The DMZ Vets Association was established to help renew and maintain old friendships and foster new relationship among those sharing the Korea DMZ Service experience. The Association also welcomes the families of DMZ Vets, especially those whose loved ones paid the supreme sacrifice for nation and the defense of the Republic of Korea. It also includes organizations devoted to the memory of this extended service. All Korea Vets of 1968 and 1969 are now eligible to have an Agent Orange Registry Exam at any Veterans Administration Hospital. Bill and Irene Roskey have graciously agreed to host it.
Help is needed from others in the D.C. area.
The attack on the U.S.S. Pueblo by North Korean Forces on 23 January 1968 killed one crew member, wounded 13 and held 81 crew members as prisoners for 11 months. These captives were denied status as POWs by our government for 21 years. In 1989 they were finally declared to be Prisoners of War and were given POW Medals in 1990. The 73 rd Tankers Association has earned trust and respect while serving our Nation for 52 years fighting for what we believe in, even at the cost of our lives. The Association is dedicated to continuing the relationships developed by comrades that rubbed shoulders together in the service of our country as proud Men of Armor .