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Originally Posted by id10t
A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check to the United States for any amount up to and including their life.
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This is the correct answer IMO. If you served honorably until discharge, then you are a veteran. Basically what I have seen so far in this thread, are the different definitions between;
1. A veteran
2. A veteran who served during war (American Legion eligible)
3. A Combat or war veteran, who saw action (Veterans of Foreign War eligible)
4. A veteran who is eligible for VA benefits based upon their service.
All 4 are veterans. They served the U.S. and did and went where they were told to go. They did what they were told to do. Not all veterans are alike, but they are still veterans.