Posted on Nov 12, 2014
Should soldiers that didn't finish their term of service, other than ETS, be allowed the title Veteran?
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As we dawn into an era where - like WWII veterans once were - we as veterans will nearly outnumber our civilian counterparts 3:1 in any given area. My question this evening is this: Should a soldier be entitled to be called a Veteran if they didn't even finish their first term of service, other than an ETS (3-5 yrs)? For example, they were chaptered out (600-9, APFT, Misbehavior, etc.). Or, should there be a number of years served before being granted the title Veteran and be able to enjoy the fringe benefits such as, being thanked, free meals, etc? I believe, an ID card should be issued with from and through dates of service, type of discharge given and under what conditions (ETS, Retired, Chapter, Disabled, etc). This would alleviate any "dishonorable claim of service". Just my opinion, what are yours?
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Ok, I wrote this post a few months ago. I had to reread it for everyone is responding suddenly. I stand affirmed in that if you did not finish your initial term of service, no you should not be called a veteran. Look at the criteria that I had set forth. A medical condition is acceptable, some austere situation of non-self fault acceptable, but a person who was chaptered for not being in accordance with regulation, not acceptable.
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So someone discharged honorably under medical with less than 4 yrs you wouldn't consider a vet
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SSG Doretha Jones
I believe that under those conditions they should be considered as such. If I'm not mistaking, I believe he said other than honorable, and chapterd and not IAW regulations.
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