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A Vietnam veteran is someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War.
The term has been used to describe veterans who were in the armed forces of South Vietnam, the United States armed forces, and countries allied to them, whether or not they were actually stationed in Vietnam during their service. However, the more common usage distinguishes between those who served "in country" and those who did not actually serve in Vietnam by referring to the "in country" veterans as "Vietnam veterans" and the others as "Vietnam-era veterans". The U.S. government officially refers to all as "Vietnam-era veterans".
In the English-speaking world, the term "Vietnam veteran" is not usually used in relation to members of the communist People's Army of Vietnam or the National Liberation Front.
Although exact numbers are difficult to ascertain, it is safe to say that several million people served in the South Vietnamese armed forces, the vast majority of them in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)—between 1956 and 1975. It is known that during 1969–1971, there were about 22,000 ARVN combat deaths per year and the army reached a peak strength of about one million soldiers during 1972. The official number of anti-communist Vietnamese personnel killed in action was 220,357.
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Vietnam (UK /ˌvjɛtˈnæm, -ˈnɑːm/, US i/ˌviːətˈnɑːm, -ˈnæm/;Vietnamese: Việt Nam [viət˨ næm˧]), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV; Vietnamese: Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam ( listen)), is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. With an estimated 90.5 million inhabitants as of 2014, it is the world's 14th-most-populous country, and the eighth-most-populous Asian country. The name Vietnam translates as "Southern Viet" (synonymous with the much older term Nam Viet); it was first officially adopted in 1802 by Emperor Gia Long, and was adopted again in 1945 with the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh. The country is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and Malaysia across the South China Sea to the southeast. Its capital city has been Hanoi since the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975.
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans discuss their experiences returning home after military service.
Four Vietnam veterans who haven't seen each other in more than four decades, were reunited Thursday at Ontario Airport. Tom Wait reports. Official Site: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSLA Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSLA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSLA
Vietnam veterans were stereotyped and demonized to such a great extent that even the widows of deceased servicemen received late-night harassing phone calls. It has been said by some that at no point in our country's history have our veterans been hurt more by our own countrymen than by the enemy. For many vets, the homecoming was often a powerful first encounter that made their adjustment to civilian society more difficult. This is the story of a Kentucky base that felt it was time to give these veterans the welcome home they never received. Produced, shot and edited by Dave Annarino.
Sgt. Charles G. Richardson fought in combat in the Vietnam War during 1967 - 1968. He was severely injured by a grenade, received the Purple Heart, and tells his story. Many Vietnam veterans have a story to tell. Most have not had a proper "welcome home" in recognition and thanks for their service to, and sacrifice for, our country. FROM THE MODERATOR: This video is about one man's service in a war. It is not meant to be a commentary on the war. The Viet Nam war was certainly controversial, but that is not what this video is about. Many comments have been divisive, profane, disrespectful, and some have been just plain incoherent. These types of comments will not be tolerated. You are welcome to post what you like as long as it is not divisive, profane, is respectful, and makes sense to a ...
Many Vietnam veterans have experienced anxiety and other effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both on the battlefield and upon returning home. Most soldiers who were involved in active combat situations in the war returned home with little assistance to make the transition back to civilian life. This segment from Iowa Public Television's Iowans Remember Vietnam documentary includes archival footage and a first-person account from a veteran of the war. http://iptv.org Major funding for the Iowans Remember Vietnam documentary was provided by Casey’s General Stores; additional funding provided by Prairie Meadows.
Vietnam veterans who are physically and psychologically wounded receive no hero's welcome because of their drug addictions. GI Bill, educational benefits as well as medical benefits are not available to them. All they come back home to are heroin and methadone on the streets of New York.
We asked veterans to talk about what it was like killing someone. This is Lonnie's story. Main Episode: https://youtu.be/BsfbO9oz0GI If you would like to volunteer or donate to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, please follow this link: http://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/default.asp For licensing and media inquiries: rudy@cut.com Produced, Directed, and Edited by Cut.com
New research shows more than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, 40 years after the war ended. Kenneth Craig reports from New York.
President Barack Obama's administration issued a proclamation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. In 2017, the Mason Square Vietnam Memorial will reach it's 50th year in existence as the 1st memorial to honor Vietnam Vets and the only national Vietnam memorial to honor Black Vets making it eligible to become a national, historically, preserved property. In recognition of the proclamation, a cadre of local Veterans organizations have come together to create a community honorarium at the monument to honor the 50 Western Massachusetts Vietnam War casualties as well as veterans of all wars both foreign and domestic. This historic event will be held on Saturday, November 12th at 9:30 a.m. at Mason Square monument site and the rain date will be November 13th. More details will...
Visiting the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial, Urbandale, IA.
