SPC Jeffrey Bly669305<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I served at Ground Zero during 9/11. Our unit was one of the first to respond. I have paperwork taking me from the National Guard and putting me on Active Duty. However, this does not seem to qualify me for having been involved in any war or conflict, nor does it qualify me for any benefits. Why not?9/11 - What of those of us who served at Ground Zero?2015-05-15T00:05:36-04:00SPC Jeffrey Bly669305<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I served at Ground Zero during 9/11. Our unit was one of the first to respond. I have paperwork taking me from the National Guard and putting me on Active Duty. However, this does not seem to qualify me for having been involved in any war or conflict, nor does it qualify me for any benefits. Why not?9/11 - What of those of us who served at Ground Zero?2015-05-15T00:05:36-04:002015-05-15T00:05:36-04:00SFC Joseph James669366<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What benefits do you want? Oh and thank you for being there serving that day!Response by SFC Joseph James made May 15 at 2015 12:49 AM2015-05-15T00:49:07-04:002015-05-15T00:49:07-04:00SGT Ben Keen669992<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's my understanding that the Executive Order that placed the United States at war with Terrorists wasn't signed until days after 9/11/01. So that raises the question, how long were you activated for? Did you only serve at Ground Zero during the days and weeks following the event? When talking with the VBA, what are some of the reasons they are telling you that you do not qualify for benefits?Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 15 at 2015 9:53 AM2015-05-15T09:53:40-04:002015-05-15T09:53:40-04:002015-05-15T00:05:36-04:00