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I'll also chime in to reiterate that it’s not a "national" thing.
My old chapter, Beta Tau at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln used to have a M*A*S*H themed party back in the day (not Mekong, but an 'army fatigues' party that was more associated with the TV show. Some guys would come as characters like Radar, Hawkeye, and Klinger...)
But recently the chapter started taking the week traditionally held for M*A*S*H week, where the house was decorated with a huge camouflage net over it, and created a philanthropy for the Friends of the Family Support Center at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha Nebraska. Instead of focus on a party, there's focus on rasing donations for the philathropy. The Delts have food, live band, an inflatable obstacle course, games, etc. and all the proceeds go to the Support Center that assists the families of military men and women currently on active service.
It's been great and has grown every year (I think they are on their 4th year now).
I'm also know that many other fraternities and chapters across the country have 'camo' parties, heck I even know of a chapter of a respected national sorority at Nebraska who had an army themed party. But having a party that just celebrates something like war is in very poor taste. Especially considering today's issues.
I'd hope that trends start moving away from things like that not, just for Delt chapters, but for all. And a pat on the back to Beta Tau for making something positive out of a negative situation.
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