Ken, anyone that served is a vet. Heck, I had to join the Air Guard to get shot at. You would have served in a combat area if allowed. We are all vets from the guys and gals that are never seen behind the scenes, to the ones in the thick of it. My position always was and is "if you weren't needed you wouldn't be on the pay roll". As for those that are not vets, I'd rather have 100 patriots behind me than one jerk spitting on me. Not everyone serves in the military but good citizens are important too. Even a vet needs to be a good citizen.
The Karma bus always has an empty seat when it comes around.- High Brass
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You would have served in a combat area if allowed. We are all vets from the guys and gals that are never seen behind the scenes, to the ones in the thick of it. My position always was and is "if you weren't needed you wouldn't be on the pay roll". As for those that are not vets, I'd rather have 100 patriots behind me than one jerk spitting on me. Not everyone serves in the military but good citizens are important too. Even a vet needs to be a good citizen. 
