Veteran
Veteran is a term used to describe a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field, most commonly in the military. This term is often associated with those who served in the armed forces of a country, especially in times of war or conflict.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A veteran is generally understood to be a person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war or conflict. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field.
Legal Definition[edit | edit source]
In legal terms, a veteran is defined by federal law, Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as "a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable."
Veterans by Country[edit | edit source]
Different countries have different traditions and ways of honoring their veterans. In some countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, Veterans Day or Remembrance Day is a public holiday. Other countries, like Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Victory Day.
United States[edit | edit source]
In the United States, a veteran is defined by federal law, Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as "a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable."
United Kingdom[edit | edit source]
In the United Kingdom, the term veteran is typically associated with individuals who have served in the armed forces, particularly during times of war or conflict.
Veterans Affairs[edit | edit source]
Many countries have government departments or agencies dedicated to the needs of veterans, often called the Department of Veterans Affairs or Ministry of Veterans Affairs. These departments provide a variety of services to veterans, including healthcare, education, disability compensation, and home loans.
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