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Anyone regardless of rank, branch of service, or jobspeciality, who served in country or in the waters off the coast and were awarded a Vietnam campaign ribbon indicating that they did so is a Vietnam veteran, regardless of the job they performed. The guy who was a chaplain's assistant, cook or clerk typist etc, who served there is a Vietnam veteran just as the combat veteran.
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Is a veteran someone who served in the army or someone who is still in the army?
A veteran is someone who fought in a war as part of an army or unit.
Why do you still remember and honor the veteran of World War 2?
Yes, because my father and all the men in our family served in the war and the Korean war too. My husband and many friends also fought in Vietnam so we honor all the Vets.
What president decided to take troops out of Vietnam?
I believe it was Richard Nixon in 1973 who began pulling out troops out of VietNam but the final pullout of American troops was in March of 1975. So between 1973 and 1975 we still had soldiers and possibly missions going on in VietNam. I myself am a veteran who served from 1973 to 1976 although I never went into VietNam, I feel justified in being recognized as a VietNam era veteran. Am I wrong in thinking that way ?? This I ask to those who went into VietNam?!?!? Please give me your comments
Is John Dehler World War 2 veteran still alive?
no hes dead
What is the difference between a Vietnam Veteran to a World War 2 Veteran?
Vietnam war veterans are members of the military (of any country) who have served during the Vietnam war (1959-1975) -- while World War 2 veterans served during WWII (1939-1945). I have several family members who have served in both wars. You can learn about some of the symbols/conflicts/awards during both wars at SoldierCity. They have a large assortment of medals, patches, and flags for both wars. In fact, I just went to www.soldiercity.com to get a Vietnam flag for my grandfather (a Vietnam War veteran), and some World War 2 clothing w/Navy ships for his dad (one of our highly honored WWII veterans, who's alive and well to this day!)
If i have a dishonorable discharge am i still considered a veteran?
am I considered a veteran if I have a dishonorable discharge
What is Vietnam classified as today?
Vietnam is referred to as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam is still considered a Socialist country, but since the war, they've adopted many Capitalistic practices.
Is Bob Howard decorated Vietnam veteran still living?
Yes, Bob Howard is still living and is currently serving as President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He has also made multiple trips to Iraq visiting our troops.
Are you a Veteran if still in the service?
Anyone who is either on Active Duty, Reserves, or is a former service member is considered a military Veteran.However, recognition and status is based on the type of discharge - dishonorable or bad conduct discharges strip you of all Veteran's rights.
Are there still hmong people in Vietnam?
Yes, there are still Hmong that live in Vietnam.
Can a veteran still file for agent orange?
Yes.
What are the synptoms for Vietnam syndrome?
one of the many symptoms is flashbacks. Sometimes the veteran thinks he/she is still in fact in the war, and when threatened of frightened may act rashly. for example, i know a veteran, and one morning his wife woke him up, and he thought he was still in the war and was captured. he then proceeded to fight the wife. luckily she knew about his problem and didnt press charges. There are MANY cases like this one and some are worse...
Is a veteran someone who served in the army or someone who is still in the army?
A veteran is someone who fought in a war as part of an army or unit.
Is tomas young the iraq veteran still alive?
Yes, Thomas Young the Iraq Veteran is indeed still alive. He vows to remain alive for as long as he can stand the pain.
Can a person be a Veteran and still be active duty?
There is actually a code (or at least during the Viet War there was) that designates VETERAN status. And that code cannot (or could not) be awarded until completion of military duty which satisifed that code's requirement. Therefore; if a veteran (an honorably discharged serviceman) re-enlisted into the US military...he would be a former veteran on active duty.
Can Vietnam veterans live in Vietnam?
Yes, some are still there.
Why do you still remember and honor the veteran of World War 2?
Yes, because my father and all the men in our family served in the war and the Korean war too. My husband and many friends also fought in Vietnam so we honor all the Vets.
