Vitamin C is important for renewing and repairing tissues, iron absorption and other functions. It's abundant in many fruits and vegetables, with top sources being bell peppers, guava, leafy greens, kiwi, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes and peas.
By November 1967, the number of American troops in Vietnam was approaching 500,000, and U.S. casualties had reached 15,058 killed and 109,527 wounded. As the war stretched on, some soldiers came to mistrust their governmentâs reasons for keeping them there, as well as Washingtonâs claims that the war was being won.
There are 21.8 million veterans as of 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Alex Wong/Getty Images Veterans sacrificed their time, safety and sanity to serve with the military, but face numerous challenges when they return home â one of which is a lack of understanding among civilians about their serving abroad.