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Anyone who is either on Active Duty, Reserves, or is a former service member is considered a military Veteran.

However, recognition and status is based on the type of discharge - dishonorable or bad conduct discharges strip you of all Veteran's rights.

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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.


How do you thank a veteran?

There are many ways in which you can thank a veteran. Personally thank them for their service, buy them a meal, or make a donation to a military foundation or charity.


How can a US Veteran obtain identification papers which confirm that he is a US Veteran?

You need to call the VA (Veterans Administration) and request a copy of your DD-214, the document that shows your discharge information and service record on a single page.


When are you considered a veit nam era veteran?

You are considered a Vietnam Era veteran if you served in the active military, naval, or air service during the period defined by the U.S. government as November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. This includes service in Vietnam and in other locations during the Vietnam War. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on the specifics of your service and the timeframe in which you served.


Can a spouse get veteran benefits after the suicide of a veteran?

Veterans can develop a lot of depression within their minds! Concern about how tomorrow will turn out, how their family is doing, and other stuff. Yeah, all that killing, blood spilling, maybe its too much, more than what they would have thought to experience during their military service. The spouse can submit VA From 21-534 to request service connected disability benefit if the veteran had Post Traumatic Stress symptom!

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Are you a veteran if you served in the National Guard from 1994 to 2002?

You are considered prior service but not a veteran.


How do you retrieve a service number for a veteran?

To retrieve a service number for a veteran, you can start by accessing the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) websites. You may need to provide the veteran's full name, Social Security number, and dates of service. Alternatively, if you have access to the veteran's discharge papers (DD Form 214), the service number is often listed there. If additional assistance is needed, contacting the veteran's service organization can also be helpful.


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.


How long takes to be a veteran?

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.


Why do you celebrate the veteran day?

Veteran's Day is celebrated to honor all veterans who have worn the military uniform in service to their nation.


What constitutes a legal military veteran?

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


What must you do to become a veteran?

Join the military service. (and be discharged)


If i have a dishonorable discharge am i still considered a veteran?

am I considered a veteran if I have a dishonorable discharge


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.


Are there any veteran owned clothing companies?

Yes. You should check out dribblebabies.com. I think it is a service disabled veteran owned business.


What organization do veteran's service dogs belong too?

how does one contribute to veterans service dog training


Can a veteran still file for agent orange?

Yes.