This guy is my age. I volunteered for the Navy at age 17 in 1974 (my birthday is in August). I turned 18 in boot camp. I didn't go to vietnam, but nearly everyone in my squadron with more time in service than me had been there.
So does he get Vietnam service by proxy.
I will go on the record, what he did was heroic, and his service to this nation should be commended, anyone that served in the United States Military has my utmost respect, but why say, "during the Vietnam era"? Does that make him a bigger hero? That is like saying I served during "Panama", or "Libya"? Which I did, I sat in my living room in Germany and watched AFRTS (Armed Forces Radio and Television Service) LIVE!
I also had to battle Rangers at Sculthorpe,UK. twice during my service, and I'll tell you, Rangers don't give up thier place at the bar easily. Thank god for green lights, a door that opens on the left of the hall, and a brisk wind blowin outside. HOOK UP!