FW: Vietnam war stats: 2/16/16...

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Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2016 00:13:15 +0000
Subject: Fwd: Vietnam war stats: 2/16/16...

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Perhaps you have seen this information 

SOBERING STATISTICS FOR THE VIETNAM WAR* In case you haven't been paying attention these past few decades after you returned from Vietnam, the clock has been ticking. The following are some statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE.  "Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, Less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran's age approximated to be 60 years old." So, if you're alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in VietNam? I don't know about you guys, but it kinda gives me the chills, Considering this is the kind of information I'm used to reading about WWII and Korean War vets... So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025...if any.. If true, 390 VN vets die a day. So in 2190 days...from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive... in only 6-10 years.. These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer - 1st Recon April 12, 1997.  *STATISTICS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN UNIFORM AND IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS: *  9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty during the Vietnam Era (August 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975).  8,744,000 GIs were on active duty during the war (Aug 5, 1964-March 28, 1973).  2,709,918 Americans served in Vietnam, this number represents 9.7% of their generation.  3,403,100 (Including 514,300 offshore) personnel served in the broader Southeast Asia Theater (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,  flight crews based in Thailand, and sailors in adjacent South China Sea waters).  2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam (Jan. 1, 1965 - March 28, 1973). Another 50,000 men served in Vietnam between 1960 and 1964.  Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack.  7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Peak troop strength in Vietnam: 543,482 (April 30, 1968).  Agent Orange is taking a huge toll on Vietnam Veterans with most deaths somehow related to Agent Orange exposure. No one officially dies of Agent Orange, they die from the exposure which causes ischemic Heart Disease and failure, Lung Cancer, Kidney failure or COPD related disorders.  CASUALTIES: The first man to die in Vietnam was James Davis, in 1958. He was with the 509th Radio Research Station. Davis Station in Saigon was named for him.  Hostile deaths: 47,378 Non-hostile deaths: 10,800  Total: 58,202 (Includes men formerly classified as MIA and Mayaguez casualties). Men who have subsequently died of wounds account for the changing total.  8 nurses died -- 1 was KIA.  61% of the men killed were 21 or younger.  11,465 of those killed were younger than 20 years old.  Of those killed, 17,539 were married.  Average age of men killed: 23.1 years  Total Deaths: 23.11 years  Enlisted: 50,274; 22.37 years Officers: 6,598; 28.43 years Warrants: 1,276; 24.73 years  E1: 525; 20.34 years  Five men killed in Vietnam were only 16 years old.  The oldest man killed was 62 years old.  Highest state death rate: West Virginia - 84.1% (national average 58.9% for every 100,000 males in 1970).  Wounded: 303,704 -- 153,329 hospitalized + 150,375 injured requiring no hospital care.  Severely disabled: 75,000, -- 23,214: 100% disabled; 5,283 lost limbs; 1,081 sustained multiple amputations.  Amputation or crippling wounds to the lower extremities were 300% higher than in WWII and 70% higher than Korea.  Multiple amputations occurred at the rate of 18.4% compared to 5.7% in WWII. Missing in Action: 2,338  POWs: 766 (114 died in captivity)  As of January 15, 2014, there are 1,875 Americans still unaccounted for, from the Vietnam War.  DRAFTEES VS. VOLUNTEERS: 25% (648,500) of total forces in country were draftees. (66% of U.S. armed forces members were drafted during WWII).  Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam.  Reservists killed: 5,977  National Guard: 6,140 served: 101 died.  Total draftees (1965 - 73): 1,728,344.  Actually served in Vietnam: 38% Marine Corps Draft: 42,633.  Last man drafted: June 30, 1973.  RACE AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND: 88.4% of the men who actually served in Vietnam were Caucasian; 10.6% (275,000) were black; 1% belonged to other races.  86.3% of the men who died in Vietnam were Caucasian (includes Hispanics); 12.5% (7,241) were black; 1.2% belonged to other races.  170,000 Hispanics served in Vietnam; 3,070 (5.2% of total) died there.  70% of enlisted men killed were of North-west European descent.  86.8% of the men who were killed as a result of hostile action were Caucasian; 12.1% (5,711) were black; 1.1% belonged to other races. 14.6% (1,530) of non-combat deaths were among blacks.  34% of blacks who enlisted volunteered for the combat arms.  Overall, blacks suffered 12.5% of the deaths in Vietnam at a time when the percentage of blacks of military age was 13.5% of the total population.  Religion of Dead: Protestant -- 64.4%; Catholic -- 28.9%; other/none -- 6.7%  SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: Vietnam veterans have a lower unemployment rate than the same non-vet age groups.  Vietnam veterans' personal income exceeds that of our non-veteran age group by more than 18 percent.  76% of the men sent to Vietnam were from lower middle/working class backgrounds. Three-fourths had family incomes above the poverty level; 50% were from middle income backgrounds.  Some 23% of Vietnam vets had fathers with professional, managerial or technical occupations.  79% of the men who served in Vietnam had a high school education or better when they entered the military service.  63% of Korean War vets and only 45% of WWII vets had completed high school upon separation.  Deaths by region per 100,000 of population: South -- 31%, West --29.9%; Midwest -- 28.4%; Northeast -- 23.5%.  DRUG USAGE & CRIME There is no difference in drug usage between Vietnam Veterans and non-Vietnam Veterans of the same age group.  (Source: Veterans Administration Study)  Vietnam Veterans are less likely to be in prison - only one-half of one percent of Vietnam Veterans have been jailed for crimes.  85% of Vietnam Veterans made successful transitions to civilian life.  WINNING & LOSING: 82% of veterans who saw heavy combat strongly believe the war was lost because of lack of political will.  Nearly 75% of the public agrees it was a failure of political will, not of arms.  HONORABLE SERVICE: 97% of Vietnam-era veterans were honorably discharged. 91% of actual Vietnam War veterans and 90% of those who saw heavy combat are proud to have served their country.  74% say they would serve again, even knowing the outcome. 87% of the public now holds Vietnam veterans in high esteem.  I

