Nearly 9 million people served in the U.S. armed forces , with nearly 3 million in-country, during the Vietnam War years. The magnitude of service and sacrifice of the Vietnam generation cannot be overstated. It's no surprise, then, that when we asked for your stories about Thanksgiving while serving , Vietnam-era veterans answered our call in droves. Our readers poured their hearts out, sharing with us priceless stories about their holiday experiences during their time in the military. From