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But one disabled veteran is out to change that. Marty Klein of Woodstock, NY, became blind while serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. Upon being classified as disabled, he received an honorable medical discharge and was sent home, with no other options offered by the country he was so proud to serve. Unfortunately, his story is far from unique.

“There are so many soldiers who come back wounded from combat who would love to stay in the military, but they’re not allowed when they have a disability,” says Klein. “They have to be discharged away, sent home with a disability, and they have no idea who they are.”

Klein has begun a movement for policy change, so that wounded soldiers would have the option of continuing their military careers in noncombat roles. Also, citizens with pre-existing disabilities could join the armed forces in similar positions. He is mounting a fundraising campaign to produce a feature-length documentary, entitled “Why Can’t We Serve,” to bring these issues to the attention of the public and policy makers.

“I believe a full-length documentary about this whole subject would, at the very least, expose the inequity and start a national conversation, and at best, could cause sweeping changes in how the public views people with disabilities,” Klein says. “In addition, the documentary may very well be a catalyst that helps raise the consciousness regarding disabled vets, as well as raising the standard of living for everyone with disabilities.”

Visit whycantweserve.com to learn more about these issues, view a promotional video, and contribute to the fundraising campaign.

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Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz is calling on Brooklyn veterans of Operation Desert Storm—particularly vets of the 102nd Maintenance Company of the Army National Guard—to carry a special Brooklyn flag in New York City’s Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11. The 102nd Maintenance Company—“The Pride of Brooklyn”—carried the flag during the campaign to liberate Kuwait 20 years ago. During battle, the flag sustained damage when an American Patriot missile hit an Iraqi Scud missile over the position held by the 102nd, causing molten metal to rain down on the flag. The flag is displayed in the Rotunda at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

BP Markowitz will present the flag to an appropriate group for inclusion in this year’s parade. The United War Veterans Council of New York, organizers of the Veterans Day Parade, has reserved a place of honor for these veterans in the march next month.

Brooklyn vets of Operation Desert Storm and the 102nd Maintenance Company of the Army National Guard interested in participating are asked to call the United War Veterans at 212-843-9367.

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