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You are a National Guard veteran if it was honorable.
You are considered prior service but not a veteran.
If it was through some type of time machine then you are a super veteran.
Yes- you are a veteran if you have served in any branch of the military forces. Please note that some veteran's BENEFITS are based on specific military service.
A National Guard veteran.
No. You are considered prior service.
Most notable was Harry S. Truman who served with the Missouri Army National Guard during WW1.
A veteran is anyone who has served in the military. As far as veteran benefits are concerned, only those who have served at least six months on active duty are eligible for benefits. An exception would be a reservist who was injured during training. If you are a former reserve or National Guard member, stand proud as a veteran who volunteered to put your life on the line for liberty.
Yes, you would qualify as a veteran if you served in the Army National Guard for 6 months on active duty between 1962 and 1968.
Thats a pretty short time in the guard so my answer is no.
Yes.
NYS does not recognize National Guard and Reserves as veterans even after completion of their military obligations. Most (if not all) State and City applications with veterans preferences do not recognize National Guard/Reserve service, regardless of how long or honorable it was. The simple rule used is if active for more than 180 days is considered a vet.