Topic: What is a Veteran?

Missileer · November 11th, 2004

Has anyone ever been in the situation of being asked to stand and be recognized on Veteran's day and not know if the speaker means Veterans of Foreign Wars or served during peacetime? Just how did the word Veteran come to mean that one had to fight for their Country to be called a Veteran. I served Stateside 1962-1965 and got out with an Honorable Discharge, bought my home with a VA loan, went to College on the GI bill, and am a member of the American Legion Post #0345.
I think that anyone who served honorably in whatever branch of service in whichever Country is a Veteran. I further feel that when a Veteran of a Foreign War is recognized, it should be known that they are a VFW. To do less takes away from the challenge and sacrifice they made. Had I been in another MOS, I like to think I would have served as well as the guy who was shipped to VietNam instead of Southern California and I will be forever grateful to him. Just thought I would get a few opinions.
God bless all our troops and happy Veterans Day.

Chocobo_Blitzer · November 11th, 2004

Happy Veterans day! All you vets, thank you.

Redleg · November 11th, 2004

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Originally Posted by Missileer

not know if the speaker means Veterans of Foreign Wars or served during peacetime?

Here in Norway a Veteran is a soldier who has served abroad in a UN/NATO etc. operation..

Happy Veterans day to all Vets around the world!

Italian Guy · November 12th, 2004

We are commemorating terrorist attack on our troops in Nasiriyah Southern Iraq. One year ago today. 20 victims. RIP.

DTop · November 12th, 2004

Amen Italianguy. My thoughts and prayers go out to them, their families, and their friends.

As to what constitutes a veteran. IMHO, a veteran is anyone who honorably served their country's military whether in peace or war time, whether they were deployed in combat or served in a reserve roll. They all answered their country's call to the best of their abilities.
You can make distinctions among veterans but they are still all veterans.

SHERMAN · November 12th, 2004

I agree with DTop. Thats why we dont have a veterans day here....His definition includes just about 80% of the adult population.

Italian Guy · November 12th, 2004

DTop and SHERMAN both of you guys are right. Veterans are men who fulfilled your duty for serving their country on a military level.

CavScout · November 12th, 2004

I know it was yesterday but Happy Veteran's day...my respect for all of you.

November 11th, 2004	Post 1
Missileer Nuclear Duck Hunter Gear	Post; What is a Veteran? Has anyone ever been in the situation of being asked to stand and be recognized on Veteran's day and not know if the speaker means Veterans of Foreign Wars or served during peacetime? Just how did the word Veteran come to mean that one had to fight for their Country to be called a Veteran. I served Stateside 1962-1965 and got out with an Honorable Discharge, bought my home with a VA loan, went to College on the GI bill, and am a member of the American Legion Post #0345. I think that anyone who served honorably in whatever branch of service in whichever Country is a Veteran. I further feel that when a Veteran of a Foreign War is recognized, it should be known that they are a VFW. To do less takes away from the challenge and sacrifice they made. Had I been in another MOS, I like to think I would have served as well as the guy who was shipped to VietNam instead of Southern California and I will be forever grateful to him. Just thought I would get a few opinions. God bless all our troops and happy Veterans Day. __________________ “War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.” —John Stuart Mill

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Chocobo_Blitzer Primus Pilus	Happy Veterans day! All you vets, thank you. __________________ \"The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.\"

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Italian Guy Legatus Legionis Gear	We are commemorating terrorist attack on our troops in Nasiriyah Southern Iraq. One year ago today. 20 victims. RIP. __________________ "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it". Pericles.

November 12th, 2004	Post 5
DTop Milforum Moderator Gear	Amen Italianguy. My thoughts and prayers go out to them, their families, and their friends. As to what constitutes a veteran. IMHO, a veteran is anyone who honorably served their country's military whether in peace or war time, whether they were deployed in combat or served in a reserve roll. They all answered their country's call to the best of their abilities. You can make distinctions among veterans but they are still all veterans. __________________ *"I was a soldier, I am a soldier, I always will be a soldier."* To Avoid Infractions - Click Here And Read the Forum Rules Before You Post.

November 12th, 2004	Post 6
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator	I agree with DTop. Thats why we dont have a veterans day here....His definition includes just about 80% of the adult population. __________________ In the roar of engines, in the thunder of cannons,in the comradship of blood!

November 12th, 2004	Post 7
Italian Guy Legatus Legionis Gear	DTop and SHERMAN both of you guys are right. Veterans are men who fulfilled your duty for serving their country on a military level.

November 12th, 2004	Post 8
CavScout Optio	I know it was yesterday but Happy Veteran's day...my respect for all of you. __________________ \"We have enough youth, how about a fountain of smart?\"

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