I don't recall ever saying I was in Vietnam. I do know lots of vets that were in Vietnam. I was born in 64? I did mentioned some time ago that my father was in Vietnam.
I saw a post when I mentioned about you follow orders or get out. was asked if i was in nam. I sarcastically talked that I joined at age 2 and got out at age 11.
but I have never claimed I was there during the war.
semp
Fair enough, here is the offending post:
"that's something you guys will never understand. they order you take take whatever, hill, bunker, dont matter. you think some guys didnt think hell no, I would rather be home, drink a beer and get laid with my friends sister. you join, you got a job to do, you do it or get out.
when you understand that, come and talk to me"
Given the words and tone, one might think you were implying that you were speaking from experience, that others are lesser men who could not understand what you did since you were in those situations. The reality is, no man can sincerely make those types of claims until he did. Talk it self is a lot cheaper than deeds.
So I think we can both see how that came about. So you served in the Marines for an 4 year tour during peacetime then? I'm simply trying to be clear so people don't assume things. Assuming does no good for anyone.