Michael Dowens is a Holmdel Police Officer who recently marched from our NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. to raise funds for treatment of servicemen and women with PTSD. After his endeavor received exposure and his heroic 3 DAY WALK to D.C. from Holmdel, NJ, he had raised over $30,000.00 for his cause. For his efforts Bill Spadea names his as the weekly Blue Friday honoree. New to the page? Subscribe above! Visit our website: http://nj1015.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nj1015 Follow us: https://twitter.com/nj1015 Receive our newsletter: http://nj1015.com/registration/ For any licensing requests please contact trenton.youtube@townsquaremedia.com
The Traveling Vietnam Wall makes another visit to Geneseo, Illinois.
For the first time in three decades, a replica of the most visited national monument in the country is in Eugene. The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a half-scale replica of the original in Washington D.C. There will be different ceremonies held at Skinner Butte Park throughout the day over the next three days. It's free to see during normal park hours, and the wall will be at Skinner Butte Park until Sunday at 2:00 pm.
Vietnam Memorial at Washington DC. 360 view of the wall in September of 2016.
The Vietnam War was more violent and deadly than you could imagine. Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Jack Hinkle shares his experiences on the front lines as a U.S. Marine Corps rifleman. He remembers his fallen brothers, shares his struggles with PTSD and his experience returning home from the war. Dyess Air Force Base commanders helped present and honor veterans for the "50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration" ceremony. #AFGSC
JAN SCRUGGS - A true American hero! It took 2 decades to build the Lincoln Memorial, nearly 40 years to complete the Washington Monument, but Jan was able to get America’s most visited memorial built in just 3 years…without using a penny of government money! Jan is the founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall. A sought-after public speaker, Jan’s uncanny use of humor and quotations from prestigious Americans ranging from George Washington to Thomas Edison, has thrilled hundreds of audiences since 1988 with his simple message - Courage is Life’s Equalizer. Book Jan Scruggs at Speakers.com http://www.speakers.com/Speaker/Jan-Scruggs-speaker-biography
President Barack Obama on Monday will bestow the Medal of Honor on a pair of soldiers for their acts of bravery in the Vietnam War. Congress granted an exemption so Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. Donald P. Sloat could receive the medal, because recommendations typically must be made within two years of the act of heroism, and the medal presented within three. Full story: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/thanks-exemption-two-vietnam-veterans-receive-medal-honor/ Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/139JZdo Watch more PBS NewsHour videos at: http://to.pbs.org/1e3qlFJ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/newshour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbs.newshour Google+: https://plus.google.com/+PBSNewsHour
At Elgin Academy, two Vietnam Veterans were interviewed for this video. I combined the interview footage with photos that the veterans brought in.This video has been added the the United States Library of Congress.
Since it's dedication in 1982, thousands of objects have been left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Here is a visit to the warehouse where most of those objects are stored. A "Recon" original Pentagon Channel story / U.S. Department of Defense ***************************** USA Patriotism! http://www.usa-patriotism.com "Pride of America!" "American Pride" book http://www.americanpridebook.com Mere Chance (A greatest generation story) http://www.merechance.com USA Store ... http://www.usa-patriotism.com/store/ America and Military Themed Gifts and Collectibles
Veterans History Project Interview Albert “Griff” Killgrove Officer United States Army 1961 – 1970 Vietnam, Cold War Video Log 0:14 Introduction 0:56 War/Service Branch 1:25 Home, Fairbanks, AK 1:31 Fort Benning, GA 1:38 Fort Richardson, AK 1:58 Commission, ROTC – University of Alaska 2:14 Why Joined 2:41 1st Day at Fort Benning, GA 3:50 Airborne Training 5:00 C123/C130 6:19 Fort Richardson, AK 6:31 Platoon Leader, Rifle Company 7:26 Korea 7:36 Brigade Staff Officer 8:07 Instructor, Infantry School, Fort Benning, GA 9:30 Intended a Military Career 9:45 Orders to Vietnam 10:20 Vietnam a Just Cause 10:45 Didn’t Expect to Come Home 11:16 Travel to Vietnam 11:25 Tan Son Nhut Airbase, Vietnam 13:44 25th Division/ Củ Chi , Vietnam 14:09 Battalion Supply Officer S4 15:01 Rifle Company Commander 1...
1999 Documentary "Shellshocked". Four Australians (one formerly US) set out to bury some ghosts. A VHS recording of this compelling documentary from ABC.
USMC Fred Elbert served with the elite Marine Recon unit in South Vietnam in 1968. He was taken captive after a fierce firefight but refused to quit his duty as a Untied States Marine Corps member. He repeatedly attempted to escape as well as help his fellow Prisoners of War survive the hardships of captivity. This is his incredible story captured by the cameras of PNN during Nation POW/MIA day, 2012.
Welcome home ceremony for Vietnam veterans held at Fort Sill Oklahoma on Friday, March 29, 2013.
This documentary won the Blue Ribbon Award at the American Film Festival. Lane Brody performs her song with Thom Bresh on guitar, "All The Unsung Heroes" and it begins the story of the conception of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial "The Wall" in Washington, DC. Great footage at the Wall and stories from Vietnam.