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Basically anyone that has a DD214. This document includes the service record and discharge information for the veteran.

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Q: What constitutes a legal military veteran?
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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.


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.


What is Veteran's?

Anyone who has served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.


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.


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 makes a veteran?

Anyone from any nation, who has worn the military uniform, is a veteran.


Is Bill Cunningham a military veteran?

no


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.


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.


Who is a veteran?

Anyone who has served their nation in a military uniform is a veteran.


Can a veteran be serving now?

Why not? If a person has EVER worn the military uniform of their nation, they are a veteran.


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.