I did not know that. I am a disabled, Viet Nam (era) veteran and am glad I did not have to participate in that unjust war. When are we going to learn to quit sticking our noses (and military) into other people's difficulties? The 2nd war in Iraq is another example of stupidity at the highest levels. We are still paying for the Viet Nam war and will continue to pay for the war in Iraq for generations. In my area the military continues to expand it's operations in preparation for the next war so obviously we have not learned a damned thing.

My Richard was a Vietnam veteran as well Glennlab, he would say Peace back at you my brother.

Having lost my father and some friends to suicide because of war, my heart is always full of love for our service members. Nobody gets out unscathed. Even those who got the "good" assignments.

I was in Vietnam in 1970-1972. I also was part of the evacuation of Saigon.

Thank you so much for your service. In my book, you are a hero.

Semper Fi!

Welcome Home, brother.

And may their valor be remembered always....

We never should have even been over there to begin with.

Given how shitty the veterans were treated when they returned, being
given one single day in commemoration seems pretty freakin' lame.
Especially since you're all still having to fight tooth and nail for proper medical
and psychiatric treatment through the VA system.

You all got so screwed over, and I, for one, am so damned sorry for all of that.