The Medal of Merit for meritorious service in World War II.Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for service from September 11, 2001, to date to be determined.These medals are not a basis for preference and include the following: Many medals are awarded for non-combat operations. Non-combat operations that are not qualifying for Veterans preference The inclusive dates for World War II service are December 7, 1941, through April 28, 1952. Thus the last 'war' for which active duty is qualifying for Veterans preference is World War II. That title 38 definition is NOT applicable for civil service purposes. The title 38, U.S.C., definition of 'period of war,' which is used in determining benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, includes the Vietnam Era and other armed conflicts. In the absence of statutory definition for 'war' and 'campaign or expedition,' OPM considers to be 'wars' only those armed conflicts for which a declaration of war was issued by Congress. See VetGuide Appendix A: Wars, Campaigns and Expeditions of the Armed Forces Since WW II Which Qualify for Veterans Preference War Service Creditable for Veterans Preference Special Information for Navy and Coast Guard veterans: Morning reports (Pre 1967 for USAF) may be helpful in some limited cases. TDY was a finance action, not a personnel action. TDY service in Thailand may or may not be in the military personnel record. Important: To receive benefits for diseases associated with herbicide exposure, these Veterans must show on a factual basis that they were exposed to herbicides during their service as shown by evidence of daily work duties, performance evaluation reports, or other credible evidence. (Generally, this would mean serving as Air Police performing guard duty along fences). Air Force Veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter anytime between Februand May 7, 1975. Special Information for USAF veterans serving in Thailand:

See ДЄrmy and USMC service in Vietnam is usually well documented in the Military Personnel Record. There are limitations and the requirement change periodically. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the agency that administers claims for illness related to Agent Orange exposure, usually as a result of service in or around Vietnam. Uniformed Service Qualifying for Veterans Preference Purposes.

Wars, Campaigns and Expeditions of the Armed Forces Since WWII which Qualify for Veterans Preference.

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