Yes, an honorable discharged reservist who served in the reserves for 7 years is generally considered a veteran. In the United States, veterans are defined as individuals who have served in the military, including active duty and reserve components, and have received an honorable discharge. However, benefits and recognition can vary based on specific circumstances and regulations.
A member of the Marine Corps Reserves.
Anyone wearing a US military uniform and performing honorable service is a veteran
A person in the military reserves is also called a reservist
No, your enlistment was terminated when you were discharged.
you will have to contact an education center to find out.
Personnel that have been discharged on medical disability may wear their uniforms, properly, of course. Those that are discharged, but are required to remain in the reserves will have to wear their uniforms for drill.
According to the VA "veterans administration" you are not considered a veteran of the armed services until you have completed 180 days of active duty not including time in training such as basic training and ait. This would also preety much rule out all or atleast most people in the reserves and national guard. my two cents- It is ignorant to say that "This would also pretty much rule out all or at least most people in the reservist and national guard." Especially since the war is being fought mostly by reservist and guardsmen. Yeah right "One weekend a month".
The VA reserves the right to administer their programs on what they consider appropiate US military conflicts. Often times they can be VERY SPECIFIC; they will want to know, specifically, which Gulf War (which conflict/which Operation): 1. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988); the US was involved with this war: the USS Stark was struck by an Iraqi missile, killing many US Sailors. The USS Vincennes shot down an airliner. 2. Operation Desert Storm (January and February 1991). 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003- )
If you are in the Reserves, or were discharged on disability, or retired from the military, yes, you can. Otherwise, you are not authorized. However, you are encouraged to wear your medals on Veterans Day.
Ehh..The AF Is Good From What I Heard..But They Sometimes DO Get Sent To Afghanistan/Iraq..(My G/F's Ex Is Going To Iraq Soon & His Military Job Is Fire Fighter).. (He's Also A Reservist) But In My Opinion I'd Have To Say Navy Reserve (You Have The Smallest Chance In Going Off To War..If You Are Deployed Then It Will Be On A Ship)..You Also Usually Have To Request To Be On A Ship To Be Deployed In The Navy Reserves* I Know This About The Navy Reserves B/C I'm Actually Planning On Getting Into The Navy Reserves & I've Spoke To A Recruiter :]
technically if you ever served on active duty during your time in the military, weather deployed or not, you are considered a veteran. however, you cannot be part of the vfw (veterans of foreign wars) if you were never part of a deployment in support of a war.
No, promotions in the inactive reserves are typically not allowed. Inactive reserves do not participate in regular drills or training, so promotions are generally not considered during this time. Promotions may be possible upon transitioning back to active duty or participating in training exercises.