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Service Era
| Service Era | African Americans | European Americans | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | Total | % | |
| Pre-Korean War | -- | -- | 1 | 2% |
| Korean War | -- | -- | 2 | 5% |
| Between Korean and Vietnam Wars | -- | -- | 2 | 5% |
| Vietnam War | 9 | 36% | 16 | 38% |
| Post-Vietnam War | 9 | 36% | 12 | 29% |
| Persian Gulf War | 3 | 12% | 3 | 7% |
| Operation Iraqi Freedom | 1 | 4% | 3 | 7% |
| Operation Enduring Freedom | 1 | 4% | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 2 | 8% | 2 | 5% |
Note: 7 participants checked more than one service era. These numbers include double entries.
