Estimated number of war-era veterans, including those outside of war zones, in civilian life as of Sept. 30, 2005:

WW I: fewer than 50.

WW II: 3.526 million.

Korea: 3.257 million.

Vietnam: 8.055 million.

Desert Shield/Storm (theater only): 615,000.

Iraq/Afghanistan (theater only): 433,000.

Source: Veterans Affairs Department