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A veteran is anyone who has served in the military. As far as veteran benefits are concerned, only those who have served at least six months on active duty are eligible for benefits.
An exception would be a reservist who was injured during training.
If you are a former reserve or National Guard member, stand proud as a veteran who volunteered to put your life on the line for liberty.
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ViviNot true your statment that if you served 6 months active duty you are considered a vertern. I served 6 months active duty and 5 years active reserve (stateside) i am told i am not considered a veteran.?
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Do reservists get the gi bill?
Yes.
Were army reservists included in the draft?
Army reservists are already in the army. They simply need to be activated. Civilians are drafted (conscripted), they need to be processed (turned into military men).
How many soldiers does Canada have?
125,000 regular 36,500 reservists
Is there info on Vietnam veterans?
VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars, founded by Spanish-American War of 1898 veterans in 1899. American Legion-founded by WWI veterans in 1919. AMVETS-American Veterans, founded by WWII veterans in 1944. VVA-Vietnam Veterans of America, founded by Vietnam War veterans in 1978.
How did the American Legion get started and who and why was it started?
The "American Legion" was created by WWI veterans in about 1919. The "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (VFW) was created by Spanish-American Veterans of 1898, and is our oldest Veterans group. The "American Veterans" (AMVETS) was created by WWII veterans. Originally, these veteran groups were open to only their own veterans, but as time went by they opened to all "qualified" veterans.
