I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. If true, 390 VN vets die a day. I was wondering about these statistics. 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. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . So few can imagine that we were really sprayed with chemicals and had to live with the year of VA Denial. 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. I may have some choice words to express as well. 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. "It was surprising," he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and that the research is ongoing. IE 11 is not supported. Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. (fact check note by Mike Brewer. 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. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. 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). Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer Look upon myself as a well Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? What is the average lifespan of a veteran? Sit in a barbers chair, and let another person cut my hair. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. Thank god for them. 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. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Div. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. does not receiving a cib mean im not a combat vet? By then, patients are often in tremendous pain, with just a few months to live. You can reach me at JasonGunn20@yahoo.com. I may be able to help you with your claim. Using that same time frame the number of Blue Water Navy . Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. I knew how to get more than enough for everything I needed. 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. Some, like Wowwk, say they had invectives hurled their way; others, like naval officer Ford Cole, remember being spit on. 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. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? My girl friend thought I lost it. Required fields are marked *. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. Can you send flowers anonymously through 1800flowers? 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. Its better than them walking away and not even recognizing you. Mike you write well and to get to core issues. 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. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. Before I married my loving wife, I told her of some of my experiences, but not all of them showed her all themedicine Lets all prove the stats wrong. you guys, but kinda gives me the chills, considering this is the kind of Compared to the U. S. population, the mortality rates of Veterans are higher at older ages, and the life expectancy of Veterans are estimated to be 0.7-0.9 life-years shorter for males, and to be 1.2-1.3 life-years shorter for female at age 25, 45, and 65. 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.. So, lets say there were not more, just, alot. It is still tragic. Looking for people who served in the 134th assault helicopter co. from 1971 to 1972. I know a man who is 86 years old,from Nogales, and was at ground zero at Hiroshima in a grave identification unit, who just filed a claim last year. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. society. Thank you. Hope that helps. (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. It may precede a counter-appeal. THOSE TO CLAIM TO HAVE been there: 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. 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. This is an awsome blog, I am glad I have found it. Are Vietnam vets respected? Nice Web. Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. Part of the reason was economic. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. Needless to say neither of us flew again after that, he is 100% PTSD . 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. A lot of them give me that blank stare like, 'You've got what?'". Thank you. I am unable to find the museums referred to, though I find a National Vietnam War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. "I didn't think it would be me.". 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. I have met many men who were spat upon. The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. Neither of us has since flown again. Pete. What is a combat vet? The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. My buddy Jim was stationed with MAG-11. It was apparently based on an estimate that 800,000 Vietnam-era veterans had died by 2000. She was right. Vietnam Veterans by State 2022. or the Central Highlands and operations in between. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history. Mike 520-360-6933. have my Library and collection of movies, my garage and my dogs and cats. I do not concur with this figure. He graduated from Notre Dame prior to being commissioned, and after his service returned to law school to cash in his educational benefits. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? have similar data. 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. Any way you cut it, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very, very sad. I am not sure anyone will ever quantify the exact number of suicides. Thus, a follow-up mo. 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. This isnt good news for us in country vets. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of We were driving home from the airport when I heard the news. 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. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. But he remains angry that other veterans' last days are consumed by fighting the same government they went to war for as young men. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). all the best from life. Over the entire follow-up period, the total death rate for Vietnam veterans was 17% higher than for other veterans. 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. All Rights Reserved. (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. Jaundice, itchy skin, weight loss and other symptoms appear only when the disease is in its final stages. 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. 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. Im always looking around at whats going on. but sofar nothing how many are reallyleft? He lived for three days after that incident. Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. . Well, one thing to remember is that not all Vietnam veterans were born in 1945 or later. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. What order should I watch Flowers in the Attic series? No 'Welcome Home' parades for Vietnam vets. i just found out that they will not cover navy personal that didnt go ashore & do have agent orange in there blood . This is not to say that we werent casualties of other things like Agent Orange and things we probaby dont even know about, but the fact remains, we are NOT dying off at a disproporttionate rate, we are NOT more suicidal that other generations of combat vets, and we KNOW who the real Vietnam Vets were (those on the ground). 