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Last Post 24 Aug 2011 10:19 PM by Mrs.R. 49 Replies.
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23 Jul 2011 08:59 PM  
Orion, I hope you didn't misinterpret my post. It was aimed at those who see deployment as a requirement to be considered a vet (which I do not) I was just genuinely curious how those ladies view the scenarios you quoted me on
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23 Jul 2011 09:22 PM  
I don't know what veteran benefits are available. My plan was to stay in 20 years and I would delicately accept retirement
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yep penguin gal that counts in my book
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24 Jul 2011 06:51 AM  
Posted By jimmy's wife on 23 Jul 2011 09:22 PM
I don't know what veteran benefits are available. My plan was to stay in 20 years and I would delicately accept retirement


There is the GI Bill, VA loans, SGLI/VGLI (life insurance), pension benefits for survivors, medical care, and a plethora of other benefits I can’t think of off the top of my head. 
One of our neighbors is retired Army. He served 22 years, did a ton of TDY's but never deployed. Between his MOS and his timing he got lucky. I find it sad that anyone would feel he wasn’t a vet simply because he never deployed. Yet, someone who served 3 years and went on a 3mo deployment anywhere would be considered a vet. I don’t understand why a deployment is a requirement in anyone’s mind to make someone a vet.
 
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Posted By Ktbug613 on 23 Jul 2011 08:59 PM
Orion, I hope you didn't misinterpret my post. It was aimed at those who see deployment as a requirement to be considered a vet (which I do not) I was just genuinely curious how those ladies view the scenarios you quoted me on

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Posted By BreBre09 on 22 Jul 2011 11:08 AM
I would say after 20 years of service, or whatever qualifies you receive the benefits as a vet....like if you served 4 years, you dont get retirement or anything, so IMO thats not a vet.

Well, when it comes to my father it does entitle him to VA benefits, 100% medical retirement, etc....he served his 4 years honorably. I think anyone who made it through bootcamp, served their contract (unless medically or honorably discharged), and/or retired is a vet. Getting discharged during bootcamp however, no. You didn't get a chance to serve your country.
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06 Aug 2011 09:44 AM  
If you get a DD214, you are a Vet plain and legally simple. I don't believe that there is a certain amount time or danger required to be a Vet. If you have served in any capacity and for any length of time, I am thankful.
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If you get a DD214,


eh...I wouldn't go that far, you get a DD214 even if you get discharged before finishing bootcamp, or if you get a dishonorable discharge before finishing your commitment.
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07 Aug 2011 12:21 AM  
@BreBree, my father served two tours in Vietnam and chose to end his military career after that. He didn't have 20 years in, but he IS a veteran.

@the OP, this guy is NOT a veteran. He didn't even complete bootcamp. I agree with the other posters he is going to look like a moron.
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24 Aug 2011 10:19 PM  
Posted By Mrs. Duh on 22 Jul 2011 12:31 PM
I found this definition by an unknown author, and I completely agree with it:

A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

I agree 100%. Very nice quote you found!
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