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A man or woman of military service becomes a veteran the moment they leave the armed forces. If they are currently in service, they are not considered veterans, but when they leave they are immediately veterans.
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When was Long Beach Veteran created?
Long Beach Veteran was created on 2008-06-27.
Is a nurse that worked in war a veteran?
Military nurse in war,YES...a military veteran. Civilian nurse in war, YES...a VETERAN of her occupation but not a MILITARY Veteran. Another words, the word "Veteran" is not strictly a military term. A person can be a veteran doctor, veteran lawyer, veteran school teacher, etc. Veteran means someone that has been doing that job/occupation for a long time.
How long do you have to serve over seas to be a veteran?
Serving "over-seas" is NOT A REQUIREMENT for veteran status. Serving honorably in the US military makes you a military veteran.
What was the original meaning of veteran?
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill., One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.
What is the best veteran car insurance?
You can get a veteran discount as long as you have a good driving record with any car insurance. The best veteran car insurance is the one that meets your needs.
Where do they have the veterens day national ceremony?
The National Veteran's Day ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, outside of Washington. DC.
i need to know of a nursing home that takes vent patients?
Hello, are you referring to a patient on a ventilator or did you mean "Vet" as in Veteran? If you mean Veteran, then call this number in Denver, (303) 393-2828.
What is a veteran in reference to the military?
n. # A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity: a veteran of political campaigns. # A person who has served in the armed forces: "Privilege, a token income . . . were allowed for veterans of both world wars"(Mavis Gallant). # An old soldier who has seen long service. adj. # Having had long experience or practice: a veteran actor. # Of or relating to former members of the armed forces: veteran benefits. [Latin veterānus, from vetus, veter-, old.] from: http://www.answers.com/veteran
What is the person who has had long experience in a particular field?
An expert or veteran in that field.
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 a better word for veteran?
In the sentence "Honor our army veterans" there is no better word In the sentence "He's a veteran of his field" you can say experienced or long time member
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.
