What is considered a Vietnam era veteran?

(1) Veteran of the Vietnam era means an eligible veteran any part of whose active military, naval, or air service was during the Vietnam era. (ii) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

Is there a Medal for Vietnam era Service?

The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements.

Do you get more Social Security if you are a veteran?

Generally, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your Social Security benefit based on your earnings and the age you choose to start receiving benefits. While you’re in military service, you pay Social Security taxes, just as civilian employees do.

Do Vietnam vets get more Social Security?

In general, Vietnam veterans received more money from Social Security and retirement plans than nonveterans; nonveterans had more earnings and more investment income.

How many black soldiers served in Vietnam?

A total of 300,000 African-Americans served in Vietnam.

What is the 1st and 2nd class Vietnam Medal?

Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st and 2nd Class: This medal was awarded by South Vietnam to members of foreign militaries and military advisors of the U.S. Armed Forces. As the name suggests, it is awarded in two classes.

What is a medallion ribbon for Vietnam?

Medals of the Vietnam War. The ribbon is authorized for three devices: the arrowhead device, a service (campaign) star, and a Fleet Marine Force combat operation insignia. The Fleet Marine Force insignia is for Navy personnel assigned to a Marine Corps unit during combat.

What is a (a) Vietnam Service Medal?

(a) Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States, serving at any time between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, in the area defined under the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Vietnam.

What is the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 device?

RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device: The medal has been used in the First Indochina War from March 1949 to July 1954, and the Second Indochina War from March 1966 to the end of Vietnamese War. For the Vietnam War the medal was awarded by the Vietnamese government to members of the South Vietnamese military and members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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