Okay, I can see how the title can be seen as political but today is Memorial Day and with my lil brother serving in US Army, I wanted to take a moment to offer my thanks to him and those he serves with.
So...
Thanks Lil Bro. Have a cold one and some BBQ. You deserve it.
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
I think you're a veteran the moment you're inducted into the service, unless you're talking about the VFW.
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
I think you're a veteran the moment you're inducted into the service, unless you're talking about the VFW.
No. You are a veteran once you've been in actual combat.
And the title of this thread confuses me. I'm reading this in English because the British went and built a colonial empire. What's that got to do with US veterans and/or Memorial Day (whatever that's actually in memory of, I have no real idea being Canadian and all. Well, I assume it's veterans or something)?
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Dang it, forgot about the frickin' ruskies but our militatary kept us all from winding up speaking Russian too so yeah, it still fits.
The confusion is understandable I suppose. But if it weren't the British, Canadian, American and Australian Armed Forces (and to a lesser extent the French, Belgiun, Poles, etc) , you could very well be reading this in Japanese or German so the Bumper Sticker fits.
Edit:
Dang it, forgot about the frickin' ruskies but our militatary kept us all from winding up speaking Russian too so yeah, it still fits.
Yep, this year even Poland honoured Red Army soldiers, despite the major beef between those countries (and what that army has done there). Forgetting them is a little bit impolite.
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
I think you're a veteran the moment you're inducted into the service, unless you're talking about the VFW.No. You are a veteran once you've been in actual combat.
Not entirely. You are a veteran once you've served in the military. You might be thinking of a combat veteran, but a veteran is simply someone who has served, by techinal definition. It's often used as a combat veteran, or someone who has been discharged honorably, or someone who has served a long time, but just serving makes you a veteran.
So yes, he is a veteran, and a combat veteran. And a veteran of two foreign wars.
And the title of this thread confuses me. I'm reading this in English because the British went and built a colonial empire. What's that got to do with US veterans and/or Memorial Day (whatever that's actually in memory of, I have no real idea being Canadian and all. Well, I assume it's veterans or something)?
I agree (except I'm not Canadian). But it's supposed to be something referring to how the service men and women protect the US from outside hostile forces (though the history of an invasion of the US is minimal, as our location provides us a large amount of security). It's a little ditty I've seen on bumper stickers: "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a vet." I had the same reaction when I first saw it ("Huh?"), but others tend to think it's witty. I think it's a harmless bit of interpretation (I mean, without a military, we could have been invaded by someone who speaks another language) and it's a lot nicer way to show appreciation than other things I've seen. Some people can be downright hostile with their "support"!
Information time!
Memorial Day commemorates US soldiers who have died while in military service.
Veterans Day honors all military veterans.
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
I think you're a veteran the moment you're inducted into the service, unless you're talking about the VFW.No. You are a veteran once you've been in actual combat.
Not entirely. You are a veteran once you've served in the military. You might be thinking of a combat veteran, but a veteran is simply someone who has served, by techinal definition. It's often used as a combat veteran, or someone who has been discharged honorably, or someone who has served a long time, but just serving makes you a veteran.So yes, he is a veteran, and a combat veteran. And a veteran of two foreign wars.
You know, every time the subject of KGM's hubby comes up, all I can think of is this:
Except that I said that I AM NOT MARRIED TO VIN DIESEL!! He is not Vin Diesel!
Here's to Vin, and all the other vets. *salutes*
Is KGM's hubby a vet or not yet?
I think you're a veteran the moment you're inducted into the service, unless you're talking about the VFW.No. You are a veteran once you've been in actual combat.
And the title of this thread confuses me. I'm reading this in English because the British went and built a colonial empire. What's that got to do with US veterans and/or Memorial Day (whatever that's actually in memory of, I have no real idea being Canadian and all. Well, I assume it's veterans or something)?
No, you are considered a vet for serving.
Peace time, war time... doesn't matter.
EDIT: Ninja'd!
You know, every time the subject of KGM's hubby comes up, all I can think of is this:Except that I said that I AM NOT MARRIED TO VIN DIESEL!! He is not Vin Diesel!
Here's to Vin, and all the other vets. *salutes*
Dammit, I thought I had buried that! :P
Well, then. Colour me corrected. 
I still think it's a silly title, but thanks for the veteran thing. I'd always thought the other.