I enlisted 9 Oct 74. That makes me a Viet Nam era vet. I never claimed to have been in Viet Nam. I went to Ft Benning in Oct 75 for parachute school. Ranger school right after. I spent the next 3 years training Rangers / special forces at Ft. Benning, Camp Merrill, and Camp Darby. I spent every thankgiving I was on active duty at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega Ga, first as a student and the next 2 as a medic/instructor. Went to Germany on REFORGER with the 546th Medical co (clearing), 34th medical Bn in 1976 (for 3 months) supporting the 101st Airborne. I spent my final 5 months on active duty as the Bn commanders driver (LtC Ellingson). I spent almost 6 years in the 3rd Bn, 3rd US infantry after that. An active reserve unit stationed at Ft Snelling Mn. We were attached to the 205th Inf Bde in Alaska, and spent some time in Washington with our parent unit on occasion. And 3 years inactive reserve for a total of 12 years of service.
I got expert rifle, expert grenade, national defense ribbon, GCM, and an Arcom, parachute wings, and a ranger tab. Anything else you would like to know? Oh, and I got out as an E-5.
Want a copy of my 214? Camp Merrill and Camp Darby (which is on Eglin AFB) are 8 week TDYs while a ranger class is there. It wasnt a PCS.
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.So no Combat Infantryman Badge.
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A Vietnam veteran is defined as an individual who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War era, which began on August 5, 1964, and ended on May 7, 1975. This includes veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam and those who served outside of the country during that period. The term "Vietnam War period" encompasses the time from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, and recognizes all who served on active duty during that time, regardless of location
Actually, if memory serves, the AI is wrong here. I think the VA requirements are to Dec 31st 1975, but no matter...Last edited: Jun 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Clarification of VWC Terminology | Vietnam War Commemoration
A) "Vietnam War period" or "period of the Vietnam War" vs "Vietnam era"
- The phrase "Vietnam War period" is used to define the Commemoration’s inclusive dates as our nation recognizes all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of duty location; and their families. No distinction is made between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period. November 1, 1955 was selected to coincide with the official designation of Military Assistance Advisory Group-Vietnam (MAAG-V), whereas May 15, 1975 marks the end of the last official battle of the Vietnam War, which was precipitated by the seizure of the SS Mayaguez.
- We do NOT use "Vietnam era" in recognition of U.S. law (38 USC § 101, Definitions, line 29), which for purposes of benefits defines the “Vietnam era” as being (a) February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period) or (b) August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 (for veterans who served outside the Republic of Vietnam during that period).
- In association with (A) above, the Commemoration uses the term "Vietnam veteran" to describe those who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of duty location.
- We do NOT use the phrase "Vietnam-era veteran."
- The phrase "Vietnam War period" is used to define the Commemoration’s inclusive dates as our nation recognizes all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of duty location; and their families. No distinction is made between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period. November 1, 1955 was selected to coincide with the official designation of Military Assistance Advisory Group-Vietnam (MAAG-V), whereas May 15, 1975 marks the end of the last official battle of the Vietnam War, which was precipitated by the seizure of the SS Mayaguez.
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You’re probably one of the ####### that walk around with a Vietnam veteran hat. Scooping up all the praise for the thousands who died over there. Despicable!!
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