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I joined in 2006 (active-duty Army) and was told by my Drill Sergeant during Basic Training that we were all Veterans.

Well, times have changed. When I served it was pretty clear one was not a veteran until one separated from the military. Oh, one could be considered a veteran of an action or a battle, but that is a specific distinction. To me, a veteran is someone who has served and separated. For instance — and I don’t know how it is today — one would not qualify for veterans’ benefits through the VA until one separated from the military. At least, that’s how I remember it. Again, it’s been almost forty years since I separated.

20 posted on 08/15/2013 6:05:34 PM PDT by ought-six ( Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)

32 posted on 08/15/2013 8:23:56 PM PDT by 353FMG ( I do not say whether I am serious or sarcastic -- I respect FReepers too much.)