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Viet Nam Veterans came home to thankless Nation that hated them for being drafted by the Government of the Nation. The draft dodgers (note--women were NOT drafted) took their jobs while the Veterans were fighting a war. The Veterans Administration was frequently unable to provide quality care for war related injuries. Amnesty was granted to many of the draft dodgers while over 50000 soldiers died.

All in all, the American Government and American big business screwed the returning Veterans and nobody gives a $hit. The same bad attitude towards providing Veterans JOB opportunities and QUALITY MEDICAL CARE for war related issues continues today. 

The U.S. needs to hire mercenaries to fight all future wars. It is simply ridiculous to think that that the Nation, as a whole, cares about the plight of thousands of Veterans. 

Biographical Details

Primary Location During Vietnam: South Viet Nam, Vietnam Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Military Service

Military Branch: U.S. Air Force

Dates of Service: 1964 - 1969

Specialty: Pilot

Story Themes: 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, Air Force, Coming Home, Draft, Draft Dodgers, Northfield, Perspectives, Read, The VA

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