(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. second tour. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. Vietnam for two tours. It is believed that less than 850,000 of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam are still living today; the age of the youngest American Vietnam veteran is around 60 years old. My husband is former Marine (in Vietnam 1966-67) and diagnosed with Parkinsons, diabetes, etc. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Mike why is gods name would all these people claim to have went to that septic tank they call vietnam? Needless to say neither of us flew again after that, he is 100% PTSD . Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Vietnam veterans are reaching a point in their lives where they may be retired, losing the past support systems of family and friends, susceptible to depression and prime candidates for. Northport VA Medical Center spokesman Christopher Goodman confirmed the New York facility collected the samples and sent them to the lab. Its mostly the exact opposite. I was nearly arrested for trying to defend my honor and service against that idiot. and told our stories we had a good laugh, just laughed our asses off went to the Last name: Sorry you feel that way. Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. That number was reasonable: About 9.2 million Americans served in the military during the Vietnam. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. 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. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? Sorry about the delay here in answering. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 800,000 living Vietnam veterans? No 'Welcome Home' parades for Vietnam vets. Mike 520-360-6933. My English teaching assistant at the U of A, in 1971, called me a baby killer, and spat on the ground. all the best from life. 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. ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. No way of accounting for one car accidents either. Born: 04/07/1937. 1995 (census figures). Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. 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. Pete. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? We had it nice compared to the line Medics. served in-country . I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. "I was in a state of shock," he said. 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). Hi Mike, American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. He and I flew out of Da Nang on the morning of Jan 1, 1968 (that night Da Nang A.B. 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. Lincoln, Nebraska is where I call home. Except for one, we were all medics. Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. But for the time being, we will just all hang together here and beat the odds. Something to be proud of! She was right. Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. 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. Glamunyon@aol.com. FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. During this Census count, a huge number of Americans falsely claimed to have just to crunch no. 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. Yes some do fabricate stuff. Vietnam was a lost war, and it was the first major lost war abroad in American history, Lembcke says. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? http://501medmen.bizhosting.com I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. It is not BS. Did you know that is the day Ho Chi Minh died? I went fucking ballistic. Listed here are the four Vietnam veterans with the youngest ages. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. you guys, but kinda gives me the chills, considering this is the kind of He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. I feel confident they will take care of you now. 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. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? 7512 Statistics show that at least five men killed in Vietnam were sixteen years old, and at least 12 were seventeen years old. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Mike, ive always just repied yes, and left it at that. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. Ant help would be greatly appreciated. for years, all I asked for was a good nights sleep. They have since been removed and for now he's doing well. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. We can only pray that the current generation of young men and women who are the current targets of a cottage-industry of professionals who thrive on making them all impaired will fare better than we did. Bill. See for yourself in 2000 there were 2.7 million Vietnam Veterans alive: http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history until it was overtaken by the one in Afghanistanand servicemen typically did one-year tours of duty. If true, 390 VN vets die a day so in 2,190 days from today, I remember tet that was no picnic for rear echelon, and being in a chopper,those m60s werent there for show. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. Starting to live with zest at 60 aint so bad. Semper Fi to your hubby. OK I found the source and and researching this more. (fact check note by Mike Brewer. 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. If you read the Taps in their mag there seems to be an alarming rate of NamVets dying in theirlate fifties and early sixties. All Rights Reserved. Some pilots, career men and members of elite units may have been much older. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. Did not know his name but I couldnt bring myself to walk by his A/O after this happened. Vietnam Veterans by State 2022. Commissioned in 1980 as a Behavioral Science Officer and went from 0-1 to 0-6 until I retired in 2005. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. CIB air medalan dall that. Part of the reason was economic. What a joke. Any way you cut it, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very, very sad. By way of the SHADS project, we are still handling claims of radiation exposure in WWll and those who went to ABC school in the Navy; Atomic, Biological, Chemical Warfare training on ships in the early 1960s. 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. 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 In any case, we who served our country continue to die on a daily basisin greater and greater numbers. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. 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. Nice of them. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. got rocketed big time because it was the start of the TET offensive. ) that 6 months after I left everybody rotated back to the states, say reminds me of Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to Neither of us has since flown again. In 1982 Vietnam veterans march down Constitution Avenue toward the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which would be dedicated later that day. You dont have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.. How do you say let's keep in touch professionally? Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. This was met by skeptisim by most Veterans groups. "You didn't have to go fighting.". I have never had or felt the same camaradrie I experienced serving two tours Seventeen year-old James Calvin Ward was one of them. I do not concur with this figure. Can I cut apples the night before for apple pie? he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. 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. Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. Still have those dreams that creep in and keeps me awake for the rest of the night But for claims, I have found the DAV (I have to join) to be a real kick ass outfit. Your email address will not be published. I found out later that most of the men who enlisted for 4 years volunteeredfor one thing they have mentioned is verified stressors. Required fields are marked *. Thanks for all your help for the vets. We returned back to NY on Jan. 2, 1968. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: I was spat on in Chicago in Lincoln Park in 1969. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. During that year, 1,928 soldiers died in the Vietnam War. Might any of our readers speculate about why this may be? Showing Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. They can assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. the word from the rear was we werent authorized cib. Div. The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. The reporting found that about 700 veterans with cholangiocarcinoma have been seen by the VA in the past 15 years. It wasnt a bad idea at all, as Ive learned everything on the Kinah making aspect in this game. 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. lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive.. in only 6 years.. good info on your post, keep up the good work! The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. Guy C. Lamunyon GOD BLESS ALL VETS. Hope that helps. Why are my bok choy leaves turning yellow? I have followed out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? I was never a prisner but could relate to some of the tings the men talked about.I can also relate to the tinngs you talk about,, Any time Im around a crowd (large or small) I like to be where I can keep up w/everything going on around meUse to have panic attacks really bad if I had to be in publicWith help from VA mental health and medication Im now a lot better off.. 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. Thanks Jim, that was very thorough. 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.. Im going to put that review officer in my shoes as a 20 y/o medic. Alcohol induced psychosis and death from toxicity is not suicide, or is it? Then compare that report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a (get this) 5 minute interview. "It was surprising," he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and that the research is ongoing. Three weeks ago I suffered by 4th stroke, each attributed to ISD. and counseling even before they get out of the service and checks nearly immediately upon discharge in the event of a disability. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? ps Age: 75. I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. I found out he was on the plane behind me after roll call satin the rain and mud How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Look upon myself as a well 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. Says here, 2047. When I returned to the U.S. from Nam I remember walking thru LAX terminal in uniform and having people call me names, one having attempted to spit on me. We built houches in 1967. I too am a Life VVA member and Past President. It has been a great experience. Hundreds of veterans have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in Southeast Asia. Jun. Over time, swelling and inflammation of the bile duct can lead to cancer. Thank You. I guess its a compliment to us allthat all these wannabees are prentnding to be vets but I still get pizzed at them when I figure them out after a few beers in a bar or whatever. It means Hill of Sacrifice. What is a combat vet? 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. If this jogs someones memory than please write on this blog so we can perhaps chat sometime. "Personally, I got what I needed, but if you look at the bigger picture with all these other veterans, they don't know what necessarily to do," he said. THERS IS ONLY ONE KIND OF COMBAT VET..ONEWHOWAS IN COMBAT. 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. "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". 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. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. Best wishes, I just watched a VN movie about the Hanoi Hilton.. 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. Before I married my loving wife, I told her of some of my experiences, but not all of them showed her all themedicine A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. Over the entire follow-up period, the total death rate for Vietnam veterans was 17% higher than for other veterans. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. Endemic in the rivers of Vietnam, the worms can easily be wiped out with a handful of pills early on, but left untreated they can live for decades without making their hosts sick. How do I unlock Wattpad stories without paying? I am unable to find the museum websites referred to, though I find a National War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. Quick Answer: What Can I Learn From A Veteran? statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. Im a former member of the 173rd Abn Bde-First (Army) in VNam from The Rock "We are taking this seriously," said Curt Cashour, a spokesman with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Especially if you are happily married. Its better than nothing. (LOL) -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) So it is not so much the numbers as the age at which Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. 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. How many brain cells will you have by then? I may have some choice words to express as well. What are Vietnam veterans dying from? 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. 2015if any.. I am slowly dying from AO and my country has once again tried to spit on me. Mike you write well and to get to core issues. Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. They all understand. 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 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. Think I might be carrying some baggage? Stay alive & sane thanks to Valium I am still alive for now NOT from the V.A., I use my own Doctor. SFC (Ret.) How Many Veterans Are Enrolled In College? (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. 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. 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. I am not sure anyone will ever quantify the exact number of suicides. Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, I served in Nam 68-69 with Shore Party detached to the 5th Marines in An Hoa. Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. I was wondering about these statistics. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). we better make it soon . I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. Names were called, Vets were spit on, along with not being respected by our own did happen. Some of the responses did not come through our site in a timely fashion. Your email address will not be published. Even though thousands served with the Infantry units as FOs, Dog Handlers, EOD etc. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. Were going to demand an official review to a hearings officer. 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. I came home in 69, my hair fell our,got big pustuals on my back, and skin problems immediately. 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. 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. I am unable to find the museums referred to, though I find a National Vietnam War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. According to figures provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the United States, 530 Vietnam veterans pass away every single day. Is there anyone who actually has documented evidence of the Viet Nam vet suicides? i mention the verified stressers, as i wonder if that could help in the decision on a cib. 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