You know , its great the way the guys and gals in todays military get support, and the walls are a nice honor. But I still got a bad taste in my mouth by the way we were treated in the early 70s by our own people, civilians and military alike , I never felt that disposable in my life.
Even nowadays when someone says thanks for serving (I wear a USAF patch on my vest), I dont know what to say. I feel like sayin , where were you when I needed the boost, but I just smile and nod. It all just seems so phony.
Sorry to ruin the mood peeps, just needed to get that off my chest.
Most of the Vietnam veterans did get treated liek (EDIT) in the 60's and 70's there is no denying that. It was a shame! Hold you head high War Horse.....I don't think the folks that thank you for your service today are phony! I think they are genuine these days! The protestors of that time that targeted the returning veterans are long gone and for the most part as an IOF vet I can say that people that are against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan can seperate the veteran from their opinions on the war! They are able to oppose the war but still recognize that the veterans served because they were ordered to deploy and it is an act of selfless service......I hope this makes sense! And I'll say thanks to you.....from one vet to another!
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