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. Its better than them walking away and not even recognizing you. But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. please pardon the French. 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.. thanks rich. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. second tour. Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. Yer pal, Ferraeri Bubba. "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. and counseling even before they get out of the service and checks nearly immediately upon discharge in the event of a disability. INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. to indicate what they want but I do have to believe that these may be close 800k approx left, sort of sobering uh. 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a Vietnam for two tours. Still have those dreams that creep in and keeps me awake for the rest of the night A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a. No more mr. Nice Guy. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. Everytime there is a major airline crash in the news, we email it to each other and joke that would have been US if we kept flying. EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. 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. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. society. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of He gets cremated and tossed into the ocean with no fanfare. 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 101st Airborne 1971 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. "I didn't think it would be me.". we went to the 1st sargent and he said ok. i went out for 7 or 8 mo. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. Rather than being greeted with anger and hostility, however, most Vietnam veterans received very little reaction when they returned home. Showing Mike. Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer Mike. What seeds should I start indoors in February. just to crunch no. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. All my Vet friends died from suicide, cancer, heart attack (drinking themselves to death). Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. I do know this. I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam? He said the approval came right after his doctor wrote a letter saying his bile duct cancer was "more likely than not" caused by liver flukes from the uncooked fish he and his unit in Vietnam ate when they ran out of rations in the jungle. 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. More answers below James Cain "I was in a state of shock," he said. FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. I welcomed 2 Marines back home and they returned the gesture. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). . Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. 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. In 1982 Vietnam veterans march down Constitution Avenue toward the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which would be dedicated later that day. Median age is 68 years. 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. You posted this on September 2nd. I was a Medic with the 93rd Evac. educated man, besidesrocknroll there is Classical Music, Jazz and other favorites He was among those who got the call. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. Scientific Wild Ass Guess. Thanks for the clarification. they have in all wars. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. Tragically, though, many veterans have since died waiting for their approval and related benefits. The last Vietnam Vet will die in 2047. During this Census count, a huge number of Americans falsely claimed to have Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Crazy shit. The following are some How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. 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. david dolby died 63 yrs old 5 tours in nam. Lets all prove the stats wrong. Born: 04/07/1937. Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? Millions served in Vietnam. 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.. 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. Hi Mike. Thats 390 per day. Tell them you want to request a CIB. How many Vietnam War vets are left? Says here, 2047. Did you know that is the day Ho Chi Minh died? Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. If this jogs someones memory than please write on this blog so we can perhaps chat sometime. I found out later (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. 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. I may have some choice words to express as well. 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. This is around 9.7 percent of the generation at the time. This isnt good news for us in country vets. The ages of those who served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old. Very good but alarming article. I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. (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. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. what does that tell u? id like to comment on the stastistics of our vietnam veteran death rate of 390 vets die every day.i think thatthedeath rate of vietnam veterans,are higher thanthe any other war veterans.i think that our fight wasnt just in vietnam,but after we got home.that took a heavy tole on us.and still is.God bless our verterants, john j. lang. dont know about best regards. He lived for three days after that incident. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. During that year, 1,928 soldiers died in the Vietnam War. Veteran Mike Baughman, 65, who was featured in the previous AP article, said his claim was granted early this year after being denied three times. 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. Just finished writing a book about an incident in Vietnam that tells a story about how twisted and asymmetric that war was. We had it nice compared to the line Medics. He graduated from Notre Dame prior to being commissioned, and after his service returned to law school to cash in his educational benefits. Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. 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. During that same Census count, the number of Americans falsely claiming to statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. 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. 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. That often precedes an Appeal. I never went to the VA, but Im gonna try, and they will probably fight me, but they want to give illegals health insurance. Yes some do fabricate stuff. Still listen to 1960s rocknroll and those songs take me back to the Mekong Delta Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history. Your email address will not be published. