When I was in it was explained to me that anyone who served for six months or longer (with appropriate type of discharge) was a vet. I can't seem to find any backup for that figure, but it's what I remember.
I had never heard anything to the contrary, but I knew there were enough veterans on here with probably every type of veteran category, and would have a correct answer.
Thanks everyone, I’ll pass this on to the fellow.
With all the combat veterans around these days, he probably just doesn’t want to take away from those who went over and deployed.I had lunch with a couple of friends today, and an interesting question came up. I couldn’t answer it, but I said that I know where I can get a good answer (hopefully).
One fellow was saying that he was not considered a veteran because during his six years in Army Reserve, he was only on active duty for training including annual camp. I said that I am pretty sure that he did not qualify for any benefits, but I thought he was still considered as a veteran.
Any thoughts?
With all the combat veterans around these days, he probably just doesn’t want to take away from those who went over and deployed.
Also I know first hand, that many vet benefits like VA loans are not available to guys who just went reserve. But he’s totally eligible for his 10% off at Lowe’s, etc.
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