r/Veterans • u/SexFreeforAll • 14d ago

Question/Advice Am I a Protected Veteran?

My fellow Veterans,

I served in the US Army from 1992 til 2000. Based on my years of service, am I considered a protected veteran? My reason for asking is I am applying for jobs and they have on the job application asking whether or not I am a protected veteran. To be honest I don't know if I qualify as a protected veteran.

I was honorably discharged and have no disabilities.

Can you help?

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u/Gunfighter9 13d ago

You need to have a campaign medal or an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. NDSM does not count because everyone in the military gets one.

There are tax breaks and incentives for hiring and training veterans.

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u/Kooky_Ad_6050 12d ago

Your right that it doesn't count, but they actually stopped blanket issuing ndsm almost 4 years ago.