Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

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.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: