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What service-related health issues still affect the Vietnam Veterans today?
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∙ 16y ago
PTSD and exposure to Agent Orange.
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Are thailand veteran's considered veitnam veterans?
Yes, we are. Many in-country veterans do not think we are. I was in Thailand in 1975, NKP RTAFB. Being there after the “official” withdrawal in 1973, we are really then orphans of the Vietnam war, which did not officially ended until May 7, 1975, by an Act of Congress. The last battle did not occur. until 15 May, 1975, with the USS Mayaquez Incident. In this action 10 Marines were killed (3-were left behind and killed later by the Khmer Rouge, 2 Navy Corpsman, 2 Air Force crew members, not to mention the 18 Security Policemen, and 5 crew members ( call sign Knife-13). These Air Force personnel were originally responding to the to the Mayaquez incident some “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites cite only approximately 3-5000 Air Force personnel were in Thailand/Guam and were never exposed to any danger. They have little regard for the veterans who served in a position to directly support their action in country. In 1975, there were 27,000 USAF personnel in Thailand still supporting the S. Vietnam, to include assisting in the evacuation of Phnom Pen and S. Vietnam. US personnel were in Thailand for 10 years, so closed to 300,000 served there, not just 3-5000. also, according to DCAS-Vietnam Conflict Extract File, dated April 29, 2008, the following is an official accounting of the number of US personnel killed in the Vietnam theater of war: 728 in Laos; 523 in Cambodia; 10 in China; 1,120 in N. Vietnam; 178 in Thailand; 55,661 in Vietnam, total 58,220. again, according to the “Real Vietnam Veteran” sites those who served any where but in Vietnam proper did not face any danger, say from anti-aircraft fire Over enemy territory, attacks on airbases in Thailand, being fired upon while conducting rescue missions in Lsod, Cambodia, N. Vietnam and yes S.Vietnam. All members who served in South east Asia are Vietnam veterans! in fact by an act of Congress, in respective of where on served during the Vietnam War, we are all Vietnam Era veterans.
What is a socialist country in which the government owns health care and communications?
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Describe what veteran affairs is?
President Reagan's new name for the US Veterans Administration, which he created in the 1980's. The VA takes care of US military veterans; health, food, education, legal, administrative, etc.
How many people was killed from Agent Orange?
Many have around the world and are still dying from it. I haven't found any site yet that is keeping a count. Their are many like Cyber Sarge website and the Blanket of Tears. Agent orange just keeps on killing even after 50 years. n Michael E Foster Vietnam Veteran
How this chemical and biological weapons affect the health of the people?
Bioweapons can wipe out humans
What is the budget of Veterans Health Administration?
The budget of Veterans Health Administration is 47,000,000,000 dollars.
True of false American rehabilitation programs sought to restore soldiers to good health who had fought in Vietnam?
Yes it is True that the American Rehabilitation Programs sought to restore soldiers to good health who had fought in Vietnam. It continues today through Veterans Rehabilitation centers across the country.Ê
What has the author David A Barker written?
David A. Barker has written: 'Serving veterans, my privilege' -- subject(s): Agent Orange, Disabled veterans, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Health aspects, Health aspects of Agent Orange, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Services for, Veterans 'The combat veteran from World War II to the present' -- subject(s): Post-traumatic stress disorder, Patients, Veterans, Diseases, Legal status, laws 'In search of the truth for Vietnam combat veterans' -- subject(s): Veterans, Medical care, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975
What has the author Walter R Lawson written?
Walter R Lawson has written: 'Health insurance coverage of veterans' -- subject(s): Health Insurance, Insurance, Health, Veterans
What does Lifton point out about the structure of warfare in Vietnam?
Lifton brought to light many issues regarding the structure of warfare in Vietnam. He points out to the mental and physical health of the veterans and their traumatic experiences they had undergone during the war. He also raised many questions, moral and ethical on the involvement of the U.S.
Who is the Minister of Public Health for Vietnam?
Mam Bun Heng is the Minister of Health for Cambodia.
What has the author Cotton M Lindsay written?
Cotton M. Lindsay has written: 'Canadian national health insurance' -- subject(s): Health Insurance, National health services, State Medicine 'Veterans Administration hospitals' -- subject(s): Medical care, Veterans, Veterans' hospitals 'Equal Pay for Comparable Work'
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Will a Zeus' Lighting Bolt affect my horses health?
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What do veterans want to maintain?
Veterans like to maintain a wide assortment of things. Some veterans want to maintain their health or their connections to their families. Others would simply be happy to maintain their sanity.
