I served 4 years active duty with the USAF and recieved a DD FM 214 with an honorable discharge. I did not serve during war time therefore not entitled to any point preference. am i still considered a veteran????
2006-11-14 00:31:28 · 17 answers · asked by rio 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If you served in the military, you are a veteran. Not your fault there was no war while you were in. Be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you.
2006-11-14 00:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by FredHeath77 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are veteran. You do not have to serve in war time to be considered a veteran. You are a 4 year veteran of the USAF. Some States give some point preference to veterans whether eligible for a disability or not.
2006-11-14 00:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by pinoy_sailor 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are. Anyone who served honorably in our Military, whether during war or peace time is considered a Veteran. And, I thank you for your service.
2006-11-14 00:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by justawondering 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes you are considered a veteran after serving your country and being honorable discharge. It does not matter if it was war time or not.
2006-11-15 12:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vet‧er‧an /ËvÉtÉrÉn, ËvÉtrÉn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
2. a person who has served in a military force, esp. one who has fought in a war: a Vietnam veteran.
–adjective 3. (of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare: veteran troops.
4. experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period: a veteran member of Congress.
5. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of veterans
2006-11-14 01:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tusker9E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you are still a veteran. i have the same situation. served for 5 years but no war time.
2006-11-14 01:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. A belated Veteran's Day salute from an old Army Vet.
2006-11-14 00:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by iraq51 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is affirmative ghost rider. You are a veteran. You up held the Military oath. Now, go use that GI Bill money and get yourself a degree
2006-11-14 00:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by devilduck74 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are a veteran if you simply completed 180 days active duty including training, well...circumstances always dictate policy however. But thats my understanding.
2006-11-14 00:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by Diadem 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you served, you're a veteran.
2006-11-14 00:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