The destroyer USS Higbee commenced operations in hostile waters in 1964 and departed for a brief period in '67, returning to the gunline about a year later, until taking a bomb hit from a NVAF MiG-17 in '72. She was sunk as a target in the mid 1980's off California.
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Americans were drafted into the Vietnam War in 1965.
The United States went into war with Vietnam in the year 1965.
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US Draftees were expected to serve two years of active duty, one year in Vietnam, if sent there, and four years in the marine or army active/inactive reserves; six years total.
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To simply have served in the country of South Vietnam while serving in the U.S. military services. Many joined the Army, so the initial service was three years. Others were drafted, and had to serve two years in the service. Draftees who came home after serving a year in Vietnam with only two or three months remaining on their 24 month service obligation were given 'early outs.' Others serving from '59 to '75 are considered Vietnam Era Veterans -- serving in the military during that time, but not actually assigned to units in Vietnam.
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South Vietnam NEEDED help each year. The problem NEVER got better. It just grew and grew.
The Vietnam War Started Cause south Vietnam liked Cheese and was taking all of it and North Vietnam didnt get any. the year it stared was 1955
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What year did the vietnam war start
Americans were drafted into the Vietnam War in 1965.
The Peoples Assembly serve five year terms. The Shura Council serve six year terms.
Nugent explained that he did not go to Vietnam because he had a 1 year student deferment. When questioned, he admitted that he had "not wanted to get his a*s blown off in Vietnam," but made note of a tour he made with the USO in 2004 to Fallujah and Afghanistan as support of his assertion that "I am not a coward." He also said that "Because I failed to serve in Vietnam, I feel an obligation now, to do everything I can to support those defending our freedom. Do I feel guilt and embarrassment? Yes."