Diversity People, Places & Terms of the Week -
Veteran
"Veteran" -- : A person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and agreed to be placed in harm's way for a period specified and was honorably discharged or was released under honorable circumstances. Armed Forces is defined as the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, including all components thereof, and the National Guard when in the service of the United States pursuant to call as provided by law on a full-time active duty basis, which does not include active duty for training purposes. Retrieve on November 12, 2009 -- Minnesota State -Diversity and Multiculturalism





