Question about military status non American
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Nico Testosteros
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It shouldn't be. Veterans of nations with national service serve just as honorably.
jlrhiner
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I agree with Nico. Honorable service is Honorable Service. But I don't know about the correct emblem for your branch. Might have to talk to Lee about that.
CH47gunner
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I'd certainly be OK with that -
I flew in support of the Australians, Koreans, ARVN's, & the Cav. If that's not a foreign bunch, I don't know what is.
I flew in support of the Australians, Koreans, ARVN's, & the Cav. If that's not a foreign bunch, I don't know what is.
vigil617
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Good question, and while I'm sure there are WWII vets on here who might disagree with me, I say that serving honorably for one's country can be achieved by our enemies as well as our allies. And, for that matter, "dishonorably" as well, and if there were a known reason confirming that, then by no means should the dishonorable ask for or be allowed to claim veteran status here.
Just my opinion. In any event, Mr. Swede, welcome to the Forum and since I'm assuming you served your country honorably (was it Sweden?), this member of our band of brothers salutes you.
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You will find a draftee or a common soldier has no desire to be there or animosity toward those on the other side of the conflict. He was a pawn of those in power. It was serve in the war of suffer the consequences. On top of that after all the fighting is over a soldier is a soldier and they share a common bond no matter the side.
Imagine the surprise of a group of fresh out of basic/AIT Americans sitting in a off the beaten path, small, quiet German establishment in a town that had been bombed to rubble by the American Air force, for the first time and the waitress bringing a tray of beers to the table. When we said we hadn't ordered them she said they were from the men at the corner table. They were all WWII German veterans who when we looked their way all raised their glasses Soldier to Soldier. The gesture was returned.
Not to mention that WWII was 70ish years ago and there are not all that many veterans of it still around, their numbers declining at an ever increasing rate. The chances of one being a member here are not all that great.
Imagine the surprise of a group of fresh out of basic/AIT Americans sitting in a off the beaten path, small, quiet German establishment in a town that had been bombed to rubble by the American Air force, for the first time and the waitress bringing a tray of beers to the table. When we said we hadn't ordered them she said they were from the men at the corner table. They were all WWII German veterans who when we looked their way all raised their glasses Soldier to Soldier. The gesture was returned.
Not to mention that WWII was 70ish years ago and there are not all that many veterans of it still around, their numbers declining at an ever increasing rate. The chances of one being a member here are not all that great.
I served my country but only in Sweden, never been away on duty, so not a veteran. Just done my time for my country here at home. Done almost a year in the swedish army (wanted to be a paratrooper and was in very good shape but no, to bad vision and many young men with perfect vision to pick from the enlister sayd) and then after that 3 years in a thing we have in Sweden you can compare to youre national guard.
There i was trained to use Carl Gustav 84mm rocket launcher, very nice pice to handle, and machine gun ksp 58. Marine corps have it to i think and call it M240G medium machine gun.
Always wanted to go away and do service but life had other plans for me and thats ok, i did my part here at home if the Russians hade come in that time
My question was not for me but all the other nations that are here on youre very nice forum.
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MrSwede "I served my country but only in Sweden, never been away on duty, so not a veteran."
Here in the states you would be considered a "veteran" One does not need to serve outside the country to be a "veteran"
Bill
Here in the states you would be considered a "veteran" One does not need to serve outside the country to be a "veteran"
Bill
vigil617
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+1 to Bill's post above, MrSwede.
It's a common misconception here in our country, too, that "veteran" means "served overseas in war." Anyone who raises their hand, takes the oath, and puts on the uniform -- regardless -- is a "veteran." (That's the type of "veteran" I am, by the way.)
We use the term "combat veteran" to distinguish those who have been involved in combat, and "war veteran" for those who have not but served in theater and in harm's way, usually with honorific terms such as "Vietnam veteran" or "Korean War veteran" and so forth.
Thank you, though, for asking on behalf of others. You yourself deserve to be recognized for your service too.
It's a common misconception here in our country, too, that "veteran" means "served overseas in war." Anyone who raises their hand, takes the oath, and puts on the uniform -- regardless -- is a "veteran." (That's the type of "veteran" I am, by the way.)
We use the term "combat veteran" to distinguish those who have been involved in combat, and "war veteran" for those who have not but served in theater and in harm's way, usually with honorific terms such as "Vietnam veteran" or "Korean War veteran" and so forth.
Thank you, though, for asking on behalf of others. You yourself deserve to be recognized for your service too.
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Brian41
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I like to think that we honor all vets here regardless of country.
My Dad was a WWII Canadian Army vet yet an American citizen for many years before he died. At his funeral the local VFW gave him a honor guard funeral with flag presented to me and 21 gun salute.
He receives a US flag at his grave now and lies in his country of choice and not his birth.
My Dad was a WWII Canadian Army vet yet an American citizen for many years before he died. At his funeral the local VFW gave him a honor guard funeral with flag presented to me and 21 gun salute.
He receives a US flag at his grave now and lies in his country of choice and not his birth.
I'm in no authority, but....
I think the people on this site would be interested in military background. It's not like applying for benefits in the US. I'd be interested in knowing about any soldier's past military service. Besides, they could give some great insight to different firearms.
I think the people on this site would be interested in military background. It's not like applying for benefits in the US. I'd be interested in knowing about any soldier's past military service. Besides, they could give some great insight to different firearms.
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