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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.
Can I legally harass a disabled combat veteran?
Of course not! Harassment of anybody, veteran or not, is a criminal activity.
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.
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.
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.
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 can be done to stop harassment of a disabled combat veteran about his combat related disability?
Disable those who are harassing the vet.
What is the definition of engaged in combat with the enemy?
When engaged in combat
Can you call someone a veteran if they served in the Military but didn't see combat?
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.
How are the names on the Vietnam Veteran's memorial arranged?
Names are arranged by the year they died in combat
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.
Did the oldest living World War 2 veteran recently die?
No, it was WW 1 vet.Last WWI combat veteran Claude Choules dies aged 110
