Hi Rachel.  Until the Afghanistan War is over, there should be no parade.  Many of the same military who fought in Iraq are being re-deployed to Afghanistan.  Just as World War II had no parades until well after both theatres of operation
were ended.  And if there is a parade somwhere down the road, Viet Nam Vets, who were so villified but fought  just as loyally as the Korean Vets and todays Iraq/Afghanistan military, need to be recognized and cared for.  I have been so heart broken when seeing the way they were treated after having been drafted into an unnecessary war.  I’ve seen the men and women of the Vietnam war thrust out to care for themselves with no help from the government which drafted them.  Those who protested that war, and those who left in protest, succeeded in the ending of the draft. Congratulations Vets and protesters.
Grandma Crissy