Is there a disconnect between the Korean & Vietnam Veterans & the Gulf/OIF/OEF Veterans?

I don't know, TSgt Cory Whiting. In my view I think the American people have a different opinion of current generation of veterans that back in the 60s and 70s. As a Vietnam era veteran I have a different level of respect for our current armed forces. The main reason for looking at military folks different is exactly what you mention in your post. With a 100% volunteer military and no selective service hanging over the heads of everyone over age 18 our current active duty and recent veterans all went voluntarily, made the choice to contribute to the defense of our nation. These men and women are truly paying it forward for themselves and the people to come. I know many veterans for the era of say about 2000 on and they have the same stories, same basic experiences, same basic feeling that we did way back when. Our motivation for enlisting was not quite as altruistic as it is today. But, I do want to add that I have a tremendous respect and appreciation to our modern day armed forces folks. The biggest point of separation is the way the American people treated us back in the 60s and 70s. As a side bar, I am envious of America's general respect for today's military.