 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Speaking of Veterans, there was an interesting conversation on a talk radio show today that I listen to regularly.
The discussion was making the point that in order to be called a veteran, you had to serve in the military and be stationed in a country that we were at war with. I had never heard this and was quite taken aback. I googled the term and it seemed from what I read, that you just had to serve in the military to be a veteran.
I served two years in the Air Force as a dentist during the Vietnam War. I never went overseas, but treated many personnel that were shipping out.
Despite not being in combat, I always considered myself a Veteran. I served my country, I was honorably discharged and am proud of my contribution.
Does anyone know the true definition of a Veteran?
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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