The Difference Between a WWII VET and a VIETNAM VET

#military #history #avc #militaryhistory #ww2 #marines #vietnamwar

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[americanveteranscenter]

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[vernamendiola]

This was my dad. He served in the Marines from 1965-1985. He was a Drill Instructor and a Vietnam Veteran. He never spoke about his time in Vietnam. My son became a Marine in 2021. He was able to talk to him about it. I am glad he was able to share some of his experiences with my son. My dad died on December 28, 2023. We miss him so much.

[thereissomecoolstuff]

One of the greatest injustices. A draft, horrible war in a jungle, return and released “good luck” Godbless all Vets but especially Vietnam era Veterans.

[InwardInCharge]

Don’t know if I’ve ever heard an actual vet give such perspective in so few words. God bless, sir.

[williamwaters]

When I came home from Afghanistan, I spent most of my time with Vietnam vets. Talking with them really helped me deal with my PTSD and how I was feeling.

[mannyr]

You can feel the pain in his voice. Best of luck to you sir

[KuroMicra]

This gentleman has nailed it. The importance of peer debrief and decompression should never be underestimated.

[J-xcpw]

I can’t believe in all these years this is the first time I’ve heard someone make this incredibly insightful distinction.

[maryponder]

My dad was a WWII vet. He never talked about his service until he was in his mid 80s. We talked a lot. Kind sir, I thank you for your service. Bless you and all of our veterans and service people!

[frankedgar]

For me, the toughest is remembering friends who didn’t make it home. Survivor guilt is a bitch.

[prenticehammond]

A perspective I've never really thought about. Thank you.

[paul]

Talking your heart out with someone who actually listens and understands is the greatest medicine.

[Sunshine-ovnu]

My father was a Vietnam veteran and he had alot of nights where he woke up screaming those men went through alot I'm so sorry for all the hurt and trauma they had to endure God bless those men !!!

[tootsusa]

My Dad is a Vietnam Vet, 79 yrs old. He was drafted. We recently lost my Mom, and he sat down and talked to me about survivor's guilt. He was visibly shaken to this day about the 22 friends he lost on one night, 3 weeks before he came home. I had no idea, and the worst part was nobody believed his stories when he got home. 55 years later I BELIEVED him!!! God Bless every Veteran that has ever served this country.

[jamielynne.]

My grandfather was both a wwii vet and Vietnam vet. He never talked about vietnam. Only his stories of wwii. Thank you for your service, sir.

[julielytton]

The pain in those eyes hurts my soul. How do you not bawl listening to this American hero. Thank you for serving Sir!!!

[kariblackwood]

This was my Dad as well. He had nobody to talk to and didn’t want to upset my Mom with horrible details about his experience so he just drank. My brother and I lost our Dad to cancer this June. He was 82. RIP Dad, you are loved and missed more than you know. ❤🇺🇸

[Fnu-extc]

After 43 years of remaining silent, just two weeks ago, my father finally talked about Vietnam. It was an eye opening listening session with my father and uncle. They've lost their parents, sister, and older brother.

[RHINOSAUR]

This man is on the verge of tears in every interview segment I’ve watched. The pain he’s suffered in Nam, and these past long decades must be pure hell. God bless him.

[NONE_SO_VILE]

I'm a 27 year old Canadian and all my life I've idolized military vets! Watching American war films was my favourite from "The Dirty Dozen" to "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers" I joined Royal Canadian Army Cadets because I loved the history so much! Met WW1 and WW2 Vets because of it! And I'm so grateful I got to meet these men! Some with no arm! Some with no legs! Some with lost eyes etc. Greatest generation of men!