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Old 03-11-2015, 08:54 AM   #41
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Default Retired vs. Veteran Status

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Originally Posted by dave603 View Post
Not sure I get that? Retired you must have put in the time?
When did you retire?
Over the last 20 years there's been some wars that allow vet status.

One friend of our didn't even realize he qualified for tax benefits until I told him to check again!

This IS actually one place the local VET clubs can help.
And all they really ask for is the DD-214 apparently.
In order to be considered a veteran, you must have been on active duty during a time period in which we were at war. Reserves and National Guard do not count. I spent 24 years in the USAR and USANG and am not considered a veteran.
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