Then, it was the dysentery and Malaria, fungus and boils.
Next, the privilege of getting hit and all those new complexities to our lives.
After that, the fun of the homecoming and the know-it-alls.
Next, it was prostate cancer.
Now it's carcinogenic liver flukes.
Weren't we the lucky ones!
don’t forget the black syph and your schwanze falling off.
War is an earthly version of hell.
Thank you sincerely for your service.
Dysentery was my favorite part.
(That was the only time in my life I wasn’t overweight.)
Headed for my 4th surgery for a skin disorder picked up playing in the sandbox. Asia has wonderful things to offer the American Soldiers in exchange for their treasure.
You forgot hair loss....
Don’t forget Hepatitis C. 1 in 10 Vietnam Veterans have it. Due to unsterile vaccinations (air guns) as well as contaminated blood which was extracted from stateside convicts and shipped to Vietnam. Those who received blood transfusions need to visit a physician. Hepatitis C can hide in one’s body unnoticed for decades....
You forgot ailments related to agent orange! Talk about a mess :(