In 1985 at 17 I joined the Army Reserve and went to basic training at Ft. LeonardWood Mo. then came home to finish 12th grade. I had bad attendance and was put in I.R.R. for several years (this was in New York State) and I no longer went to drill meetings. In approx 1991 I was living in Florida and went back to New York and rejoined the reserves. I went to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Md. to train as a track vehicle repairer 63H) for 4 months and after that I transfered to the Florida National Guard into an Infantry unit and finished out my 3 years that I owed the military. During my time there Gov. Chilles called us to active duty in Miami after Hurricane Andrew hit there, we were there for 6 weeks on a humanitarian mission and road blocks etc. After my time was up I recieved an Honorable Discharge from the Guard and the Reserves. Am i entitled to any thing veteran related?
2007-03-15 13:02:46 · 13 answers · asked by YOZ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Not sure....I think it would be best if you were to contact the Department of Veteran Affairs and ask them. That way you'll get the truth and not the opinions, half-truths and distortions you're apt to get here.
Good luck!
2007-03-15 13:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you are entitled to everything which is not that much. contact you veteran affairs at 1-800-827-1000. For Educational Benefits call 1-888-442-4551. If you need medical care contact the veterans hospital in your area.
2007-03-15 13:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by bigdraws 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you must have served for at least 181 days continuously, not for training, to be eligible. Or served in a designated combat zone for 31 days continuously, or have received a combat related injury.
2007-03-15 13:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by neeno 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you received an Honorable Discharge, you are at least technically a veteran. I received an 'Entry level separation' from the Marines before the end of basic training. The VA tells me I'm technically a veteran. I don't claim the title.
2007-03-15 13:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
You would probably need to contact your local county veteran's representative to gain that information. Seems to me that you would be if you served three years in the guard/reserve.
2007-03-15 13:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't really tell from what you wrote, but if you served on active duty for at least 120 days, then you are a veteran.
2007-03-15 13:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can apply for Federal Jobs under VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act)...
2007-03-15 13:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you are a veteran. As long as you served and received an honorable discharge, you are a veteran of the armed forces. It doesn't matter if you went overseas.
2007-03-15 13:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
whilst not totally able to be able to answer your question the bit that I find odd is that you are asking if you get anything....for what.....how I read your statement you did four months of PAID training and six weeks of helping out during the hurricane.what exactly are you looking for........them to pay your way thru college..........medical for life.........
Contact your VA office and ask them
2007-03-15 13:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by candy g 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why haven't you gone to the Veteran's Administration?get off you duff and skeddadle.
2007-03-15 13:29:27 · answer #10 · answered by Pooks 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