What is a Military Veteran?

A person who has served or is serving in the armed forces. Those veterans that have had direct exposure to acts of military conflict may also be referred to as war veterans (although not all military conflicts, or areas in which armed combat takes place, are necessarily referred to as "wars"). A military veteran may also be referred to as a warhorse.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veteran

http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/whatvet.htm

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VFW Salutes New Stolen Valor Law

The Legislation Passes Congress With Overwhelming Support - June 04, 2013
Not every combat award is covered, but the ones most coveted will now have wannabe heroes facing up to a year in jail and $100,000 fines for each offense:  Learn more

Records Relating to American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action from the Vietnam War Era, 1960-1994.

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