If it was through some type of time machine then you are a super veteran.
You are a National Guard veteran if it was honorable.
You are considered prior service but not a veteran.
A National Guard veteran.
No. You are considered prior service.
Yes, individuals who have served in the National Guard are considered veterans if they have completed their service obligation. National Guard members can be called to active duty by the President or Congress, and they may serve in both domestic and overseas missions. As such, National Guard members are eligible for certain veteran benefits, such as VA healthcare, education benefits, and home loan programs.
Yes, you would qualify as a veteran if you served in the Army National Guard for 6 months on active duty between 1962 and 1968.
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Contact the VA on this topic; because their policies change. During the 1960s, 1970s, applications often said, (as an example) "must have served for 30 days or longer/or 60 days or longer/or 90 days or longer; on active duty." And sometimes those sentences had this on the end of them, "...on active duty NOT FOR TRAINING."
National Guard members who served from 1968 to 1974 may qualify for veteran benefits if they were activated for federal service and served on active duty during that time. Typically, only those who have completed a minimum period of active duty service can access certain veteran benefits. It's essential for individuals to check their specific service records and consult with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for eligibility criteria and benefits available to them.
Yes, you are a veteran. Despite what many people think, veterans don't require war-time service. Simply serving for our nation gives you full legal and moral status as a veteran. Thank you for your service.
In the United States, a veteran is generally defined as someone who has served in the active military, naval, or air service and who has been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. For Army National Guard members, serving less than 180 days may not meet the criteria for federal veteran status unless the service was active duty for training or in response to a national emergency. However, state definitions of veteran status can differ, so it's important to check specific state regulations for eligibility for benefits or recognition.