I was involuntarily separated from the Army in '98 after enlisting in '96. Should I be ashamed of my time or accept being called a vet?

PFC Jason Jackson — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:45:03 -0400

Response by PFC Jason Jackson made Apr 29 at 2016 1:46 AM

PFC Jason Jackson — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:46:34 -0400

And, yes, I was Honorably Discharged from the military.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Apr 29 at 2016 1:48 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:48:09 -0400

I do not know specifics of your case but will say if you were separated with an Honorable Discharge You should not be ashamed to call yourself a Veteran.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2016 1:49 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:49:35 -0400

You shouldn't be ashamed because you did something few people are willing to do

Response by PFC Jason Jackson made Apr 29 at 2016 2:03 AM

PFC Jason Jackson — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:03:11 -0400

To answer the question of specifics I was given a Chapter 5-18 Other Physical or Mental conditions.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2016 2:54 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:54:27 -0400

PFC Jason Jackson You are a veteran and a fellow brother. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud of your service!

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Apr 29 at 2016 4:37 AM

PO1 Brian Austin — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 04:37:35 -0400

You did something that 90+% of the population won't or are unable to do. You served honorably. Be proud of your service!

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 29 at 2016 6:51 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:51:02 -0400

You are a vet, whether you choose to be proud depends on how you served. We have all made mistakes. This is one of those things where we say; only you can decide. Thanks for your service.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Apr 29 at 2016 8:33 AM

SSG Leo Bell — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:33:35 -0400

I don't know the reason you were separated from the military. Depending on what it was and what your DD214 says. Honorable or on Honorable under other conditions. It's all in what it's says. Are you eligible for your VA benefits?

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Apr 29 at 2016 10:07 AM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:07:44 -0400

I agree with everyone here PFC Jason Jackson . Hold your Head up High !

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Apr 29 at 2016 10:16 AM

CW4 Angel C. — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:16:52 -0400

That's 2 more years than most civilians Have served. Be proud especially if you were honorably discharged. If not then you still did your time.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 29 at 2016 11:47 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:47:30 -0400

When you look at it, there really isn't many who volunteer considering the number of people living in the U.S.. Hold your head high, know you volunteered and say "Yes, I am a vet"

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Apr 29 at 2016 2:45 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:45:10 -0400

Not only are you a veteran and you should be proud of that, but you are eligible to join the American Legion and other VSO's....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2016 2:56 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:56:00 -0400

well son all i got to say is thank you , you did what 99% couldnt or wouldnt

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2016 4:34 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:34:57 -0400

Be proud of the time you served. I am proud to all you brother.

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Apr 29 at 2016 5:31 PM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:31:42 -0400

You look yourself in the mirror everyday and you know in your heart the mistakes you did or didn't make. In the below posts you say it was an honorable discharge so you are definitely a veteran and now as a veteran you decide whether to be proud or not and just try to live the best life possible. No one is perfect as we are all fallible. Enjoy your weekend.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Apr 30 at 2016 12:54 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:54:14 -0400

You're a vet! You aren't one of these potatoes who got injured in Boot Camp, medically separated, getting VA benefits because you twisted your ankle, and has the gall to call themselves a vet. You earned that title, be proud of it!

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 30 at 2016 7:59 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:59:12 -0400

As sevl others have also said here, no, of course not.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2019 5:54 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:54:23 -0500

Dues paid. Unless you know otherwise.