Sebastian Junger: Over-Valorizing Vets Does More Harm Than Good

Thanks for sharing an intriguing article Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
As an experienced War correspondent Sebastian Junger brings an unique perspective from a civilian point of view. His latest book “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging,” "takes a hard look at the difficulties veterans face as they transition back into civilian life. Front and center is the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder, which Junger believes is overdiagnosed, and, in cases where it’s misdiagnosed, damaging to long-term psychological health. The veteran struggle, he theorizes, has more to do with the nature of American society than it does combat itself."
On the one hand the "Valor" commonly associated with war may help drive the fake veterans to wear unauthorized awards on uniforms they bought and parade around the streets.
On the other hand some veterans may feel they did not do enough to receive all the attention they may receive while others are tired of being looked at as though they are deranged psycho-killers.

I am not trying to be funny and mean no disrespect to our current Veterans but I don't think Vietnam vets ever had this problem again no disrespect meant.