Definition of a Veteran?

A veteran is defined by federal law, moral code and military service
as "Any, Any, Any"... A military veteran is Any person who served for
Any length of time in Any military service branch. [See #1 and #2,
below]

Definition of a War Veteran?

A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or
waters to participate in direct or support activity against an enemy.
The operant condition: Any GI sent in harm's way.

Definition of a Combat Veteran?

A combat veteran is any GI who experiences any level of hostility
resulting from offensive, defensive or friendly fire military action
involving a real or perceived enemy in any pre- or post-designated
theater of combat (war) operations. [See #3, below]

NOTE:
1. Veteran's benefits are based on Congressional regulations
determined by Honorable Discharge or Under Honorable Conditions
status.

2. Retirees (either 20+ years service or medical discharge status) are
also Veterans. Retirees are usually eligible for supplementary federal
benefits, privileges and access on military installations, but not
necessarily VA services, as regulated by Congress.

3. Wartime medals define various levels of individual combat
involvement, sacrifice and/or valor.

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