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Can you call someone a veteran if they served in the Military but didn't see combat?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, being a veteran doesn't have anything to do with whether a person has seen combat. It is a term that indicates service, not combat. Keep in mind that defense was still a high priority, and the military continued to function during the war hiatus between 1976 and 1991. Also, even during a time of war, only about 35% of service members come close to a combat zone; the vast majority is logistics, supply, and support.
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What is a us military serviceman who served in a combat zone?
A US military serviceman who has served in a combat zone is commonly referred to as a combat veteran. They have experienced active combat operations and have been exposed to the dangers and challenges of warfare.
Would you consider anyone who served in the armed forces fir our country a veteran?
By definition, a veteran is someone who has done or experienced ... so any person who has served in the military in any capacity is a veteran, whether service was in combat or not.
If you were in the military during 2001 does that make you a war veteran?
If you served in a combat zone yes. If not, you are a war era veteran.
What is a person who is in the military called?
After someone has served in the military they are called a veteran.
How do you define a veteran?
A person who has or is serving in the armed forces.
How can you become a veteran?
The most common usage is for former armed services personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces, especially one who has served in combat. It is especially applied to those who served for an entire career, usually of 20 years or more, but may be applied for someone who has only served one tour of duty. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a military veteran. Short answer: complete a tour of military service.
What part of speech is veteran?
The word 'veteran' is a noun, a word for someone who has served in the military; someone who has had long experience in a particular field; a word for a person.
What is Veteran's?
Anyone who has served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.
Did veteran serve the military?
By definition, a veteran is someone that served in the military. There are other used of the term for those that have been in jobs and skill sets for long periods of time. But the use of veteran for Vetereans Day is specific to the military type.
Is someone who served in Vietnam and Desert Storm considered a combat veteran?
That depends on where you were and what you were doing. If you received any awards specifically for combat service, you certainly are considered a combat veteran. If you were assigned to units that went into combat, that will also establish it. Your DD-214 should actually reflect time in combat.
If you didn't go to war-are you a veteran?
If you served in the U.S. military and were honorably discharged, you are a military veteran.
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.
