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National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29

We commemorate and honor all the men and women who fought during the Vietnam War.
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We commemorate those who fought in the Vietnam War on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. There’s no doubt that the Vietnam War was one of the most brutal. In fact, there were over three million Vietnam War casualties during the years of battle. It was known as the Second Indochina War to Americans, and considering its long fighting time and brutality, National Vietnam War Veterans Day was created to honor all the Vietnam veterans who fought during its time.

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Vietnam, Vietnam, Vietnam - We've all been there.

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Groucho

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A tired old man of 24 years walked down the path through ankle deep mud on his way to the LZ. The chopper would take him to Cam Ranh (I think, if I remember correctly) where a freedom bird would take him back to the world.

Music from a filthy transistor radio played James Taylor's "Fire and Rain." "Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain. I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend...."

What a soul corroding time. Awful, from the start to the finish. In the end, our sacrifice was thrown away like last night's trash.
What a Charlie Foxtrot.
 
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Groucho said:
A tired old man of 24 years walked down the path through ankle deep mud on his way to the LZ. The chopper would take him to Cam Ranh (I think, if I remember correctly) where a freedom bird would take him back to the world.

Music from a filthy transistor radio played James Taylor's "Fire and Rain." "Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain. I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend...."

What a soul corroding time. Awful, from the start to the finish. In the end, it was thrown away like last night's trash.
What a Charlie Foxtrot.
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But I always thought I would see you again.
 
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Family, friends, classmates. I honor them. The ones that returned with all their body parts returned with scrambled minds and scrambled souls. There is absolutely nothing that this old woman wants to remember. There is absolutely nothing this old woman can forget.
Heaven bless our "guys". Our government did not. It is no wonder our generation protested everything. We were too young and powerless to do anything else.
 
Warm Wisconsin

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My post on LinkedIn today

Generation X Salutes National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a Dash of Humor

Hey there, fellow Gen-Xers! As we all know, March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day to honor the brave men and women who served in that conflict. So, let's take a moment to remember and admire their courage and sacrifice with a touch of our trademark humor.

The Boomer War and the Gen-X Gratitude:
First off, let's acknowledge that our parents' generation – the Baby Boomers – were the ones who fought in the Vietnam War. As Generation X, we were born into a world shaped by their experiences. So, let's take a break from our usual "OK Boomer" jabs and give them a heartfelt "Thank You, Boomer" today.

Gen-X Music and Vietnam War:
We may have grown up with grunge and punk rock, but let's not forget that some of the best Vietnam War protest songs came from the likes of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Buffalo Springfield, and Edwin Starr. So crank up some "Fortunate Son" or "For What It's Worth" and pay tribute to the vets!

Cultural References:
As Gen-Xers, we've seen our fair share of Vietnam War movies, like "Platoon," "Apocalypse Now," and "Full Metal Jacket." While these films might have given us a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, let's also remember the lighter side of things with the humor of Robin Williams in "Good Morning, Vietnam" or the antics of the TV series "M*A*S*H."

VHS to Streaming – A Gen-Xer's Journey:
Remember the days of renting VHS tapes from Blockbuster to watch movies about the Vietnam War? Those days may be gone, but our gratitude for veterans remains. So dust off your VCR or, more realistically, fire up your favorite streaming service and watch a classic war movie to honor our vets.

Conclusion:
As Generation X, we've inherited a world shaped by the sacrifices and bravery of the Vietnam War veterans. While our sense of humor is an essential part of our identity, today, we pause to genuinely express our gratitude and admiration for their courage.

So, on this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, let's all say, "Thank you, Boomer, and welcome home."
 
Sooth

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I still remember the sights, the sounds and most of all the smell. Lately the names have faded, but the faces will be with me forever. At least I hope they do.
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The smell. yeah. good recap.
One day, waiting for a gun mission, a guy from Ops came and said, you’re going to Cam Rhan today. Get your stuff. What? Tours over, you’re going back to the World. Get your stuff. Got a few things. Left some things. Went to the flight line where my gunship was parked, got into a slick and we left. Spent the night at Cam Rhan. Got on the Freedom Bird the next day. It didn’t register. SeaTac, somehow got on a flight to LA, met my wife, reached for the harness when I sat down in the car. She drove.
I think about it most days.
All gave some.
Some gave all.
 
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2ndAmendican

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Thank you to all who served in Vietnam. (or any war zone for that matter) Your sacrifice is appreciated by me and my family, and most people in my world. I joined the Corps as soon as I could get my parents to sign for me. I was a few years late, but I served with many honorable Marines who served in South East Asia who mentored me. Semper Fi!
 
Carl2

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Brothers

Four of us friends were as close as brothers after high school graduation in the 1960's; two were actual brothers. Of those two, one burned to death while employed at a summer job in a munitions factory. His genetic brother grieved his death and spiraled into alcholism and suicide nine years later. I enlisted in the US Army; my technical skills kept me out of combat. The fourth guy dropped out of college, was drafted and flunked Officer's Candidate School. He spent several months in RVN as an infantryman until his squad was hit by mortar rounds. He was paralyzed from the neck down and medevacked to Japan. Doctors there removed shrapnel which was only pressing on his spinal cord so he survived with only minor physical disabilities. His life thereafter was afflicted by PTSD, alcoholism and underachievement given his native abilities. He is now in a memory care facility suffering from Lewy Body Dementia, which probably is a result of exposure to Agent Orange in combat. I lost contact with most of the other fellows I knew in high school, but do know that most of them joined the US Marine Corps. . .
 
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