Friday, April 3, 2020

Did you know?

- The Vietnam war began on November 1, 1955 and ended on April 30, 1975 with the fall of Saigon.  It lasted 19 1/2 years.

-Over the duration of the war, more than 58,000 Americans were killed in Vietnam.

- Over the duration of the war over 150,000 Americans were wounded.

- About 30% of Vietnam Veterans have experienced PTSD.

- A CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) means the person was in the infantry an he has seen combat.  The Army is suppose to award the CIB to an Infantry soldier who has engaged the enemy or was engaged by the enemy. They are the front-liners under hostile fire in combat zones.

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