[Craig T]

Originally Posted by crustychief

Personally, a Veteran is anyone who put on the uniform and either still serves or has received a Honorable discharge DD-214.

I may be biased, but I agree with Crustychief. I had this argument with a friend yesterday about whether I am a vet or not.

I served in the USAF for four years to the day during the Reagan cold war era. I spent most of that time at RAF Alconbury, UK supporting TR-1's (U2) and F5E fighters and NEVER saw one day of combat. I partied, defiled countless British damsels, and earned a college education on Uncle Sam, but still consider myself 100% a veteran.

When I joined I knew a conflict was possible. That didn't stop me. I spent 48 hours once a month in a gas mask and charcoal chemical warfare suit building drop tanks and scrubbing fighter planes. I never was in danger, but I served my country.

The U.S.A considers me a vet too...Because they refinanced my house under a new VA mortgage program.