 

FW: PR: Las Vegas Purple Heart City

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Subject: FW: PR: Las Vegas Purple Heart City
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:39:11 -0700

More information re. Las Vegas Purple Heart City event.

 
Subject: Fwd: PR: Las Vegas Purple Heart City

Can you help spread the word.  Len

LAS VEGAS TO BECOME A PURPLE HEART CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2016  Las Vegas to Become a Purple Heart City On Wednesday, April 20, 2015 the Las Vegas City Council will officially proclaim Las Vegas as a "Purple Heart City" during its morning Council meeting at City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV. The Council convenes at 9:00 AM and, after routine business, the proclamation ceremony should occur at 9:45 AM. The public is invited to attend this patriotic ceremony. In taking this action, the City of Las Vegas pays special homage to America's sons and daughters, and particularly those from the greater Las Vegas area, who have been killed or wounded in combat against the enemies of the United States or as a result of acts of international terrorism. Representing all Purple Heart recipients in the area will be Chapter 711 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Commander John Waid will present Mayor Carolyn Goodman and the Council with a special plaque and other mementos to commemorate the day. The city will also be presented a Purple Heart flag to be flown on military holidays; especially on August 7th, National Purple Heart Day. Following the proclamation ceremony, Patriot Members of MOPH Chapter 711 will host a reception in the Now Café located in City Hall. The "Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc.," (MOPH) was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat wounded veterans and active duty men and women who have received the decoration. Chartered by the Congress, The MOPH is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice, they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America's military history. Most importantly, through veteran service, they provide comfort and assistance to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. Programs of the MOPH include VA Volunteer Service, JROTC Leadership Awards, Scholarships, Americanism, Purple Heart Trail and Cities, Welfare, and numerous community service programs, all with the objective of service to Veterans and their families. Chapter 711 meets the first Saturday of each month at the I-Hop Restaurant, 9651 Trailwood Dr., Las Vegas. For more information and to RSVP for the ceremony please contact:  Len Yelinek  MOPH Chapter 711 Phone: (C) 702-460-0769 or (H) 702-362-7673  E-mail: lenyelinek@earthlink.net

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FW: The Early Brief -- Lemoore Breach, Crash Into FA-18E Jet Launches 'Many Investigations'

   

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2016 08:31:36 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Lemoore Breach, Crash Into FA-18E Jet Launches 'Many Investigations'

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