Veterans Preference???
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Veterans Preference???
I am filling out an application for a county job. There is a veterans preference part of the Appl. Now there is on part of the qualifications that say's A Veteran of any warwho has served at least one day or more during wartime era, and who was discharged or seperated therefrom under honorable conditions from the armed forces. Active duty for training is not allowed. Now I was in during the Gulf war, however did not go overseas. Does that count and should I claim it??
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"...served at least one day or more during wartime era..."
Check, yes. You were stationed in the US, not overseas, correct? Either way, I'd say your good to go.
Check, yes. You were stationed in the US, not overseas, correct? Either way, I'd say your good to go.
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You should be able to claim vet's points, 2 guys I worked with did, of course I don't know the full extent of their service.
PM "05STX" and he could probably tell you, that is one of the guys I work with.
PM "05STX" and he could probably tell you, that is one of the guys I work with.
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Yes you can claim the vet credit. There are usually 2 different categories that you can check from, maybe that is just NY, not sure.
As long as you were an active duy service member you are good. It is usually a good couple points worth of credit.
My wife got beat out for a Fed Job on Ft. Benning by a guy that was completely unqualified for the postion, but had vet credit.
As long as you were an active duy service member you are good. It is usually a good couple points worth of credit.
My wife got beat out for a Fed Job on Ft. Benning by a guy that was completely unqualified for the postion, but had vet credit.
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Short answer yes.
I was also in active during GW 1, I was stationed state side. The Post Office said it counted, cause it was during a declared time of hostilities.
I was also in active during GW 1, I was stationed state side. The Post Office said it counted, cause it was during a declared time of hostilities.
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In answer to your question:
If you served over 180 days CONTINUOUS active duty service during a period of declared war, you are considered a veteran. The Gulf War has not been concluded, so every servicemember who completes 180 days CONTINUOUS active duty (after basic training and advanced training) becomes eligible for full veteran's benefits.
SSgt Richard L. Ray, USAF (Ret.)
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If you served over 180 days CONTINUOUS active duty service during a period of declared war, you are considered a veteran. The Gulf War has not been concluded, so every servicemember who completes 180 days CONTINUOUS active duty (after basic training and advanced training) becomes eligible for full veteran's benefits.
SSgt Richard L. Ray, USAF (Ret.)
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Well I guess I qualify. However I never got a Discharge Certificate from Active duty. I got one from the inactive reserves. My DD-214 has everything, including the Honorable Discharge. The web-site for the job say's that I need my DD-214, Discharge certificate, and a letter of elagebility??? Also never recieved my national defense metal? I got the ribbon. All this happened almost 16 years ago. I will submit under Veterans Preference and take it from there. Also all veterans deserve a thank you. War or not! Thanks too them and there family's for there service. Thanks Guy's.
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I think the elegabilty letter they might be referring to is the 20 year letter of eligabilty for retirement benefits. Wonder if they might be talking" any one of the following"? Might be missing on the web site. I've got the DD214 and the retirement letter but the dd214 is the prime form they probably want.