[ohioWfan]

You said that serving in the Air National Guard during a time of war didn't make you a vet.

That's shameful. YOU are shameful for spitting on the service of our Air National Guard.

[investigateworld]

Well - don't take my word for it, why don't you call the Veterans Administration and see what they say?

I'll save ya the trouble. "No, unless there was activation (voluntary or involuntary) for duty. The Guardsman or Reservist would not be classed as a vet".

Now if there were prior service, or subsequent service in any branch then the (questioned classification)would be considered a vet.

And I am limiting my comments to the Vietnam era. Todays Guard and Reserves have my fullest respect for their service. Trust me, I tried to join'em. The military has gentle way of saying 'beat it ya old geezer: "Sorry sir too long of break in service".

And yes I know some 5,000 plus souls or were activated during VN from Guard and Reserve units.