What are your thoughts on a member serving just over year?

Title earned. It is what it is, sometimes bad things happen to good folks.

In my opinion, welcome to the club. Officially, can you get VA benefits? I don't know how being medically discharged workworks with the Guard, but I do know that normally in the Guard you are not entitled to Veteran status until 6 years have been served.

I agree with both of them. You served therefore you deserve the same title as the rest of us.

IF you had the balls to take the oath and put the uniform on you deserve the title of Veteran. Don't let anyone tell you different. People get hurt in the Military that is the nature of the business.

Well you did your time its not like you did 15 months and were pushed out due to not conforming so yes you are veteran.

You signed a contract and did the task that were assigned to you until you were not able to anymore. So Yes, you served your country.

Believe it or not, I have the same trouble at the 18.5 year mark. I was medically "temporarily" retired (TDRL) and finally permanently retired a couple months ago (after doing everything possible to return to active duty). It is a state of mind. We are often our own worst critics. You sir, are a proud veteran. No one can take that from you, unless you let them. If someone gives you grief about it, only you can empower them by letting them get you mad. Just smile and wave. Freedom of speech is what makes this country great. It doesn't mean that we agree with what is being said. If people understood the concept, what a better world we would live in. From one gimp to another (lol), welcome to the family.

I recognize the importance of the accomplishment. That is different.


I also understand the intent. That is important as well. Sometimes intent will also show the heart, the character of a man.

You served 15 months longer than any civilian I know. Chin up bro.

You are a brother in arms end of story