Just re-read an article in the VFW magazine dated March 2016. It concerned educational benefits for we, the Viet Nam veteran. It took the congress about 10 years to finally approve a bill that would give the veteran an allottment each month to use for educational purposes.
For some time it was considered only for "Cold War" veterans but later the Viet Nam veteran was added due to the conditions the combatants were subjeced to. It was determined Nam vets endured much the same hardships as did WW 2 and Korean vets. Also included were non combatant troops who were never in country.
So, no, I was never spit on but I feel we, the Viet Nam veteran has been neglected and disregarded. It was an unpopular political combat strategy and we who were there are now paying the price for what we did.
I have a good friend, an ex Marine who wore a cap stating "Viet Nam veteran and proud of it". Problem is, he was never in country. He also is/was entitled to VA benefits. Question: WHY?
Oh well, nuff said. If I offended anyone, I'm sorry.