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. 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.. I never want to see another hurt person as long as I live. Listed here are the four Vietnam veterans with the youngest ages. THERS IS ONLY ONE KIND OF COMBAT VET..ONEWHOWAS IN COMBAT. Call me Pete. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. I found out he was on the plane behind me after roll call satin the rain and mud I work with veterans all the time and thought you might find it interesting (if you didnt know already) that any Vietman Vet who served in country and who develops Parkinsons Disease, Lou Gehrigs disease, or a number of other illnesses is assumed tohave been exposed to Agent Orange and AUTOMATICALLY qualfies for Service Connected Disability. Same goes with the SF flash. My girl friend thought I lost it. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. we better make it soon . 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. The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. 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. After all these past years, Ive never left country,took me years to live again. Then compare that report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a (get this) 5 minute interview. Age: 75. FAQ: What Are My Benefits As A 100 Disabled Veteran? 7512 Heres the rub. In war, there are no unwounded soldiers What is the average age of a Vietnam veteran today? 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. Its better than nothing. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among VietnamWar 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. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. See also: How Many Veterans Are Under The Age Of 35? Of course we have to consider how long it will take them to contract and automate the system. Last name: I am slowly dying from AO and my country has once again tried to spit on me. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . Im a former member of the 173rd Abn Bde-First (Army) in VNam from The Rock 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 So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. I will check on this for you. Please post the SOURCE of this statistic. Can you put dead flowers in food waste bin? 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. Call me next week sometime, and I will help you with the stressor stuff. Gerry Wiggins, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, has already lost friends to the disease. How the hell can anyone answer this question? How do you say let's keep in touch professionally? 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. am i misrepresenting myself, id really like to know. Jaundice, itchy skin, weight loss and other symptoms appear only when the disease is in its final stages. Well, one thing to remember is that not all Vietnam veterans were born in 1945 or later. 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. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. not too many left, Vietnam Veterans Dying Breed. DANang Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. I went fucking ballistic. Your email address will not be published. How to find out who sent anonymous flowers? As for the CAR, that might be another story. I discovered the VA and local Vet center and was walked through the process to get compensation for PTSD and Diabetes. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? Glamunyon@aol.com. Age 67. tell me what you think about the article I just wrote about former Senator Alan Simpson, at TucsonCitizen.com His comments about Agent Orange victims are going to keep me up nights! What happens if you eat too many brussel sprouts? Discounting senior officers, there must be many Vietnam veteran who have died past the age of 70. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. Can you provide more information on this? That number was reasonable: About 9.2 million Americans served in the military during the Vietnam. It was Bob Kerrey. And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. With the internet and sites like this, Im hoping to hear from someone I served with 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. But for the time being, we will just all hang together here and beat the odds. Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. Vietnam was a lost war, and it was the first major lost war abroad in American history, Lembcke says. 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. and were sometimes in more combat during their tour than the actual grunts they supported they still werent awarded the CIB. Im always looking around at whats going on. 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. This is an awsome blog, I am glad I have found it. 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. all the best from life. (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. i just found out that they will not cover navy personal that didnt go ashore & do have agent orange in there blood . 390 deaths Considering the kind of information available about the death rate of WWII and Korean War Veterans, publicized information indicates that in the last 14 years Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. Veterans returning from Vietnam were met with an institutional response marked by indifference. (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. If true, 390 VN vets die a day so in 2,190 days from today, that were projected in 2000 to 2010? The aircraft ( helicopter ) went down experiencing mechanical problems. Semper Fi. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. 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. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. 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. Thank you. 65-66 and Fed-67. Born: 01/29/1945. Neither of us has since flown again. Then, on March 10, 2010 the Secretary makes a statement detailing a new plan to automate AO filings that will speed up the process. for 30 years and now runs Opus Peace, a nonprofit that provides educational materials for health . Hope that helps. 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in VietNam ?!?!? Ach, the memories. 1st Recon April 12, 1997. 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. Thus, a follow-up mo. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. I too have found the Veterans War Museum to be a bit odd at times. 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. 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