That was after the first Gulf War. That "thank you" was pushed as a way to score by politicians. I never wanted to be thanked and neither did most that served in Vietnam, or Korea, or WWII. Most people did not, and still do not respect Vietnam vets. It is like PTSD just started with the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Nobody lost a limb either, evidently. Nobody screamed about the way the VA treated us. Yeah, it is the same now as it was 45 years ago - regardless of what you might hear on the news. I'm not bitter, just feel the need to remind people that there are many forgotten veterans.

Putting that on a resume or job application was a real no no. We were walking time bombs and baby killers.

when we have unpopular wars, there are severe consequences. It does tear at the fabric of our country. There have been troops forgotten in both wars. They have that in common. The mere "Thank you for your service" is a nice sentiment but it does not change the reality of what has happened to our young people that have been sent into battle. There is a deep price to pay for bad military decisions. What do we want from a Commander in Chief?

Hillary was too quick to send our troops into a land war.

that vote was based on lies and we all know that to be true. It was going to pass irregardless of Hillary's vote and you know that. I think Hillary has a lot more compassion for other people than tRump does so I feel she is by far the better choice to lead us into the future


Bernie has my heart, Hill has my vote

it took me all of a few days, maybe a week at most to realize what we were doing in 'Nam was as wrong as wrong could be but I was there and other than run I was stuck

I came home in awe of the Vietnamese people. Due to the fact they were doing as I would have done under the same circumstances. Defending their home land from invaders.

When I go to see my doctor I see a lot of Iraq and Afghanistan Vets and I feel their pain too. I want to hug them all My guys and girls too

... And while there are tons of issues in the modern military, it was way worse for the Vietnam vets.

My FiL was a WWII vet, my husband was in country in Vietnam for 14 months, and his nephew served two 6 month tours in Afghanistan. On Vet's Day and Memorial Day, my husband's family acts like his dad and his nephew walked on water for their service, crickets for my husband. My FiL even once said that he was ashamed of my husband's service.

My husband's nephew bitched and complained on FaceBook the whole time he was enlisted in the USMC, pretty much everyday when in Afghanistan. And he has bitched and complained his entire time while he's been at FSU on the GI bill, because the administration, other students and the liberal professors don't show him the respect he feels he deserves.

I'm not saying all current vets are bad, most have served honorably, however, comparing them to Vietnam vets is apples and oranges.