Required fields are marked *. Twenty-one-year-old Steven A. Wowwk arrived as an infantryman in the Armys First Cavalry Division in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in early January 1969 to fight in an escalating and increasingly unwinnable war. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. Some pilots, career men and members of elite units may have been much older. A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. he was back home in Texas he made it. Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. 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. The last Vietnam Vet will die in 2047. Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. Semper Fi to your hubby. Because they will be OLD and it their turn. Can you provide more information on this? What percentage of Vietnam veterans actually saw combat? sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? 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. i was in a compound & seen them spraying and the next day everywhere they sprayed was brown. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. 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. 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. Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). It may precede a counter-appeal. This article highlights the eligibility criteria and important information for filing a claim for benefits. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. CIB air medalan dall that. It was Bob Kerrey. Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. "I was in a state of shock," he said. The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. i mention the verified stressers, as i wonder if that could help in the decision on a cib. 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 on the claim process? educated man, besidesrocknroll there is Classical Music, Jazz and other favorites Can you put dead flowers in food waste bin? Poison, who cares? Pete. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. I too have found the Veterans War Museum to be a bit odd at times. GOD BLESS ALL VETS. 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.. Garwood is sometimes identified as the last documented American prisoner of war from the Vietnam War. His name is Ray Alvarado and you can Google his name or USS Rhona and read a wild story. 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. And before we ate our food they came from the beach and were to be sprayed along with everything else that the VA is making this presumption for having boots on the ground for even one minute. 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 My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. Im always looking around at whats going on. Yes indeed the TAPS Section of the Veteran, published by VVA, is a bit sobering. How to find out who sent anonymous flowers? #16174111 - 05/03/12 07:01 AM (10 . Median age is 68 years. (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 met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. Nice Web. 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). 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. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Jaundice, itchy skin, weight loss and other symptoms appear only when the disease is in its final stages. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. 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. Reading Shineskis October news release, which promised a fast track response to those who suffered from ISD, I immediately re-filed with VA. A few days later VA issued a bulletin essentially saying, Whoa, the approvals would be delayed until sometime in summer 2010 because it had to be published with the Federal government.. Last name: 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 found out later that most of the men who enlisted for 4 years volunteeredfor Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. Thank god for them. please pardon the French. 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.. Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. 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. 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. Protestors demonstrate for full benefits for all US veterans, including Vietnam War veterans in July, 1974. How long did a soldier have to serve in Vietnam? Thanks for the clarification. 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. 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. INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. Glamunyon@aol.com. 7512 The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. My room mate was nick named Budda in the 134th. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. Vietnam Veterans of America/ Vietnam Veterans Die Early/ Epidemiology for Vietnam Veterans/ Agent Orange Deaths, http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf, http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, Transcendental Meditation Retreat At Picture Rocks Retreat House, Veterans Across America Black Out Walmart Black Thursday. After reading your article, were lucky to have him. 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. Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Looking for people who served in the 134th assault helicopter co. from 1971 to 1972. Tell them you want to request a CIB. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by I was a Medic with the 93rd Evac. Ive been trying for 17 years now. We had it nice compared to the line Medics. 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. No way of accounting for the incidence of this from 1972-85. My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. Born: 01/29/1945. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. V.F.W. Deeds need to be done in addition to words, says Wowwk, who is 100 percent disabled from his Vietnam wounds. However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. 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. It can take decades for symptoms to appear. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. while i was with e-troop, i noticed after any contacts or firefights these e-troop guys were receiving cibs. As for the CAR, that might be another story. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. 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. all the best from life. 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. "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". The ages of those who served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old. Do you think there shouldnt be any baggage there? DANang The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are roughly 7.2 million living veterans in the world today. 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10 . Some, like Wowwk, say they had invectives hurled their way; others, like naval officer Ford Cole, remember being spit on. He gets cremated and tossed into the ocean with no fanfare. I have met many men who were spat upon. Bill. So long ago-time tames the memories and makes them Kind!!!! On June 7, 1969, Bullock was killed by small arms fire while on night watch at An Hoa combat base. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. 1st Recon April 12, 1997. Ill never ware a baseball cap again ever! thanks rich. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? for years, all I asked for was a good nights sleep. Mike why is gods name would all these people claim to have went to that septic tank they call vietnam? if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: Call me Pete. Originating from New York City, Tom Selleck. Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. 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. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. C.I.B. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. 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. These are indeed some very sobering statistics. Needless to say neither of us flew again after that, he is 100% PTSD . Vietnam was a lost war, and it was the first major lost war abroad in American history, Lembcke says. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. Did you know that is the day Ho Chi Minh died? Its better than nothing. What order should I watch Flowers in the Attic series? The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. I always say welcome home to a vietnam vet. I don't know about you guys, but it kind of gives me the chills. got rocketed big time because it was the start of the TET offensive. ) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I was spat on in Chicago in Lincoln Park in 1969. It means Hill of Sacrifice. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to 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. As for suicides, this is mostly a myth seconday to a VA study in the 1970s that included all Vietnam eta veterans. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? 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. didn't know who they were fighting and dying for. You should document that to the Patient Advocate Office. Hope that helps. Gerry Wiggins, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, has already lost friends to the disease. This was met by skeptisim by most Veterans groups. Your email address will not be published. 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. No more mr. Nice Guy. They cannot deny your ISD. Your email address will not be published. That number was reasonable: About 9.2 million Americans served in the military during the Vietnam. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Their is a ton of it online everywhere. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. I have been attending my unit Reunions since 1990, and at least 40 % of our Unit is deceased. Jun. Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? 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. 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. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. Mike. That often precedes an Appeal. As for VA disability, if someone was in combat or experienced documented stressors before or after Vietnam, AND, they are assessed in a VA claim related medical exam, AND they can get someone who was in their unit to verify the incidents, they may be successful in their claim for PTSD or injuries received in Nam. I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. 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. 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. The aircraft ( helicopter ) went down experiencing mechanical problems. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Heres the rub. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. 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. Sorry you feel that way. This was partly due to the logistics of the never-ending conflict. (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. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? 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. How Many Veterans Are Enrolled In College? Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. I took her to Punchbowl and then she understood. A lot of them give me that blank stare like, 'You've got what?'". Thanks to our Editor, Mark Evans, I have some raison de etre. Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. What seeds should I start indoors in February. This is around 9.7 percent of the generation at the time. 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. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. I do know this. Lincoln, Nebraska is where I call home. 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. one thing they have mentioned is verified stressors. I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. Thanks Jim, that was very thorough. Vietnam for two tours. But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. Then compare that report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a (get this) 5 minute interview. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). 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. FAQ: What Are My Benefits As A 100 Disabled Veteran? age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last Like our Vietnam Brothers, who followed a decade after us, there is a bond that can never be broken between us. I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. This is hard to believe, 2015if any.. Nice of them. 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. 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 He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. Did not know his name but I couldnt bring myself to walk by his A/O after this happened. He and I flew out of Da Nang on the morning of Jan 1, 1968 (that night Da Nang A.B. Mike 520-360-6933. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. Im a former member of the 173rd Abn Bde-First (Army) in VNam from The Rock As a mental health nurse in the 1970s who worked the suicide prevention and crisis unit for 4 years, I can tell you there were alot. 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