[tops911]

I don't think I'm miss informed. There were many heroes in Viet Nam; however due to the political climate and the unpopularity of the war at the time, how many of them are house hold names? How many are mentioned in history books? Most people might know the most decorated soldier of WW I, WW II; but what about Korea and Viet Nam. How many people know them?
Who is the most decorated military person serving today?
Is it because the military was so efficient in Grenada, Panama, and Desert Storm that the American public wants instant results?
I believe I'll be dead before this war really ends (and I plan on living another 40 or 50 years).
I still think that the vast American public does not want any military heroes. I think with todays press there would just be an effort to tear down anyone who emerges as a hero. Who wants to go thru that?
I met Admiral Borda (spelling may be wrong) here was a guy who lied to join the Navy at 15 (I think during WW II).
He got out continued his ed comes back in and ultimately became the head of the Navy. And after Col. Hackworth sicked the press on him for wearing an inappropriate award, (he felt it was inappropriate to do it himself) rather than embarrass the Navy he killed him self. Then it comes out that Hackworth was sporting awards he never earned. The one that stands out that was never explained was the Ranger Tab. This is what America does to its modern day military heroes. All heroes have faults and Americans are quick to tear them down.