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A "veteran" is a person who served in the military. A "combat veteran" is a person who served in combat while in the military. In the US Army's case, a combat
by runjake 12y ago
A "veteran" is a person who served in the military. A "combat veteran" is a person who served in combat while in the military.
In the US Army's case, a combat veteran would have a Combat Infantryman Badge. In the Marines, it would be a Combat Action Ribbon.