Two many to share. If you got off any VN returning aircraft and were met by a bunch of loud mouth nasty vulgar hippies with signs in your face you would not have to ask me that question. Does VN “era” mean you served a tour? Just curious.
I served 1970-74 SAC Air Force
all state side,some guys I know
Had some issues as You described.
Sorry I asked.
No Offense meant.
If you served during the Vietnam “era” but was never deployed to Vietnam, you are an “era” veteran. If you served in-country, then you are a Vietnam Veteran.