Posted on Jan 28, 2016
Has anyone else had trouble fitting in at the VFW?
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Its not that I have a problem with them or them I, as we talk and joked but more of an age and experience difference. I know a lot of them love telling old stories but I wanted something closer to what I had in the service. That "family" of my brothers and sister standing next to me.
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Yes... In my area, as I have stated in response to other questions... the vast majority of the VFW, Legion etc are Vietnam/Vietnam era Vets, who do not seem to care about veterans who came after. SGT Ronald Bacon As a matter of fact, then seem to resent us even being around, as if we are trying to infringe on their domain. I spent 33 years in the Army, and over 3 years in combat... and I am considered, or at least feel, not worthy...
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SGT Ronald Bacon
I will say my VFW they treated me like a grandson they were friendly but not really putting my on their level. I remember hearing about those Vietnam era Vets being upset that the WWII Vets did this very same thing to them. I try hard to make sure everyone has the same amount of respect, or at least I give them each the same.
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COL Charles Williams
SGT Ronald Bacon - That is interesting... very... I would have never considered what you said about the WWII era troopers...
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Sir, I am a VFW member but have never been to a VFW Post. I am a Vietnam veteran who cares about veterans of any era.
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COL Charles Williams
Sgt (Join to see) - hooah! I am too, and I care. I am just sharing the vibe I get/have gotten. Honestly, it is probably me...
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I feel as you do, that somehow I am an interloper in other peoples' clubhouse. They are friendly, and are fine with taking your dues. Not so fine if you have any bright ideas with how things should be. Undoubtedly it was the same for the Vietnam vets when they ran into the Korean War and WWII veterans. Someday, it'll be us that are the curmudgeons.
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Sgt (Join to see)
As service members and veterans, it would be great if we could all find more common ground. I can relate to all veterans, but I will admit I feel more comfortable around fellow Vietnam veterans.
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