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.
Troops in Vietnam: Reached a peak of 543,000 in the last year (1968) of the Johnson Administration. MAP OF THE FAR EAST: Korea, China, Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, ** My Lai Massacre **. Veterans Affairs (VA) Statistics: Average of 18 vets commit suicide each and every day.
Vietnam Veterans. United States military involvement in the Vietnam War officially began on August 5, 1964; however, the first U.S. casualty in Vietnam occurred on July 8, 1959. Approximately 2.7 million American men and women served in Vietnam. During the war, over 58,000 U.S. military members lost their lives and 153,000 were wounded.