Active Duty Wartime Veteran Dates

Active Duty Wartime Veteran Dates

Many medals are awarded for non-combat operations. Non-combat operations that are not qualifying for Veterans preference.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Army Medals War Medals Navy Day

For veterans who served in Russia April 6 1917 through April 1 1920.

Active duty wartime veteran dates. Veterans who entered active duty after September 7 1980 will usually need to have served at least 24 months or the entire period for which they were called to active duty with at least one day during an eligible period of war. Campaigns and Expeditions Which Qualify for Veterans Preference Campaign or Expedition Inclusive dates Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal AFEM A veterans DD 214 showing the award of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is acceptable proof. Service after November 11 1918 through July 2 1921 qualifies for benefits if active duty was performed for any period during the basic World War I period.

Korean War June 27 1950 through January 31 1955. Code of Federal Regulations 32 c. World War I April 6 1917 to November 11 1918 World War II December 7 1941 to December 31 1946 Korean conflict June 27 1950 to January 31 1955 Vietnam War era February 28 1961 to May 7 1975 for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.

One group consists of the veterans who served during the Vietnam era. Active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran is defined as a veteran who served on active duty in the US. Service after November 11 1918 and before July 2 1921 is considered World War I service if the veteran served in the active military naval or air service after April 5 1917 and before November 12 1918.

Thus the last war for which active duty is qualifying for Veterans preference is World War II. This is sometimes called in country when the veteran was actually in Vietnam. The period beginning December 7 1941 through December 31 1946 known as world war II.

If you do not have a DD-214 Form or have additional questions about your veteran status please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000. Korean Conflict June 27 1950 January 31 1955. Active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran.

At least 90 days of active duty during a period of war at least 90 consecutive days of active duty and such period began or ended during a period of war a total of 90 or more days of active duty during one or more wartime periods or. If the veteran served with the US. Vietnam Era February 28 1961 May 7 1975 for veterans serving in the Republic of Vietnam or August 5 1964 May 7 1975 for all other cases.

Infographic States That All Vietnam Era Veterans and All Veterans Who Have Served Since August 2 1990 are Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans There are two groups of veterans who seem to be particularly affected by OFCCPs infographic. For example the Veterans Pension benefit requires service during a wartime period. Persian Gulf War August 2 1990 current.

Most Veterans who enlisted after September 7 1980 or entered active duty after October 16 1981 must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. December 7 1941 through December 31 1946. If the veteran entered active duty after September 7 1980 generally the veteran must have served at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty There are exceptions to this rule AND the veterans countable family income is below a yearly limit set by law The yearly limit on income is set by Congress AND.

Vietnam Era February 28 1961 - May 7 1975 for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam that period. This period was extended to July 25 1947 where continuous with active duty on or before December 31 1946. The period beginning June 27 1950 through January 31 1955 known as the Korean war.

The inclusive dates for World War II service are December 7 1941 through April 28 1952. However the definition of an active duty wartime veteran under category three is now expanded and specifically spelled out in the infographic and the FAQ to include World War II the Korean conflict the Vietnam era and the Persian Gulf War which is defined as August 2 1990 to the present. That period is extended through July 1 1921 for veterans who served at least one day between April 6 1917 and Nov.

Military forces in Russia the ending date is April 1 1920. The DD 214 does not have to show the name of the theater or country of service which that medal was. Therefore any Veteran who served on active military service for any period from August 2 1990 to the present meets the wartime service requirement.

Military ground naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized. April 6 1917 through Nov. Vietnam War There are two periods.

For veterans who served in the country of Vietnam the period is February 28 1961 through May 7 1975. Otherwise August 5 1964 - May 7 1975 Gulf War August 2 1990 - through a future date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation 2Not a Protected Veteran is an option within the Veteran status field. Wartime service for pension is established if a Veteran served.

Current uniform period of service dates for periods of armed conflict include. Period of War Dates. World War I April 6 1917 to November 11 1918 World War II December 7 1941 to December 31 1946 Korean conflict June 27 1950 to January 31 1955 Vietnam War era February 28 1961 to May 7 1975 for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period.

This means that anyone who served on active duty from August 2 1990 to present is considered a Gulf War Veteran.