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What dates of military service qualify as veteran of Vietnam war?
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If non-combat are you still considered a Vietnam veteran?
Anyone regardless of rank, branch of service, or jobspeciality, who served in country or in the waters off the coast and were awarded a Vietnam campaign ribbon indicating that they did so is a Vietnam veteran, regardless of the job they performed. The guy who was a chaplain's assistant, cook or clerk typist etc, who served there is a Vietnam veteran just as the combat veteran.
If you served during the Vietnam war in the us army reserves but were not called to active duty except for training are you considered a Vietnam era veteran?
You are a Vietnam Era Veteran but not a Vietnam War Veteran
Who defined Vietnam era veteran?
No particular individual defined the term. A veteran, in this sense, means someone who served in a particular conflict, Vietnam in this case.
Can you be a Veteran if served during peacetime?
Any person that has served their country IN the US military forces honorably; is a military veteran. Civilian contractors working for the military are NOT military vets.
What is a Vietnam Combat Veteran?
It is a veteran who served in the US Military during the time of the Vietnam War without defining the role played within the war itself. It is not saying that they saw combat in Vietnam or that they were even in Asia. Very few who saw actual service in Vietnam would actually use that terminology, preferring something like I was at Dong Ha, or Khe Sahn or Danang. It does not however automatically mean that they did not serve in country.
Must you serve in war time to qualify as a veteran?
NO. Anyone who has worn a military uniform in service to their nation, war or peace, is a veteran.
Was Mr Rogers a Vietnam veteran?
No, he never served in the military.
Are you considered a War veteran while enlisted?
Any military service qualifies you as a 'veteran.' However, this does not automatically qualify you for Department of Veterans' Affairs benefits. These benefits are tied to specific qualifications such as service-connected disability or participation in G.I. Bill Educational Benefit programs.
Does being in the Air Force Reserve qualify you for veterans status?
Any person who renders honorable service to their nation wearing a military uniform, in war or peace, is a veteran.
What must you do to become a veteran?
Join the military service. (and be discharged)
How do you know if you are a military veteran?
If you have worn a military uniform in service to your nation, YOU ARE A VETERAN.
Is a person a U.S. Military veteran if he has an honorable disharge but does not get benefits?
Anyone who has given honorable military service to their nation, in war or peace, is a veteran.
Why do you celebrate the veteran day?
Veteran's Day is celebrated to honor all veterans who have worn the military uniform in service to their nation.
What constitutes a legal military veteran?
Basically anyone that has a DD214. This document includes the service record and discharge information for the veteran.
If non-combat are you still considered a Vietnam veteran?
Anyone regardless of rank, branch of service, or jobspeciality, who served in country or in the waters off the coast and were awarded a Vietnam campaign ribbon indicating that they did so is a Vietnam veteran, regardless of the job they performed. The guy who was a chaplain's assistant, cook or clerk typist etc, who served there is a Vietnam veteran just as the combat veteran.
My father served in Vietnam, will he qualify for discount military flights?
According to the Veterans Benefits website any veteran who served active duty for 90 days consecutively, had an honorable discharge and has their DD214 discharge card qualifies for military discounts. The discharge card is necessary in order to receive one.
Do you have to be a veteran to qualify for va healthcare jobs?
No, you do not have to be a veteran to apply and qualify for VA healthcare jobs. They are likely to give preference to a veteran if they are applying though.
