen to 1960s rocknroll and those songs take me back to the Mekong Delta i mention the verified stressers, as i wonder if that could help in the decision on a cib. The disability compensation that some veterans get from the VA is factored into the average for veterans. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? GOD BLESS ALL VETS. It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. Thanks for the clarification. At the same time all my friends whom never served had good jobs and new cars etc. I welcomed 2 Marines back home and they returned the gesture. 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. Mike you write well and to get to core issues. Its better than them walking away and not even recognizing you. 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 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. Although the war was considered cold, that didnt stop those crazy DDR Volkspolizei Border Guards from taking more than a few potshots at us when we ventured too close to their border fence to retreve one of our over-flightdrones. ps The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. 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. He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. The federal agency sent its sympathies but no money. This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone. How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. Mike, 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. Div. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. If you read the Taps in their mag there seems to be an alarming rate of NamVets dying in theirlate fifties and early sixties. Thanks for your attention to this subject. Base, then to NY. I appreciate the respect of thank you because that was something I never received when I came home. The VA study, along with a call by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York for broader research into liver flukes and cancer-stricken veterans, began after The Associated Press raised the issue in a story last year. They have since been removed and for now he's doing well. Born: 09/15/1946. 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. dont know about Age: 77. According to the DVA 490,135 in country Vietnam Veterans died during the years 2000-2007 and that translates to approximately192 per day. "I was in a state of shock," he said. Millions served in Vietnam. Pretty hard to quantify those one car accidents at 2am, from the smell of diesel. The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. 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. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in and were sometimes in more combat during their tour than the actual grunts they supported they still werent awarded the CIB. They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. 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