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Answered 2008-05-03 20:24:02
Women in the US, "Volunteered" for the US Military and often volunteered for duty in Vietnam. US women in the US Army served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC's) during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The WAC's were disbanded in 1975, when the new all volunteer army and equal opportunity policies took effect. US Army WAC's performed support functions (medical, administrative, etc.) during WWII, Korea, and the Vietnam War.
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Define a Vietnam War Officer?
A military officer that fought in the Vietnam War. A Vietnam War soldier would be a "soldier that fought in the Vietnam War.
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The Air War was fought over North Vietnam; the Ground War was fought in South Vietnam.
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What state fought in the Vietnam war?
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Where Vietnam war was fought?
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Where were the US troops in the Vietnam war?
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How many people in the Air Force fought in the Vietnam war?
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What war was fought during the 1960's?
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How many women soldiers fought in the Vietnam War?
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Where was the South Korean War most during at that time?
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