Do you know how many US service members died in the Vietnam war ? 58,200 American soldiers died during the United States' involvement in the conflict. Lots of lives were lost in the Vietnam war not only US service members, but vietnamese on both sides died. when remembering the soldiers that fought in Vietnam, It's important to consider that after the war, they are changed men, many soldiers had to deal with lots of hardships during the war , and the training for the war ahead.
how has war shaped men to who they are after the war John Aguilar said “I talked about some of the experiences. I’ve been a life member of DAV and its been hard to cope, with the day to day tasks .”The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that PTSD affects: Almost 31 percent of Vietnam veterans .Researchers also found that soldiers who inflicted harm on civilians or prisoners of war were much more likely to develop PTSD. for these veterans its very hard for them to get back into regular life. …show more content…
John Aguilar said “ no, that’s an anti-aircraft gun being shot at you.” It was the tracer rounds that were being shot, so we immediately put our life jackets, (or flackjackets, if you will) - took them off and put them underneath our rear ends. As they say in the old saying, “Cover your rear!”1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. Lots of soldiers see combat and lot face hardships of being a soldier and its how they deal with these hardships that change them into the men they are
how has war shaped men to who they are after the war John Aguilar said “I talked about some of the experiences. I’ve been a life member of DAV and its been hard to cope, with the day to day tasks .”The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that PTSD affects: Almost 31 percent of Vietnam veterans .Researchers also found that soldiers who inflicted harm on civilians or prisoners of war were much more likely to develop PTSD. for these veterans its very hard for them to get back into regular life. …show more content…
John Aguilar said “ no, that’s an anti-aircraft gun being shot at you.” It was the tracer rounds that were being shot, so we immediately put our life jackets, (or flackjackets, if you will) - took them off and put them underneath our rear ends. As they say in the old saying, “Cover your rear!”1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. Lots of soldiers see combat and lot face hardships of being a soldier and its how they deal with these hardships that change them into the men they are