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. In war, there are no unwounded soldiers In 2018, the median income of Vietnam veterans and that of non-veterans was almost equivalent: It was significantly lower for veterans, who had served their country between the ages of 63 and 78 at the time, coming in at $63,300 as opposed to the average of $65,000 for nonveterans. Not everyone boosts about how there home comming was and there are those who would like to leave that chapter behind them. WWII and Korean War vets. 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 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. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? Brault James Ward was one of at least 18 juvenile soldiers killed at Vietnamfive were 16, like him, 11 others were 17, and one was 15 and had forged his birth certificate to join. At the same time all my friends whom never served had good jobs and new cars etc. December 21, 1953 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. Why are my bok choy leaves turning yellow? A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. Born: 01/29/1945. 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. jeff clutter. Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. Ive been trying for 17 years now. 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. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. I feel confident they will take care of you now. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. 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. 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. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. (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. I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. 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. i have been 100% dav. Northport VA Medical Center spokesman Christopher Goodman confirmed the New York facility collected the samples and sent them to the lab. It means Hill of Sacrifice. Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The past 5 years has seen a ton of so called veteran statistics that are clearly confabulated. Nice of them. The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. Commissioned in 1980 as a Behavioral Science Officer and went from 0-1 to 0-6 until I retired in 2005. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. 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. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. Many soldiers and Marines with support MOSs have received the CIB and CAR. so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. that 6 months after I left everybody rotated back to the states, say reminds me of Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. Then, on March 10, 2010 the Secretary makes a statement detailing a new plan to automate AO filings that will speed up the process. The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. Criteria for Eligibility But the specter of Vietnam still lingers, and some of that wars veterans view such acts with a wary glance. 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. . god bless america,and our veterans. Jun. OK I found the source and and researching this more. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? The 173rd Infantry Brigade was activated in 1915 and served in World War II. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. 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. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. We built houches in 1967. Mike: Served in the 5th SFGA 4th ID, and E/20th Inf from 69-71; went from E1 to E6 all in the 11B series. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! Mike. Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. OK I also am wary of statistics thrown out on the web, being a former Marine and a Viet Nam Vet I looked up the numbers from one of the sources indicated.. found that the Naval Health Institute who crunches no. civilian world and create a new life for ourselves. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. What a joke. Showing American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. Combat Medic 61% of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 of those killed were younger than twenty years of age. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. Yes some do fabricate stuff. Veterans Fight PTSD and Injuries With Sailing, More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak. Sorry about the delay here in answering. 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. served in-country . losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. Did not know his name but I couldnt bring myself to walk by his A/O after this happened. How long will flowers last in wet floral foam? (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. to Mike Baughman holds a 1971 photo of himself in his U.S. Army uniform at his home in Danville, California on Aug. 2, 2016. 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. The odd thing, I was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting. Have you tried to apply? But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. 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. Hello John: Except for one, we were all medics. Thats 390 per day. Is there anyone who actually has documented evidence of the Viet Nam vet suicides? and not one guy in my group had ever said that they were spit upon!! The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. I found out later after I got up that it was someone down the hall from me that shot himself. You should document that to the Patient Advocate Office. Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? Still listen to 1960s rocknroll and those songs take me back to the Mekong Delta The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam. We are not dying off that fast. 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.. The 69-year-old, who lives in Port Jefferson Station, New York, didn't have any symptoms when he agreed to take part in the study, but hoped his participation could help save lives. Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). While I was in Vietnam I saw men, who did brave and heroic deeds they deserve Of course we have to consider how long it will take them to contract and automate the system. 7512 Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific is called. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. (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. Because they will be OLD and it their turn. Three weeks ago I suffered by 4th stroke, each attributed to ISD. 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. Nearly three out of four of those cases were also denied, even though the government posted a warning on its website this year saying veterans who ate raw or undercooked freshwater fish while in Vietnam might be at risk. We who served America do not deserve this treatment. They all understand. Aloha Age: 75. Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. 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. and counseling even before they get out of the service and checks nearly immediately upon discharge in the event of a disability. Its called Mekong Protocol. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? I do not know or care, where your stats came from. 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